Quinton Jefferson
FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods (99) looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The New York Jets have signed veteran nose tackle Al Woods to a one-year contract, adding a big, physical presence to the middle of their defensive line. The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Woods spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Jets sign veteran Al Woods to 1-year contract to bolster defensive line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 11, 2023 04:23 PM EDT

FILE -Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) gets past Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Terry Cook (76) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. The New York Jets selected Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald with the No. 15 overall pick in the NFL draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Jets take Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald at No. 15

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 27, 2023 10:17 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson (77) reacts after a sack against the New York Jets in an NFL football game Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The New York Jets signed former Seahawks defensive lineman Jefferson, Thursday, April 6, 2023, helping fill one of the team's biggest needs. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)
Jets sign DL Quinton Jefferson, backup QB Tim Boyle

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 06, 2023 06:32 PM EDT

AP source: Jarran Reed returning to Seahawks on 2-year deal

By Tim Booth Mar. 14, 2023 04:11 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Two days into free agency and all the focus for the Seattle Seahawks has been on the defensive line. Seattle brought back a...

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) celebrates his sack against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
NFL offseason a mental, physical reboot process for players

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 11, 2023 10:45 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center right, looks on as players are asked to vacate the field as part of a security timeout during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Frustration growing after Seahawks stumble on defense

By Tim Booth Sep. 26, 2022 08:01 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) pushes off of Jacksonville Jaguars' Rayshawn Jenkins as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Seattle. The Seahawks are embarking on the most important draft in a decade. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Seahawks have top 10 draft pick for first time since 2010

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

AP Source: Seahawks bring back Quinton Jefferson

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2022 05:36 PM EDT
The Seattle Seahawks are reuniting with defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. ...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) rushes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 2, 2022. Jones bounced back from an injury-plagued 2020 season to record 10 1/2 sacks in 2021 for his seventh double-digit sack season. Only 12 players have had more seasons with at least 10 sacks and Jones' 107 1/2 for his career lead the NFL since he made his debut in 2012. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Raiders overhaul D-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Raiders' new regime looks to target O-line, secondary

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws while being pressured by Las Vegas Raiders' Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
'Joey Franchise' is toast of Cincinnati as Bengals advance

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 19, 2022 01:41 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia motions towards the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Raiders' Carr after clinching playoffs: 'Job is not done'

By Josh Dubow Jan. 10, 2022 06:02 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders players bow their heads during a during a moment of silence for John Madden before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts 1/2/2022

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Omar Elizonda of Reynosa, Mexico makes disced as he and others tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys 11/25/2021

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) breaks a tackle by New York Giants' Adoree' Jackson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Raiders need running game to balance offense vs Chiefs

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 12, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Chicago Bears inside linebacker Alec Ogletree (44) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kenyan Drake provides dual-threat opportunities for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 21, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders' Denzel Perryman, left, celebrates after cornerback Casey Hayward (29) made a safety against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Veteran Casey Hayward Jr. sparks improved Raiders secondary

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 20, 2021 09:28 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs as Denver Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders' offense thrives in 1st game without Gruden

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr speaks during a press conference after NFL football practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive plays

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 14, 2021 10:28 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 9/26/2021

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