Boye Mafe: Seahawks' Edge Rusher in High Demand

On March 8th, the Seattle Seahawks head into free agency next week with nine major players

on the market, including five key defenders.

Among them is Ed Ruscher Boyet Mayfay, a four-year veteran with 20 career sacks who served as

a reliable backup to the Marcus Lawrence this season.

Many expect cornerback Rick Willens to depart, but Mafe stands out as a prime talent who

could leave, too.

Lawrence has hinted at retirement in recent reports, which might open a bigger role for Mayfay

if the Seahawks resign him.

Still, nothing is set until free agency officially starts, and Mafe has proven himself enough

to draw interest from other teams looking for defensive.

Help.

Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently said his team could get aggressive

in free agency.

The Cowboys struggle badly on defense last year, finishing far from playoff contention

despite a strong offense led by Dak Prescott.

They desperately need depth of malign, especially after trading Michael Parsons to the Green Bay

Packers.

Mafe looks like a strong fit for Dallas, bringing young experience as a 3-4 pass rusher from

Seattle's Super Bowl winning rotation.

Experts note his impact in balancing the Seahawks rush, and he could step up as a starter

opposite their line, boosting a weak unit with his sack.

Production.

As the Seahawks weigh resigning Mafe or finding another backup, plenty of suitors see him

as more than a rotational player now, setting up in, intriguing chase when the market opens.