Here's a quick look at the defensive end spot for the Seattle Seahawks heading into training camp. The team has 10 players listed at the DE spot entering camp, but the Seahawks also have fullback Will Tukuafu, who also contributes at DE:
Locks: Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, Frank Clark, Cassius Marsh. The first question is whether Bennett will show up the first day of training camp. He's unhappy with his contract and has said he might skip part of camp. But Bennett and Avril will be the starters come September. Clark is the controversial rookie but also a talented second-round draft choice of the Seahawks. The Seahawks need him to contribute immediately at a spot that lacks quality depth. Marsh missed most of his rookie year last season with a broken foot. The Seahawks have looked at him some at outside linebacker, seeing if he can make the same move Bruce Irvin made.
Likely: Demarcus Dobbs, Obum Gwacham. Dobbs did a decent job down the stretch last season for the Seahawks and finished with 16 tackles. Gwacham is a rookie and former WR who still is learning the position. He may end up on the practice squad if the Seahawks don't want to risk losing him.
Bubble: David King, Ryan Robinson, Greg Scruggs. King played in three games for Seattle last season. The coaches love his work ethic. Robinson suffered an Achilles tendon injury in organized team activities, cleared waivers and was placed on injured reserve. Now starting his fourth season, Scruggs has played in only eight games, spending most of the past two years on IR with knee injuries.
Longshot: Julius Warmsley. Warmsley spent time on the Seattle practice squad last year as a rookie out of Tulane.
