The Seattle Seahawks may be in the market for a linebacker during the upcoming free agency period. Under the leadership of new head coach Mike Macdonald, who prioritizes a defensive-oriented approach, having a strong middle linebacker to establish the team’s defensive philosophy is crucial. Macdonald, formerly with the Baltimore Ravens, could potentially seek assistance from his former team.
According to Bleacher Report, linebacker Patrick Queen is proposed as a potential fit for the Seahawks in free agency. With Pete Carroll replaced by Mike MacDonald, and impending free agency for Jordyn Brooks and Bobby Wagner, Seattle has a notable gap at inside linebacker. It’s a common practice for coaches to bring along familiar players to aid in the transition and adaptation to a new culture and scheme. Therefore, it’s plausible that Macdonald would be interested in bringing Queen to Seattle to serve as a cornerstone for the defense. Likewise, Queen might welcome the opportunity to reunite with his former coach to further develop his career.
In his most recent season with the Ravens, Queen achieved career-best statistics, tallying 133 tackles, nine tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, 3.5 sacks, one interception, six passes defended, and one forced fumble in 17 starts. He, alongside Roquan Smith, was instrumental in anchoring what could be argued as the NFL’s premier defense. Transitioning to Seattle could offer Queen the chance to continue his upward trajectory and establish himself as one of the league’s elite linebackers.
