The Seattle Seahawks do not have many notable free agents this offseason. They’re only scheduled to possess 10 unrestricted free agents in total. The most important one is undeniably linebacker Ernest Jones IV.
Jones arrived in Seattle midseason via a deadline day trade with the Tennessee Titans. He was outstanding for the Seahawks down the stretch, recording 94 tackles in 10 appearances. General manager John Schneider should possess a ton of interest in re-signing Jones to captain Mike Macdonald’s defense in 2025.
Pro Football Focus recently conducted an exercise that projects where the best free agent off-ball linebackers will sign this offseason. Unfortunately, they do not have Jones re-upping with the Seahawks. To make matters worse, they have Jones joining the Arizona Cardinals.
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— PFF (@PFF) February 4, 2025
“Despite being traded twice in the last calendar year, Jones still maintains a solid grading profile, highlighted by his 86.2 run-defense grade with the Rams in 2023,” Mason Cameron wrote.
“At just 25 years old, Jones will certainly have his share of suitors in free agency, hoping to play on his upside. Jonathan Gannon’s defense needs more talent and a quality linebacker to pair with Mack Wilson Sr. Armed with the cap space to facilitate the deal and familiarity having faced off with Jones during his time in Los Angeles and Seattle, adding Jones to the mix could pay dividends.”
This would be extremely unfortunate. The Cardinals would represent the third NFC West franchise Jones has played for, joining the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. If Jones remains in the division in 2025, it should be via a multi-year extension with the Seahawks.
