The Seattle Seahawks are always active, even after a loss. On Tuesday morning, following their defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions on Monday Night football, it was announced the team was reuniting with a familiar face. The Seahawks are signing 42-year-old veteran tackle Jason Peters, who played in eight games for Seattle last year.
One week ago to this day, the Seahawks hosted Peters for a work out. Now, it is clear the future Hall of Famer still has some gas left in the tank, perfect for a team in desperate need to improve their offensive line.
Still going: Nine-time Pro Bowl OT Jason Peters is expected to sign with the #Seahawks practice squad, per source.
At age 42, Peters begins his 21st NFL season and second with Seattle, where he appeared in eight games (two starts) in 2023. pic.twitter.com/B6HXXKOnLC
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 1, 2024
Once more, Seattle’s depth at the tackle position is being tested. Presumed starter Abe Lucas is still on the Physically Unable to Perform list with no clear timetable to return. His primary back up, George Fant, is now on the Injured Reserve list.
Stone Forsythe has actually played very well in replacement of Lucas and Fant, but clearly the depth behind him is not up to par. Rookies Michael Jerrell and Sataoa Laumea have been made inactive for every game this season so far.
Now the Seahawks get a veteran who knows the team, albeit with a new coaching staff/system. Hopefully, this is merely an insurance signing. But, as far as insurance goes, there are worse options than one of the best tackles of this generation.
