Seahawks release Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, Will Dissly - NFL News

Seattle Seahawks release Pro Bowl safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, along with tight end Will Dissly, saving $34.5 million.

The Seattle Seahawks made a significant move on Tuesday by releasing three key players from their roster. The team parted ways with three-time Pro Bowl safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, as well as tight end Will Dissly. This decision will save the Seahawks approximately $34.5 million in cash and create significant cap space for the team.

Jamal Adams, 28, had a solid season in 2023 with nine starts and 48 tackles. The former first-round pick in 2017 has an impressive career record of 494 tackles, 21.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, and four interceptions in 80 games. Adams was set to earn a base salary of $16.5 million in 2024 with a cap hit of $26.9 million. Despite a strong first season with Seattle in 2020, Adams suffered a season-ending injury in 2021 and played in only 10 games over the past two years.

Quandre Diggs, 31, started all 17 games in 2023 and recorded 95 tackles and one interception. With 580 tackles and 24 picks in 137 games, Diggs has been a reliable player for both the Detroit Lions and the Seahawks. His release will save the team an additional $800,000.

Tight end Will Dissly, 27, had a decent season in 2023 with 17 catches for 172 yards and one touchdown. Since being drafted by Seattle in 2018, Dissly has accumulated 127 catches for 1,421 yards and 13 touchdowns in 72 games. His base salary for 2024 is not guaranteed, and his release would save the team $6.97 million against the cap.

Overall, the Seahawks' decision to release these three players will have a significant impact on the team's financial situation and roster composition moving forward. It will be interesting to see how the team addresses these departures and fills the gaps left by these key players.