It was a tumultuous 2017 NFL season for the Seattle Seahawks, to say the least. Following the strange turn of events down the final stretch of the year, the Seahawks are now left with more questions than answers going into NFL free agency.

Seattle will have some big decisions to make this offseason. Among them is the uncertain future of star tight end Jimmy Graham. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Graham is reportedly unlikely to re-sign with the Seahawks as a free agent.

He had 10 touchdown receptions this season in what was his third year in Seattle. And he is maybe Russell Wilson’s best friend on the team — Wilson entertainingly referred to Graham on Monday as being “like a unicorn. There are only so many of them in the world.’’ But Graham has been an uneven fit in Seattle and at age 31 is undoubtedly excited to enter free agency for the first time in his NFL career. Generally considered really unlikely to be back in Seattle.

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While it is still too soon to tell, the report indeed comes as no surprise. Despite maintaining his status as one of the best in the league at his position, Graham never quite seemed to settle into the offense over the last three seasons. His 10 touchdowns were able to mask the fact that his 520 receiving yards were the lowest since his rookie season.

It is no secret that the five-time Pro Bowler is a far cry from the player he was with the New Orleans Saints. However, he should still attract plenty of suitors this offseason as one of the biggest red zone threats in the NFL.