Ed Dickson

The move clears $3 million against the cap. It was a no-brainer for a team that has stockpiled tight ends. Four months shy of his 33rd birthday, Dickson missed all of 2019 with a knee issue after being limited to 10 appearances in 2018. With his age and injury history, Dickson is going to have trouble latching on elsewhere this offseason, especially with visits currently on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dickson is owed a non-guaranteed $3 million salary coming off a lost 2019. With the Seahawks signing Greg Olsen and bringing back Jacob Hollister and Luke Willson, it's surprising Dickson hasn't already been cut. Seattle can also save an additional $10 million from releasing Tedric Thompson ($2.1M) and Justin Britt ($8.75M).

The Seahawks now have Olsen and Will Dissly (Achilles) signed for the 2020 season, and Jacob Hollister, who will be a restricted free agent in March, is in the team's plan for next season. Dickson spent 2019 on injured reserve and only played 10 games in 2018, when he posted 12 catches for 143 yards and three scores. The Seahawks would save $3 million against the salary cap by cutting Dickson.

Dickson's time in Seattle has been monopolized by stays on IR, as he's making his third visit in a Seahawks uniform in two seasons. In 2019, he landed on the list after undergoing knee surgery in early August but made enough progress in practice the past few weeks to be activated to the 53-man roster Wednesday. Unfortunately for Dickson, he seems to have suffered a setback and didn't practice Thursday, forcing him back to injured reserve. As a corresponding move, the team promoted Tyrone Swoopes from the practice squad to back up Jacob Hollister and Luke Willson (hamstring).