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- But a lot of that defense, especially in the secondary, is hitting free agency. With a newfound need in the secondary, especially at cornerback, Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report named New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor as the Seahawks' "perfect" free agent signing this offseason. Seahawks 'perfect' free agent signing would be Alontae Taylor"Riq Woolen was not the best fit in Mike Macdonald's scheme, so signing Alontae Taylor is a way they could go outside the organization to get better," Ballentine writes. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith Riq Woolen and Jose Jobe both hitting free agency, along with safety Coby Bryant, the Seahawks will need to address their defensive backfield this offseason. They need to save money to extend Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon, but they still need to add a cornerback this offseason. Bringing in someone like Taylor, who is a far more versatile cornerback than Woolen, would be a great way to improve Macdonald's defense after a dominant Super Bowl run. More: Seahawks, Commanders, Texans could have interest in Titans $21 million cut candidateIn his four-year career with the Saints, Taylor has made 53 starts in 64 games played, recording two interceptions, 52 passes defended, three forced fumbles, seven sacks, and 293 tackles with 21 tackles for loss and 10 quarterback hits. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe's allowed a 91.8 passer rating in coverage in his career, and while that's not the best mark, his versatile skillset, combined with being surrounded by a star-studded defense, would make Taylor a perfect match for the Seahawks defense. The 27-year-old cornerback was a 2022 second-round pick by the Saints.
- He's now a free agent and would be a perfect signing for the Seahawks to make, given the need for more versatility in the secondary in 2026. More Seahawks news:Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes bold Ja'Marr Chase contract wish worth over $40.25MSeattle Seahawks predicted to make strange Cooper Kupp cut decision after winning Super Bowl Seahawks get good news on top free agent Rashid Shaheed after Super BowlSeahawks get big $14.5M franchise tag update on Kenneth Walker III amid team historySeahawks for sale: Paul Allen's estate launches formal process, with record price tagPackers $96 million cut candidate could draw interest from Bears, Seahawks, Patriots.
