Seattle Seahawks: 5 Positions to address in the 2019 offseason

Tight end

The Seahawks tight end situation is complicated. In 2018, the team had four tight ends record stats. They were Ed Dickson, Nick Vannett, Tyrone Swoopes, and Will Dissly. Out of the four, Dissly, a rookie out of Washington, was the most productive.

He averaged two receptions and 39 receiving yards per game to go along with scoring one touchdown every two games (0.5 touchdowns per game). He opened the season with a bang, catching three passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. It was his best performance from the season.

Dissly only played in four games though before he landed on injured reserve. He finished with eight receptions for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Vannett, who’s mostly known for his blocking ability, started for most of the remaining games. He finished the year with 29 receptions, 269 yards, and three touchdowns in 15 games with nine starts.

Dickson only played in 10 games because injuries held him out until Week 8. He made one start during the season and finished with 12 receptions, 143 yards, and three touchdowns. Swoopes started the only game he played in. He got the start during Week 6 and recorded one reception for 23 yards.

In total, the Seahawks tight ends finished with 50 receptions, 591 yards, and eight touchdowns. 12 tight ends across the league had 50 or more receptions alone in 2018. 11 tight ends recorded more receiving yards than all four Seahawks at the position and three tight ends matched or surpassed eight receiving touchdowns.

Clearly, the Seahawks are lacking a pass-catching threat at this position. Dissly will return in 2019 and he and Vannett are great blockers, but the team needs to consider adding someone who can fully complement Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett.