The Seattle Seahawks underwent massive midseason overall at their linebacker position. They began the year with Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker starting. Now, neither men are still on the team. Replacing them are Ernest Jones IV, and rookie Tyrice Knight out of UTEP.
Jones and Knight have been a revelation, presenting clear upgrades. Against the 49ers, the two combined for 23 total tackles, which easily led the team. But we should look at Knight’s performance in particular, which is what film guru Brian Baldinger did in one of his beloved “Baldy’s Breakdowns.”
It would appear the Seahawks have found something special with their fourth round pick from last spring.
.@seattle made changes at lber and inserted rookie @Tyricek_ and they sure looked a lot more efficient; eliminating a lot of big plays that have plagued this defense. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/MmgW0hn5xh
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 20, 2024
Knight had 10 of those 23 total tackles between him and Jones.
The Seahawks will have another critical test this weekend against Kyler Murray and the explosive Arizona Cardinals offense. Seattle’s defense seems to have turned a corner, but it is just two games. If they can find a way to slow down Arizona, this unit might just truly be on its way to being fixed.
