Hawks ink Edge, cut Duckett

[A.E]

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Edgerrin James is Seattle's latest aging star running back, less than a year and half after Shaun Alexander was unceremoniously booted out of town.

The league's leading active rusher signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday night. He's being asked to help revive a rushing offense that has been generally dormant since February 2006, when Alexander was the NFL MVP and Seattle was in its only Super Bowl.

Earlier Tuesday night, Seattle waived fellow veteran running back T.J. Duckett to clear roster space.

"It's official! Congrats to Edgerrin James on signing a 1 year deal with the Seahawks," agent Drew Rosenhaus posted on Twitter late Tuesday.

A team spokesman confirmed the signing moments later. It is believed to be worth about $2 million, though Rosenhaus did not immediately comment on financial terms.

Good for Edge, ending up with the team he stands a best chance at winning the starting job, but I am disappointed in the release of TJ Duckett. Duckett has been one of my favorite backs since he caught my attention at Michigan State.

 

[.GR]

I actually like this signing for Seattle.

 

[Dogphins]

It's good for Edge and the 'Hawks. Duckett should find another team before the regular season starts

 

[kdogg]

Duckett has been one of my favorite backs since he caught my attention at Michigan State.

Definitely agree with that one

He should find another team very soon though, I wish the Lions would have kept him though <_<