The Chargers recently added to their pass rushing group, but they are now reportedly losing an incumbent edge rusher. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seahawks are signing Uchenna Nwosu to a two-year, $20M contract (Twitter link). The deal includes $10.5M in guaranteed money.
The 25-year-old spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chargers. His production increased incrementally during that time, as he took on a progressively increased workload. 2021 was the first season in which he played more than half of the team’s defensive snaps, lining up for 67% of them.
Nwosu took advantage of the increased opportunity, totaling 40 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. Given the steps forward he has taken in his tenure, along with his age, the former second rounder was seen by many as an under-the-radar option for teams looking to make an impact signing in the pass-rush department.
The move continues the r-making of the Seattle roster. In the aftermath of franchise icons Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner moving on, the Seahawks are making it clear they are not entering a rebuild. The re-signing of safety Quandre Diggs, for instance, is a sign they are still willing to invest in high-priced pieces to their defense. Nwosu’s addition represents an effort to get younger at key positions but nevertheless a commitment to remaining competitive in 2022.
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