Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Mebane - #92 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 311 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/15/1985 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| College | California |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 3rd round, 21st pick by Seahawks |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 0 | 0 |
Seahawks gamble on pure pass rusher Irvin
With both Quinton Coples and Melvin Ingram there for the taking, the Seahawks opted for the less-heralded Bruce Irvin with their first pick.
Eagles rightfully pounce on DT Cox
The Eagles had problems maintaining leads and stopping the run, and Fletcher Cox helps solve both of these issues.
Seahawks leaning toward Ruud awakening at MLB spot
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Seahawks agree with LBs Hill, McCoy
The Seahawks have agreed to terms with LBs Leroy Hill and Matt McCoy on one-year contracts, the club announced Thursday.
Giants sign OT Locklear
Veteran OT Sean Locklear will remain in the NFC East, signing with the Giants.
Seahawks bring back CB Trufant
The Seahawks agreed to terms to re-sign CB Marcus Trufant, the team announced on Monday.
Seahawks sign Lutui, Ruud, Lewis
Seattle has agreed to terms with two free agents, ex-Cardinals OG Deuce Lutui and ex-Titans LB Barrett Ruud, the team announced Friday. It also re-signed CB Roy Lewis.
Are Seahawks willing to use top pick on LB?
Team sources tell us Pete Carroll must decide whether or not he's willing to use the Seahawks' first pick (12th overall) on a lowly linebacker.
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Saints sign LB Hawthorne to five-year deal
The Saints have reached a five-year deal with LB David Hawthorne. Financial terms have not been announced.
Tannehill works out for NFL scouts
Ryan Tannehill could be a top-10 pick in next month's NFL draft, less than two years after lining up as a receiver for Texas A&M.
DL Hargrove announces he's headed to Packers
The Packers have reached a deal with DE Anthony Hargrove, the lineman tweeted on Thursday morning. Terms of the agreement were not announced.
Seahawks sign RB Lumpkin
The Seahawks have found a backup for Marshawn Lynch, agreeing to a deal on Friday with ex-Buccaneers RB Kregg Lumpkin.
Seahawks sign OL Omiyale
The Seahawks have signed OL Frank Omiyale, who was released earlier in the offseason by the Bears.
PLAYER NEWS
Mebane returned to full participation in practice Friday and is expected to play at Carolina on Sunday.|||||||
Mebane was held out of practice Thursday with a calf injury. Head coach Pete Carroll says he's "in good shape" to play. Mebane has a history of calf ailments in the past, missing one game in the 2009 season and four in 2010 due to calf issues.
Mebane is returning to Seattle after the Seahawks were able to lock up the free agent defensive tackle with a new contract. Seattle general manager John Schneider announced Mebane had re-signed on Friday afternoon. Terms of the deal were not immediately known.|||||||
Mebane has spent his entire career with the Seahawks, developing into an important cog in trying to stop the run. Mebane had 35 tackles and one sack in 12 games last season for the Seahawks. Since being drafted in the third round by the Seahawks in 2007, Mebane has started 53 of 59 games.
Third-round pick Mebane signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday|||||||
Mebane, a defensive tackle from California, was taken with the 85th pick. The 6-foot-1, 314-pound Mebane is expected to join Seattle's rotation on running downs. The Seahawks' defensive front was depleted by injuries last season.
