Seahawks allegedly signed a linebacker who faces up to 25 years in prison

After being burned for 470 yards by the Broncos on Sunday, it seems like the Seahawks are on the market for defensive help, and it seems like they're not too picky about adding them.

according to on ESPN.com, the team has decided to sign former Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks for a one-year contract, and they plan to have him on the field for Monday night's game against the Bears. It's an interesting decision of the Seahawks and it's mainly because there's a chance that Kendricks is not even able to finish the season because of his legal problems.

The besieged linebacker faces 25 years in prison after plead guilty to insider trading earlier this month. Kendricks will learn his fate at a sentencing hearing in December.

The 27-year-old, who won a Super Bowl with the Eagles last season, was reviewed by the SEC after successfully turning an $ 80,000 investment into nearly $ 1.2 million on a eight months period. According to American lawyer William M. McSwain, Kendricks was able to take advantage of the fact that he was receiving insider tips from TV writer Damilare Sonoiki.

On August 29, the two men were charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and one count of securities fraud. Kendricks, who was playing for the Browns the day McSwain announced the charges, was published by the team just hours after the indictment has been announced.

Besides the legal problem, Kendricks could also face a potential NFL punishment. According to NFL.com, Kendricks could still be punished for violating the league's driving policy.

Basically, with the potential suspension of the NFL and a sentencing hearing in December, there is a chance that Kendricks is not on the ground very often for the Seahawks this year. Of course, after watching the Seahawks' defense in the 27-24 Seattle defeat at Denver on Sunday, the team may want to reinforce its defense at any cost and not worry too much of Kendricks' legal situation.

Kendricks begins seventh season in the NFL. After being selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Kendricks spent six years in Philadelphia before being released during the off-season. The linebacker, who signed a one – year contract with the Browns in June, lasted only two months in Cleveland before being released after the team became aware of his injuries. legal problems.