The Seattle Seahawks have kept busy all offseason, and the roster churn has not slowed down with one preseason game still left to play. Training camp has already brought changes in the secondary and across the depth chart, but the latest wave of injuries at receiver has pushed another need into focus.
Cedric Tillman is now available after being released by the Browns, and that gives Seattle a possible answer to a problem that has grown more urgent. With Jake Bobo out for the entire season and Tory Horton also sidelined, the Seahawks could use another veteran presence in the receiver room.
Bobo’s absence matters because of what he brought beyond the box score. He was one of Seattle’s best run-blocking receivers, and receivers coach Frisman Jackson had challenged him to become the ultimate role player. That leaves the Seahawks searching for someone who can fill a similar job in the offense.
Tillman fits that mold physically. At 6-3, 215 pounds, he has a frame that looks a lot like Bobo’s.
He also brings the kind of steady, functional production that can matter in a supporting role. In 38 career games over three seasons, Tillman has 71 catches for 833 yards and five touchdowns.
There’s also a case for him in terms of opportunity. Tillman worked as a reliable role player in Cleveland, but Seattle would be offering him something different: a more competent quarterback situation and, presumably, a better chance to make plays down the field. If Sam Darnold can get comfortable throwing his way, Tillman could become another option in the middle of the field.
The timing makes the idea even more compelling. Macdonald said Horton will be out for an undisclosed amount of time, which adds to the concern after Horton had a solid camp following shin recovery. For a team that leans on role players as much as stars, that’s a real hit.
The Seahawks’ remaining preseason game at the Kansas City Chiefs probably won’t change much unless one of the receivers blows the doors off. Ricky White III and Cody White have struggled during preseason, while Montorie Foster Jr. has shown talent and feel but also comes with a limited ceiling.
Tillman is not the kind of receiver who turns heads with burst or highlight plays. What he does bring is a clean route tree and the ability to work through tight coverage. With the Seahawks open to trade possibilities earlier, the chance to add him now without giving up anything stands out as the kind of low-risk move that makes sense.
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