Two former Seahawks found alternate homes this week and neither move is exactly ideal, which is normal for free agents in August.
Koren Robinson, who was picked up by Seattle as a free agent last Fall, joined the newly created United Football League.
D.J. Hackett, formerly with the Panthers for one year, signed with the Redskins to compete for a roster spot during training camp.
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Jim Zorn, head coach for the Redskins, was the quarterbacks coach for the Seahawks when Hackett played for the team from 2004-07. Hackett left the Seahawks after an above average season where he even produced in the playoffs and was known for his sure-handedness and joined the Panthers after Seattle refused to offer much money for Hackett. He was largely ineffective in 2008, suffering injury after injury.
"I know the way [Zorn] works and the way he wants things done," Hackett said. "There are a lot of things that came with experience that I can pass on to other players. There are certain routes that are better for bigger receivers. I'm used to the routes that we run."
Koren Robinson joined the Orlando Tuskers of the UFL and will be eligible to play in the NFL again in late November.
Robinson played 12 games with Seattle last season after playing with the Packers and Vikings for a combined three season. Robinson was Seattle's first round selection in 2001, but after numerous legal problems, Seattle let him go.
Shane Simmons
Seattle signed Shane Simmons to compete for a roster spot this year after cutting LB tony Taylor.
Here's a Q&A NSS conducted with Simmons earlier this year.
All the guys are great … a lot of fun.. Really easy to talk to. They’re helping out a whole bunch. I don’t know a heck of a lot yet and I have a lot of questions, so it’s been really good.
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