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Seahawks released DE Benson Mayowa.

3 years ago

Assuming Mayowa isn't a post-June 1 cut, the release will free up $1.45 million in cap space for Seattle. The long-time rotational EDGE played 510 snaps last year and had just one sack, but has been decent against the run in his career. He'll turn 31 in August. 

2022-03-16 7:41:28 (ET)

Seahawks re-signed DE Benson Mayowa to a two-year, $8.8 million contract.

4 years ago

It includes $4.6 million guaranteed in the first year, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Seattle remains in the edge rusher market, but at least locked in their 6.0-sack artist. The Seahawks have now signed the 30-year-old to two-straight one-year contracts. Mayowa has sack totals of 4.0, 7.0, and 6.0 in his three most recent seasons after a slow start to his career. He'll compete with L.J. Collier for 2021 snaps.

2021-03-23 6:26:07 (ET)

Seahawks signed DE Benson Mayowa, formerly of the Raiders, to a one-year $3 million contract. 

5 years ago

Mayowa set a new career-high with 7.0 sacks last season in Oakland. He's a productive rotational pass rusher, but the Seahawks likely aren't done addressing the position, especially with Jadeveon Clowney reportedly dropping his asking price. Mayowa, a former undrafted free agent, has double-digit quarterback hits in back-to-back seasons. He'll be 29 years old this upcoming season.

2020-04-01 7:27:45 (ET)

Mayowa recorded 15 tackles, seven sacks and three forced fumbles over 15 games in 2019.

5 years ago

Mayowa signed a one-year deal with the Raiders -- his third team in as many years -- over the offseason. The draft additions of Clelin Ferrell and Maxx Crosby didn't afford Mayowa a start all season, and he averaged just 21.1 defensive snaps per game. However, he was explosive in a pass-rushing role, finishing second on the team in sacks. The 28-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in March.

2020-01-28 2:17:46 (ET)

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