Jeff Kemp

Dan Quinn, the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator in 2013 and 2014, reaches a contract agreement with the Falcons to become their head coach. Quinn coached the defensive line in 2009 and 2010 before leaving the Seahawks to become defensive coordinator at the University of Florida. He returned in 2013 to be the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator after Gus Bradley left to become head coach of the Jaguars.

Seahawks select Boston College tackle Pete Kendall in the first round with the 21st overall pick. Seattle had traded down twice in the first round, acquiring defensive tackle Glenn Montgomery from the Houston Oilers in the first deal and adding an extra third-round pick from the Detroit Lions in the second.

Quarterback Rick Mirer is traded to the Chicago Bears for a first-round draft choice. Seattle now has the 11th and 12th picks overall in the April 19-20 NFL Draft.

Eugene Robinson records 11 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumble, and one fumble recovery to spark a 22-5 win over the visiting Cleveland Browns. In all, the Seahawks defense forces seven turnovers and accounts for a touchdown and a safety.