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Eight most terrifying NFL defenses entering 2017

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Seattle Seahawks

Despite murmurings of a potential trade of cornerback Richard Sherman, it seems highly likely that he will remain in Seattle. So Sherman is still a member of the Legion of Boom.

The Seahawks ranked No. 5 in total defense last year. Linebacker Bobby Wagner lead the league with 167 combined tackles. Meanwhile,Sherman tallied four interceptions, defended 13 passes and combined for 58 tackles.

Joining Wagner and Sherman, the Seahawks’ roster houses defensive end Michael Bennett and safety Kam Chancellor. On the mend are defensive end Cliff Avril, who had abdominal surgery in the offseason, and safety Earl Thomas, who is nicely recuperating from a broken leg.

To help prepare for the unexpected, the Seahawks also added four defensive players throughout Rounds 2-3 in this year’s draft, including promising defensive tackle Malik McDowell.

Overall, this mighty force should continue to dominate after limiting opposing teams to just 18.3 points per contest in 2016.

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