Just hours after LT Levi Jones was released by the Bengals, he has scheduled a visit with the Seahawks.
At one time the franchise left tackle in Cincinnati, his role was taken by the sixth overall pick in this year's draft, Andre Smith.
Jones became a cap casualty because he was set to earn $6.2 million in base salary in 2009, and presumably to make room for S Roy Williams, who the Bengals came to terms with today.
UPDATE: Check the end of the article for Levi Jones' career stats.
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Jones, 29, was the 10th overall pick in the 2002 draft and immediately became their starting left tackle. Though he never went to a Pro Bowl, Jones was often acknowledged as one of the best young tackles in the game.
That was, however, before injuries cut down on his effectiveness and play time. During the past three seasons, he has missed 19 starts.
Before the draft, the Bengals made it clear they would either try to trade Jones or just outright cut him.
Interest in this Jones may show Seattle is lacking faith in their own. Walter Jones has yet to make an appearance in mini-camp, still recovering from last year's season-ending knee injury.
Levi Jones turns 30 in August and isn't a for-the-future type but an immediate starter. Should he sign with Seattle, it would be at a hefty price tag for left tackle insurance.
Another possibility is he could start at guard and shift to left tackle should Walter Jones get injured, but whether Seattle can get him at guard money or not will depend on the market for him.
Any team needing a starting left tackle should be interested.
UPDATE: Here are Jones' career stats:
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