Two former Seahawks were back at the team’s facility Wednesday. Justin Britt joined Paul Richardson in meeting with team brass, per Field Yates of ESPN.com (on Twitter).
The Seahawks used Britt as a starting offensive lineman from 2014-19 but released him shortly after the draft. No team has brought the veteran center in for a visit since. No Britt-Seahawks reunion is imminent, Adam Caplan of Sirius XM Radio tweets.
Britt started 86 games for the Seahawks in his career, including Super Bowl XLIX, but missed eight regular-season games last season. He underwent knee surgery last year. Wednesday’s visit will likely feature a key determination about Britt’s recovery.
Seattle brought in former Pittsburgh part-time starter B.J. Finney to play center this offseason, so it is certainly interesting to see the team reach out to Britt four months after cutting him. However, Britt has been a full-time starter at guard (2015) and tackle (2014). He spent the past four seasons as Seattle’s starting center, earning a contract extension in 2017 for his work in that role. This would be Britt’s age-29 season.
In Pete we trust.
Britt was one of the few long term Seahawks on that line and was certainly one of the few plus value linemen Seattle has had predating the Duane Brown trade. I was a little shocked to see him cut so suddenly, even despite Seattle’s traditional devaluation of individual linemen and desire for cap room.
I wonder if he’s developed some physical complications over time. As you mentioned, Seattle isn’t exactly loaded on the offensive front
Seahawks approached him about taking a pay cut. He was unwilling so he was released. He then sought more money on the open market and when he couldn’t find so here we are.