Seahawks Sign Versatile DB K'Von Wallace to One-Year Deal
Further fortifying their secondary, the Seattle Seahawks have landed another established veteran at safety for coach Mike Macdonald to deploy in his scheme.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, fifth-year defensive back K'Von Wallace and the Seahawks have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Length and financial details for the deal have yet to be disclosed.
Capable of playing either safety position as well as big nickel in a pinch, K'Von Wallace should have an opportunity to carve out a situational role with the Seahawks.
The 26-year old Wallace broke into the league as a fourth-round pick for the Eagles out of Clemson, primarily subbing in as a nickel defender and starring on special teams in his first three seasons. During his time in Philadelphia, he appeared in 45 games with seven starts, recording 64 tackles, two pass breakups, and a fumble recovery.
Released by the Eagles at the end of training camp last August, the Cardinals claimed him off waivers and he played in seven games with five starts, contributing 43 tackles, an interception, and three pass breakups. Hitting the market again after Buddha Baker returned from injured reserve, he latched on with the Titans for the remainder of the season, producing 46 tackles and two pass breakups in 10 games.
Despite bouncing around in 2023, Wallace played relatively well for both teams. Per PFF charting, he ranked 21st out of 61 qualified safeties with a 70.7 coverage grade, producing a pass breakup on nearly 15 percent of his 35 targets while only allowing one touchdown. He also amassed a career-best 89 combined tackles while seeing a near 50/50 split between free and strong safety.
Utilized in a variety of ways in the secondary throughout his career, per Pro Football Focus, the 5-11, 205-pound Wallace has logged at least 450 snaps as a free safety and strong safety in the box. He also has played 134 snaps in the slot, showcasing the ability to match up with receivers and tight ends as a big nickel defender.
Joining the Seahawks, Wallace will provide the team with another experienced safety capable of playing multiple positions alongside Pro Bowler Julian Love and recently signed veteran Rayshawn Jenkins after releasing Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams as cap casualties last month. Macdonald often employed three-safety sets as defensive coordinator with the Ravens and could play all three together as interchangeable chess pieces in nickel or dime sets next season.
