Fred Jackson Agrees to 1-Year Contract with Seahawks

Within hours of his release by the Buffalo Bills, speculation was running rampant about the next move for veteran running back Fred Jackson. That speculation came to an end Friday, as the Seattle Seahawks and Jackson have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

With the lack of a proven option behind superstar Marshawn Lynch, the Seahawks would make a logical landing place for Jackson. Ty Dunne of the Buffalo News pointed out Lynch and Jackson are still close from their time together with the Bills, while Rapoport added Jackson has long called Lynch his little brother, noting the Seahawks star would be in favor of the move. 

Brian Nemhauser of HawkBlogger.com suggested the move could spell the end of Christine Michael's tenure with the club.

Rapoport reported "numerous playoff teams" expressed interest in Jackson. Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News said the Ravens were among those teams.

Jackson rushed for 525 yards and two touchdowns last season, splitting time with Anthony Dixon and C.J. Spiller. It was the fourth time in Jackson's career he led the Bills in rushing, though it coincided with his second-worst season since becoming a full-time fixture in the offense.

The Bills have turned their starting running back gig over to LeSean McCoy, whom they acquired in an offseason trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. The prospect of paying Jackson's $2.35 million and the presence of Dixon and promising rookie Karlos Williams likely played a large part in Buffalo moving on.

As for Jackson, it's rare to find a market for 34-year-old running backs, but the veteran has found a spot with a Super Bowl contender and may have a chance to get a ring before he hangs up his cleats.

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