Seattle Seahawks Close To Signing Former All Pro Running Back Edgerrin James

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Published: August 24, 2009

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... year, $2 million contract.

The Edge, formerly of the Seahawks' chief division rival, the Arizona Cardinals, is a four-time Pro Bowler, and a two-time first team All Pro selection at Running Back.

He put the Cardinals' rushing attack on life support during the postseason, with a 4.0 YPC average, and was the main reason why they were able to fight and claw their way to their first ever Super Bowl berth after garnering only four playoff appearances in the franchise's history. (You can only pass so much.) 

The potential deal was first announced by the Seattle Post Intelligencer.

This signing is going to send mixed signals. GM Tim Ruskell signed Julius Jones to be the feature back for when now head coach Jim Mora was to take over.

Jones has not played in the preseason yet, and with Edge now imminently in Seahawks blue, his job may be in jeopardy. 

Edge has by far the best pedigree on the roster at the running back position, with ...

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