2024 Seahawks free company: Seattle retains veteran cornerback Artie Burns

The Seattle Seahawks have saved one other considered one of their free brokers.

Having inked new offers with Noah Fant and Leonard Williams, Seattle has made a relatively smaller transfer by re-signing cornerback Artie Burns. It’s a one-year deal, however the full monetary particulars haven’t been disclosed.

The 2016 first-round choose began his profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers, then spent a few seasons with the Chicago Bears, and has been with the Seahawks for the reason that 2022 season. Whereas Burns started his profession as an outdoor nook, he’s transitioned to a slot function in current seasons. After scarcely taking part in in his first season in Seattle, Burns had 231 defensive snaps and a further 181 on particular groups.

If it’s a really low-cost one-year deal then it’s probably that, very similar to final yr, Burns will likely be combating for a roster spot. Final season he was waived throughout ultimate roster cuts and signed to the follow squad, then he ultimately made his method again onto the energetic roster.

Seattle will quickly have one other determination to make on the cornerback place. Mike Jackson is a restricted free agent, however may turn out to be unrestricted if the Seahawks don’t give him a qualifying tender.