WR Jermaine Kearse’s New Deal Brings Stability To Seahawks’ Passing Game

by Pablo MenaMarch 14, 2016, 11:34 pmNews >

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse was uncertain about his return to the team up until as recently as last week.

WR Jermaine Kearse’s New Deal Brings Stability To Seahawks’ Passing Game

After testing free agency, he apparently didn’t find a better situation and decided to return to Seattle on a three-year deal reportedly worth $13.5 million. The Seahawks will now have their top three receivers from a year ago: Kearse, as well as Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson led the NFL in passer rating (110.1) in 2015, and the Seahawks ranked second overall in passing efficiency. When targeting Kearse, Wilson completed 72.1 percent of his passes, averaged 10.07 yards per attempt and threw five touchdowns against one interception.

Head coach Pete Carroll said after the season that one of the team’s offseason goals was to keep the roster intact as much as possible. He believes they’ve built a special culture and have a chance at another Super Bowl victory.

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Kearse,26, was signed by the Seahawks in 2012 as an undrafted free agent after playing at the University of Washington. His addition to the roster will surely help boost the Seahawks’ passing game in the coming season.

Caption: CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 17: Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch over Robert McClain #27 of the Carolina Panthers in the 2nd half during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)