Although there's plenty of talk in Seattle suggesting that a franchise tag is imminent for free-agent RB Marshawn Lynch, Pro Football Weekly hears that the team would much prefer to re-sign Lynch to a long-term deal. Word is the team also definitely intends to go out of its way to re-sign free-agent DE Red Bryant, the key to the team's run defense, as well as a locker-room leader. MLB David Hawthorne, the team's leading tackler the last three seasons, is another key free-agent re-signing target, but the Seahawks will not break the bank on Hawthorne's behalf because of his durability issues. Source: Pro Football Weekly
