Seattle Seahawks release starting G Gabe Jackson
The move clears out a decent chunk of cap room.
Per ESPN's Field Yates, the Seattle Seahawks have released starting guard Gabe Jackson after two disappointing seasons with the team.
Jackson obviously did not turn out to be the player the Seahawks thought they had when he signed a three-year, $22.575 million deal with the team back in 2020. The decision to cut Jackson gives the Seahawks an extra $6.5 million in cap room, per Over The Cap.
Jackson started 31 games over the last two seasons, but never found his footing with the Seahawks. 2021 and 2022 were two of the worst seasons of his career, in fact.
Per Pro Football Focus, Jackson allowed seven sacks and 11 QB hits during his two seasons in Seattle after allowing just 12 sacks and 12 QB hits over the prior six seasons (including the postseason). He was also responsible for the fourth-highest allowed pressure rate among all right guards at 25.3% in 2022.
Jackson's reliance in the run game wasn't there, either. He finished 2021 and 2022 with two of the lowest run blocking grades of his career.
It's unfortunate, but this is life in the NFL. Jackson will land on his feet, as well. He still has a few years left and can certainly be a solid backup, at worst.
It just doesn't look like it will be with the Seahawks unless something drastic changes.
