Seahawks keep DL Bryant: Defensive tackle Red Bryant agreed to terms on a new contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday, keeping their unique, 325-pound defensive end from bolting out of town. ESPN.com reported Bryant agreed to a $35 million deal over five years with $14.5 million in guarantees. Bryant transformed into one of Seattle's most valuable defensive players after appearing on his way out of the NFL after the 2009 season. It was after that season that Carroll arrived in Seattle and decided to implement a slightly different defensive scheme where Bryant was shifted from defensive tackle to defensive end. Bryant quickly flourished playing the "5" technique on Seattle's defensive line, where his main responsibility was to be a space-eating run stuffer and hold the point of attack on the defensive edge. (Updated 03/14/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Bryant's 2010 season was cut short by a serious knee injury, but he rebounded last season by recording 32 tackles, blocking three field goals and an extra point, and intercepting two passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown against Chicago. He's great for the Seahawks defense but not a guy who you can count on for big production in Fantasy Football. (Updated 03/14/2012).
05/08/2012 08:33 Playoffs? These five 2011 also-rans have a good shot at getting there
Which five new teams make the playoffs this season that fell short last season? Clark Judge has a hunch the long-suffering Bills are due, and also expects the Eagles, Chargers, Bears and Seahawks to play come January.
