The Seattle Seahawks made the shocking and unforeseen decision to release linebacker Tyrel Dodson from his contract on Monday. Prior to the move, Dodson had been Seattle's most-snapped defensive player this season,

On the surface, the Seattle Seahawks' decision to release linebacker Tyrel Dodson may seem questionable. However, the team is operating with a forward-looking approach.

With Monday's decision to waive Dodson, the Seahawks will need a new starting weakside linebacker, and Macdonald said Knight, who started two games earlier this season in place of an injured Baker, will likely step into that role, though Drake Thomas could also factor in there.