Other highlights of Pro Day included fullback Zach Tuiasosopo's 21 repetitions on the bench press (225 pounds) with brother Marques and father Manu cheering him on. Tuiasosopo figures to be one of the first fullbacks to de drafted next month.
Bentley agrees to terms
The Seahawks made their first move to fill holes in their defense yesterday by agreeing to terms with linebacker Kevin Bentley, who spent the past three seasons with the Cleveland Browns.
Bentley, 25, was in town for a free-agent visit on Thursday and left yesterday with a one-year, $650,000 deal that includes a $150,000 signing bonus.
Bentley can play both inside and outside linebacker. He started 14 games in 2003, and will compete for a starting job at outside linebacker for the Seahawks when offseason workouts began next month.
The affordable deal offers flexibility for the Seahawks and Bentley. If he plays well, he could get a long-term contract. Either way, said Bentley's agent, Kenny Zuckerman, the linebacker is glad to be back on the West Coast and playing for a winning team.
A former fourth-round draft pick of the Browns out of Northwestern and Northridge, Calif., the 6-1, 240-pound Bentley replaces Anthony Simmons, whom the team released last week. The Seahawks are also seeking help at middle linebacker.
Notes
• Free agent DE Derrick Burgess, formerly with Philadelphia, concluded his visit with the Seahawks yesterday and did not sign.
• TE Itula Mili is now officially back with the Seahawks after his signed contract arrived at team headquarters yesterday. Mili reportedly has signed a four-year, $6 million contract.
José Miguel Romero: 206-464-2409 or jromero@seattletimes.com
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I'm looking forward to following Zach's career in the league.
Kevin Bentley's name is new to me. The linebacker position is terribly weak, the signing of a no-name doesn't instil me with confidence.
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