KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms Tuesday with free-agent linebacker Jamie Sharper, adding needed experience to the defense.
The Seahawks did not release details of the signing, but the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported Sharper agreed to a five-year deal worth $17.5 million, including a $1.5 million signing bonus. Calls to Sharper's agent, Tony Agnone, were not immediately returned.
Entering his ninth season, Sharper was released April 1 by the Houston Texans. He started all 48 games at middle linebacker since joining the Texans in the 2002 expansion draft and led Houston in tackles with 137 last season. He became expendable when the Texans decided to add more speed to their 3-4 defense.
It seems like a lot of money for a relatively old player, but he has a history of consistency which is important for the Hawks at linebacker. As long as his body holds up, it will be a great fit.
With Chad Brown on one side and Sharper in the middle, who is on the other side? I just double checked, and I don't believe they've signed a notable free agent for that side; with the two old men (by pro-football standards) already at linebacker, perhaps they're thinking draft.
I hear Anthony Simmons is available... (kidding!)
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