That isn’t good enough. The defensive end was set to be a free agent, but the Jaguars placed the franchise tag on him to avoid letting the defensive end walk for nothing. But trading for Yannick Ngakoue is simply a rumor right now. Yannick Ngakoue posted a pic on his IG story that looks a lot like SeaTac airport pic.twitter.com/Hk3cEp5bKP. Of course, Yannick Ngakoue to the Seahawks is simply nothing but a rumor anyway at this point. Maybe his sources are team execs, but they could also not be. By John P. Gilbert @JohnPGilbertNFL Mar 4, 2020, 5:32pm PST / new. What’s a few more draft picks to land a pass rusher like Ngakoue? • Sanford: Responsibility? All rights reserved (About Us). The reality is there is no guarantee Clowney will return, and the Seahawks remain committed to improving their pass rush heading into next season. He has 33 quarterback hits alone in 2018, or 32 more than Seattle had as a team last year (OK, I exaggerated a bit about the Seattle part, but not by much). Pauline is citing his “sources” and he does not name any team executives. We hoped... After a much-needed bye week, the Seattle Seahawks aren't just back in action, they're back in prime time. • Sanford: No, all I’m sayin’ is that if you’re gonna’ be insubordinate, you might as well go the full 9, not (chicken) out when it comes to free (Gatorade) to drink.

Share this story. Some people will worry that Seattle has already given up too much draft capital to win now, but actually, that’s precisely the reason the Seahawks shouldn’t hesitate to give up a little more if it will improve their chances of making that gamble pay off in the biggest way possible.
Of particular concern to Hicks is a street hockey game he had previously scheduled, and when no one shows up to relieve him so he can play in said game, he improvises a solution: Summon the other players to the store. According to Curtis Rogers of The John Clayton Show, Ngakoue shared a photo to his Instagram story on Wednesday that looked an awful lot like the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. That could help us in determining more about the speculative offer. Whatever happens, they will have to find a way to address their pass rush. It also probably means Seattle doesn’t re-sign Jadeveon Clowney. There is nothing wrong with speculation and there is nothing wrong with hoping that Ngakoue makes his way to Seattle. Additionally, Ngakoue recently acquired the franchise tag from the Jaguars, so Seattle would have to trade for him to acquire his services. The Seahawks like to be in on anything that could improve the team. @SeifertESPN’s of this memo, it doesn’t seem that Ngakoue would have any reason to be in Seattle for anything related to a possible trade to the Seahawks,” Henderson explained on Twitter. But the fact is, a lot of whispers of rumors that get started have no basis in fact and therefore do not come to fruition. Seahawks camp, Jags camp, Yannick’s agent? Ngakoue has only missed one game in his entire career and will turn 25 years old at the end of March with his prime years still ahead of him. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images). Could Ngakoue be in Seattle? Adams has missed the last two contests due to a lingering groin injury and won't make the trip this week either. As the Jadeveon Clowney watch continues, the Seahawks are making sure they have contingency plans in case the pass rusher bolts for perceived greener pastures. Dante says no, pointing out that if he lets one fellow take a Gatorade, every other player will want one.

Share this on … The Seahawks almost always trade their first-round pick anyway. The Seahawks are no exception. The Seahawks acquired Clowney a week before the beginning of the regular season in 2019. This will be the first time since 2016 the Seahawks have played the Cardinals on Sunday night, and that game resulted in the only tie in Seahawks' history as it turned out to be an ugly 6-6 snoozefest. Seahawks have also reportedly been in contact with Clay Matthews and Jadeveon Clowney, who was with the team in 2019. The Seahawks have consistently been linked to Ngakoue in several reports including Pro Football Network’s Benjamin Albright listing Seattle as one of the teams in contact with the Jaguars. The film chronicles what turns out to be a uniquely miserable 8 hours in the life of one Dante Hicks, who is summoned to work at the convenience store where he is employed on what should be his day off. Seeing reports that Yannick Ngakoue is in Seattle, and his Instagram feed shows a picture that appears to be from SeaTac Airport. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Those options wouldn't come cheap. The NFL offseason, especially prior to the free agency period, is always full of rumors that may or may not turn out to be true.

You’re closing the (flipping) store to play hockey! Teams are also not allowed to arrange travel to visit a player at an agreed to location. After all, the Seahawks have already sent their first-round pick and their third-rounder to the Jets for Jamal Adams, and Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network said the Jaguars are seeking more than a second for Ngakoue. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Find out the latest trade rumors surrounding Ngakoue and the Seahawks. Powered by. The pass rusher posted a photo at an airport that some fans insisted looked like Seattle. Attempt to drive up price by increasing attention and or competing offers. The 2020 league year kicked off Wednesday, meaning NFL players can officially sign with new teams. The Seahawks have been linked to Yannick Ngakoue of the Jacksonville Jaguars throughout the offseason and into training camp. The Seahawks, who posted a meager 28 sacks (tied for second-worst in the NFL) in 2019, were reportedly in the bidding for Everson Griffen before he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Getty The Seahawks have a rumored interest in Yannick Ngakoue.
Those teams include the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, and the New York Jets. The Seahawks would then have to turn to trade targets Matt Judon and Yannick Ngakoue, who have been franchise tagged by the Ravens and Jaguars, respectively. With no other sports to compete with, NFL free agency has taken center stage this week. The defensive end has been a master at getting to the quarterback notching at least eight sacks in each of his four NFL seasons. Ngakoue recently posted an Instagram story in an area that some pointed out resembled the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, particularly the carpet. Keep journalists asking the hard questions. Fans have been following Ngakoue’s Instagram posts for signs of where he may get traded. “Regarding Yannick Ngakoue’s IG photo that sort of looks like it could be from Sea-Tac airport: based on my interpretation and The Seattle Seahawks have been in search of pass rushing help throughout the offseason and they have added Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa. • Dante: Hey, I have a responsibility here. The Seahawks gave up two first-round draft picks (2021, 2022) to acquire All-Pro safety Jamal Adams from the New York Jets a month ago, a move that indicated they’re going all in on reaching Super Bowl 55 this season.

Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. • Randal “The Bezerker”: He’s blunt, but he’s got a point. According to Pauline. To borrow a poker term, the Seahawks are pot committed, meaning they’ve already staked so much on the outcome of this season that they should be more willing to make additions that will increase their chances of winning, not less willing. A pre-emptive warning: I am going to eventually use a torturous analogy from a black-and-white movie that is more than 25 years old to explain why the Seahawks should be willing to offer whatever draft picks they still have next year in exchange for Jacksonville defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. While it’s possible Ngakoue could be at the SeaTac airport, it’s unlikely he would be meeting with the Seahawks. The NFL has currently restricted teams from hosting player visits until March 31. It is unclear if the Seahawks would need to slightly tweak their offer, or overhaul is completely to have the chance to keep Clowney even for one more season. Pauline may turn out to be right. Pro Football Network’s NFL Insider Ben Allbright is reporting that several teams have inquired about Ngakoue and are interested in making a deal with Jacksonville. Ngakoue recently posted an Instagram story in an area that some pointed out resembled the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, particularly the carpet.