RENTON, Wash. - Time flies in the NFL. But as he gears up for mandatory minicamp with his new team, veteranPreparing for the first of three minicamp practices this week, Tomlinson continues to dial things up approaching his 10th NFL season.
Before signing a one-year deal in March, Seattle lost former starting guard Damien Lewis and center Evan Brown to Carolina and Arizona in free agency respectively and opted not to re-sign Phil Haynes, who remains a free agent. In the aftermath of those departures, the team had only one center or guard on the roster with 10 or more starts in second-year blocker Anthony Bradford, who endured a crash course at right guard as a rookie as Haynes battled through injuries.
Given circumstances, the Seahawks badly needed a seasoned pro who could step right in and provide invaluable leadership for a green group up front. Since signing the dotted line a few weeks before the 2024 NFL Draft, Tomlinson has filled the void, arriving for the start of voluntary OTAs to get right to work between the lines while also taking young players under his wing, embracing the role of much-needed mentor.
From a big picture perspective, the Seahawks didn't sign Tomlinson simply for his ability to connect with younger players such as Cross, Oluwatimi, and third-round pick Christian Haynes. With 138 career starts and a Pro Bowl on his resume, they will be counting on him to be an anchor for the middle of the line in pass protection and as a run blocker and provide stability for a group that hasn't had much continuity in the interior in recent years.
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