The Seahawks have never been shy about taking calculated risks, and Quinton Bohanna was one of them. The big defensive tackle-standing 6'4" and tipping the scales at 355 pounds-brought plenty of size to the table when Seattle brought him in. But sometimes, raw size just isn’t enough to make a player stick, especially in a system that asks for more than just space-eating.
Originally a 2021 draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys, Bohanna saw a decent amount of action early in his career. Over his first two seasons, he appeared in 27 games and started 10.
But since then, his role has diminished. He’s only played in 12 games over the last three seasons combined, and his time in Seattle was brief and underwhelming.
The challenge with Bohanna has always been his fit. He’s not a pass-rusher by trade, and his value is supposed to come as a run-stopper.
But even that part of his game didn’t quite click in Seattle. In 2025, he had just four tackle attempts with the Seahawks-and missed one of them.
That might not sound like much, but in a league where every snap is scrutinized, those moments matter.
Head coach Mike Macdonald likes his defensive linemen big, sure-but he also wants them to be versatile. Bohanna, for all his size, didn’t offer that kind of flexibility.
He’s a traditional nose tackle in a league that increasingly demands hybrid skill sets from its front four. In Seattle’s scheme, that made him an awkward fit.
So ahead of Week 14, the Seahawks decided to move on. But Bohanna didn’t linger on the waiver wire for long. The Green Bay Packers scooped him up, and just like that, he’s got a new opportunity-and maybe a better one.
For starters, Green Bay runs a base 4-3 defense more consistently than Seattle, and that gives Bohanna a more defined role. Instead of bouncing around the line or needing to shift outside the center, he can settle into a spot between the guard and center-where his size and strength can be used to plug gaps and occupy blockers. That’s the kind of role he’s built for.
With Devonte Wyatt dealing with injuries, the Packers had a need on the interior defensive line. Bohanna may not be a game-changer, and he’s not likely to be chasing down quarterbacks or racking up highlight-reel plays.
But he doesn’t need to be. If he can hold his ground, eat up double teams, and give Green Bay’s linebackers room to work, he’ll be doing exactly what’s asked of him.
This isn’t about turning Bohanna into a Pro Bowler. It’s about finding the right system that lets him do what he does best. Sometimes, that’s all a player needs-a clean slate and a better fit.
Seattle took a shot, and it didn’t pan out. But that doesn’t mean Bohanna’s story is over. In Green Bay, he might have just found a scheme that suits him, and a team that can use exactly what he brings to the table.