Here’s a name you probably didn’t expect to see getting headlines ahead of free agency. According to Jeremy Fowler at ESPN, Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson is among the players who are about to hit the market who are getting some buzz.
“Colby Parkinson: Sure, he played behind Noah Fant in Seattle, but he has field-stretching ability. The free agent and draft tight end classes aren’t deep, so keep an eye on Parkinson.”
Parkinson has some legitimate ability as a receiver and he’s a respectable-enough blocker, but for any third-string tight end to be getting attention as a pending free agent says alot about the lack of depth of the upcoming tight end class in the 2024 NFL draft, as well as the free agent class.
The Seahawks may want to keep Parkinson in the fold if for no other reason than they’re going to be a couple guys short. As Fowler mentioned, Noah Fant is also about to become a free agent and if this report is any indication then he’s about to get a big pay-day. It also makes sense for Seattle to cut Will Dissly for cap savings, which would leave them with only practice squad tight end Tyler Mabry if Parkinson winds up leaving, as well.
For what it’s worth, Spotrac is projecting Parkinson’s market value at $6.6 million per year.
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