Seahawks Position Battle: Defensive Line

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Published: July 22, 2009

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... Seahawk's defensive line played a factor in the team's decline in overall productivity. Last season, they finished with only 35 sacks, 10 fewer than the amassed in 2007. Thirteen of those sacks (more than one-third) came in two games against the San Francisco 49ers.

Pro Bowl defensive end Patrick Kerney missed nine games in 2008. His presence was sorely missed, as he is known for drawing constant double teams and opened up the rest of the defensive line to make plays. He was on pace to finish with 12 sacks before he was injured.

Former first-round pick Lawrence Jackson was a disappointment at defensive end last season for the 'Hawks, only tallying two sacks in 14 starts. The team also acquired defensive end Cory Redding this offseason partly because of his 2008 performance.

The four starting defensive line spots appear to be set.

Patrick Kerney and trade-acquisition Cory Redding are slated to start at the two defensive end positions. The interi...

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