Seahawks' Jonathan Bullard: Returns from COVID list
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The Seahawks activated Bullard (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, according to the league's official transaction report.
Bullard, who notched eight tackles in six appearances with Seattle in 2020, was initially placed on the COVID-19 list Jan. 9. He's set to hit free agency this offseason.
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Seahawks' Travis Homer: Should stick around for 2021
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Homer (knee) is one of three running backs under contract with the Seahawks for 2021, Lindsey Wisniewski of SI.com reports.
Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and Alex Collins can all become unrestricted free agents, while Homer, Rashaad Penny (knee) and DeeJay Dallas are still on rookie contracts. Homer, a 2019 sixth-round pick, has mostly served as a passing-down specialist to this point in his career, handling a role that emphasizes blocking. He finished 2020 on injured reserve with a knee injury, but coach Pete Carroll hinted that the 22-year-old might have bene able to return if the Seahawks had made a deep playoff run. It thus stands to reason that Homer should be healthy before the start of the offseason program in April/May, though he may end up on the roster bubble anyway.
Seahawks' Alton Robinson: Generates four sacks in 2020
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Robinson produced 22 tackles and four sacks over 14 games during the 2020 season.
Robinson was a healthy scratch for each of the first two games, but he made an immediate impact in his NFL debut, recording three solo tackles and a sack against Dallas in Week 3. The rookie out of Syracuse finished fifth on the team in sacks despite averaging fewer than 25 defensive snaps per game. His role in 2021 will depend on a few factors, most importantly whether Benson Mayowa and Carlos Dunlap re-sign with the Seahawks.
Seahawks' Cody Barton: Star special-teams performer
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Barton posted 35 tackles and two forced fumbles over 16 games during the 2020 season.
Barton made two starts at linebacker this year, and he was successful in those games, including a 14-tackle effort in Week 5 against Minnesota. However, he was most noticeable on special teams, where he racked up 17 tackles, leading the team and ranking second in the league. The 2019 third-round pick could take on a larger role in 2021 if K.J. Wright walks in free agency, but he should continue to have an impact in a special-teams role regardless.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Impresses in spot starts
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Neal recorded 44 tackles, five pass breakups and two interceptions over 13 games (four starts) in 2020.
Neal started the year on the practice squad but was promoted in Week 3 and wasn't demoted again. The 25-year-old made four starts at safety when Jamal Adams was out, registering 28 tackles and an interception in that stretch. When Adams returned, Neal carved out a role on special teams, finishing third on the team with eight special-teams tackles. The hard-hitting safety will be an exclusive-rights free agent in March. He's expected to stick with the team in 2021, and he could take on a larger role with Adams possibly moving on.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Demoted in 2020
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Flowers posted 47 tackles, two pass breakups and a forced fumble over 12 games during the 2020 season.
Flowers made 30 starts over his first two seasons in the NFL, but he lost the consistent role in 2020. His demotion can be largely attributed to his own play, specifically in coverage, but the additions of Quinton Dunbar and D.J. Reed ultimately led to a reduction in playing time. Reed finished the year as the starting right cornerback, and he'll be under contract for the 2021 season. Thus, Flowers likely will serve in a situational role next season.
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Seahawks' Ugo Amadi: Takes on larger role in 2020
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Amadi recorded 54 tackles and seven pass breakups over 14 games (five starts) during the 2020 season.
Amadi operated as the Seahawks' primary slot cornerback in 2020. The 2019 fourth-round pick was solid in his duties, letting up 353 yards (5.7 yards per target) and no touchdowns in coverage. Under contract for two more seasons, Amadi should be the favorite to win the starting job again in 2021, barring a free-agent acquisition or a high draft pick.
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Seahawks' Geno Smith: Gets into one game in 2020
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Smith played one game for the Seahawks in 2020 and completed four of five passes for 33 yards.
Russell Wilson hasn't missed a game since entering the league, so Smith has been called upon just once over his two-year stint with the team, as he took the field in a Week 14 blowout win over the Jets. The 30-year-old quarterback will be an unrestricted free agent in March.
The NFL has rescinded Gordon's conditional reinstatement, ESPN's Brady Henderson reports.
The report notes that the decision, which results in Gordon -- who last played in December of 2019 -- being suspended indefinitely, stems from the wide receiver violating terms of his reinstatement under the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
Ursua signed a futures contract with the Seahawks Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Ursua has bounced back and forth from the Seahawks' active roster throughout the 2020 season, and spent his rookie season in Seattle as well. While the receiver hasn't take the field since the 2019 campaign, he might get the chance in the upcoming season.
