DEs Darrell Taylor & Alton Robinson
Robinson, a fifth-round pick, didn't have a huge role in the D-line rotations—he played more than half of Seattle's defensive snaps in only three games—but he was productive in limited playing time, recording 4.0 sacks and a forced fumble. That kind of production should lead to more playing time next season, particularly if Benson Mayowa were to leave in free agency.
Taylor, meanwhile, missed his entire rookie season due to a leg injury, but did return to practice prior to Seattle's Wild Card game against the Rams. The second-round pick out of Tennessee looked good in his one week of practice, Carroll said, and the Seahawks will look for him to become a factor as a pass-rusher in 2021.
"We haven't seen Darrell Taylor yet," Carroll said. "He practiced with us for the first time, and he's going to be a real bright spot."
TE Colby Parkinson
Parkinson missed the first half of the season with a foot injury, then played sparingly in the latter part of the season, but given a full training camp to get ready, the 6-foot-7 Stanford product could become a weapon next season. Greg Olsen announced his retirement on Sunday, and Jacob Hollister will be a free agent when the new league year begins, so there figures to be a lot of playing time at that position up for grabs.
"Colby Parkinson you haven't seen much of, but really was impressive to us and is going to be a big factor in the tight end spot as a catcher and a blocker," Carroll said. "A tremendous target, really smart kid."
WR Freddie Swain
Swain is coming off a solid rookie campaign in which he was Seattle's No. 4 receiver behind DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and David Moore. With Moore headed towards free agency, the Seahawks could look to Swain to step into that No. 3 role should Moore leave, or perhaps have him compete for that spot even if Moore is back. There's a good chance the Seahawks will continue to add to that position group in the offseason, but regardless of who's on the team in training camp, Swain showed he deserves to be in the competition for more playing time.
RB DeeJay Dallas
As mentioned with Penny earlier, there's some uncertainty at running back heading into free agency, but if Carson and/or Hyde sign elsewhere, that's going to open up opportunities, particularly if both were to leave. Dallas showed sparks in limited playing time and did score three touchdowns, but will be looking to earn more touches in 2021. Carroll did mention the desire to establish a third-down back role next year so Dallas, a player with a receiving background, could find himself in the competition for that spot.
"DeeJay Dallas had a big impression too how he contributed on (special) teams and all the support work that he did, and remember he was carrying the ball for us in the middle of the season," Carroll said.
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