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Dickson was listed as limited on Wednesday’s practice report due to back spasms. Seahawks kicker Jason Myers took a few punts in practice and looks to double as the punter should Dickson miss Week 14. The Australian has been the Seahawks’ punter since entering the league in 2018 and is averaging 48.7 yards per punt this season after averaging a career-high 50.0 yards per punt last season. Dickson still has a few days to practice and get healthy to punt against the Cardinals.

The deal has a total max value of $16 million, with $10.6 million over the first two years. Dickson, 25, was in the final year of his rookie contract after being a fifth-round pick in 2018. He led the NFL with 32 punts inside the 20 last season and set a Seahawks record with a 49.6 yards per punt average. Dickson’s $3.63 million APY makes him the second highest paid punter behind Johnny Hekker.

Seattle gave up Nos. 156 and 226 to move up. Dickson (6’2/208) became the rare punter to go pro early after capturing the 2017 Ray Guy Award as college football’s top punter and twice earning Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year. Dickson finished as Texas’ all-time record holder in punting average (45.3) and led the nation in net average (44.2) in 2017. NFL.com’s Gil Brandt rated Dickson as the 82nd-best player in the entire 2018 draft class.

Seattle also signed fifth-round P Michael Dickson and sixth-round OLB Jake Martin. A former defensive lineman, Dissly profiles as a blocking tight end in the pros.