LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Tight end Gerald Everett #81 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after his catch in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Report: Seahawks ink Everett to 1-year, $6M pact

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Free-agent tight end Gerald Everett is signing a one-year, $6-million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Everett, who played his first four seasons with the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams, appeared to confirm his new team by referencing the famous "12th Man" in Seattle.

12!!!!!!!
— Gerald Everett (@lightningstrk12) March 17, 2021

Everett should have a chance to move into a starting role full-time with the Seahawks after serving as Tyler Higbee's backup for the Rams. The 26-year-old has put up over 400 yards receiving in back-to-back seasons and will join a Seattle team that lacks an established top-tier tight end.

The Seahawks have been quiet to start to free agency, with Everett and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon representing their only external additions.