Seahawks to sign Pro Football Focus' top-rated linebacker

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According to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, the former Bills linebacker has signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

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[{"selector":"#anim-a3ca3939-3d96-4b5f-8284-2d903ef5be88 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Due to a suspension and a practice-squad stint, Dodson was forced to redshirt his rookie season, and he spent much of 2020 and 2021 on special teams.

[{"selector":"#anim-86d43cd3-f229-4c5d-8d13-fa03b9356e9a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-33.12499989760315%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Following an increase in defensive snaps in 2022, the fifth-year player took off in 2023.

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Seahawks to sign Pro Football Focus' top-rated linebacker

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