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Seattle Seahawks starting right guard Anthony Bradford is entering a contract year. The current expectation is that he won't be signed to an extension next summer, meaning the Seahawks will have a new starter in 2027. The team once hoped 2024 third-round pick Christian Haynes would be his in-house replacement, but that ship has seemingly sailed.
In two underwhelming seasons, Haynes has failed to dethrone Bradford as the starter despite expectations being low. There's no competition this year. Haynes has fallen considerably behind Bradford on the depth chart, firmly being seen as a backup.
Furthermore, the Seahawks drafted rookie guard Beau Stephens with a fifth-round pick this offseason. It's extremely telling regarding how they feel about Haynes. Many are now positioning Stephens to be the future starter at right guard once Bradford is gone.
It seems like Haynes is one of John Schneider's rare draft misses. Now entering the third season of his four-year rookie contract, and with Stephens in the fold, you wonder if Haynes is being viewed as expendable. Is the former UConn guard even guaranteed to make the 53-man roster?
Haynes probably makes the roster, but the Seahawks should seriously consider trading him if a decent offer arises. Haynes was given every opportunity to become a starter in Seattle, but he failed to take advantage of his chances. The Seahawks are shifting attention towards Stephens possibly being Bradford's eventual replacement.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Is Seahawks IOL Christian Haynes at risk of being cut?
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In two underwhelming seasons, Haynes has failed to dethrone Bradford as the starter despite expectations being low. There's no competition this year. Haynes has fallen considerably behind Bradford on the depth chart, firmly being seen as a backup.
Furthermore, the Seahawks drafted rookie guard Beau Stephens with a fifth-round pick this offseason. It's extremely telling regarding how they feel about Haynes. Many are now positioning Stephens to be the future starter at right guard once Bradford is gone.
It seems like Haynes is one of John Schneider's rare draft misses. Now entering the third season of his four-year rookie contract, and with Stephens in the fold, you wonder if Haynes is being viewed as expendable. Is the former UConn guard even guaranteed to make the 53-man roster?
Haynes probably makes the roster, but the Seahawks should seriously consider trading him if a decent offer arises. Haynes was given every opportunity to become a starter in Seattle, but he failed to take advantage of his chances. The Seahawks are shifting attention towards Stephens possibly being Bradford's eventual replacement.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Is Seahawks IOL Christian Haynes at risk of being cut?
Continue reading...
