On Wednesday, tight end Luke Willson found himself back in Seattle to replace Nick Vanette, who the Seahawks traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Once a longtime Seahawk, Willson is already part of Seattle's plan for Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Though the Seahawks have switched offensive coordinators since Willson last played in Seattle (2017), he's already picked up the offense and should insert himself into his old role: as a blocker and safety valve pass-catcher. He will do so due to his excellent half week in the Pacific Northwest.

“He had a great week,” coach Pete Carroll said on Friday, via Andy Patton of USA Today. “I don’t know how he did it, he looked like he’d been here the whole time. Everything he retained and then the new stuff that he had to learn he and [tight end coach] Pat McPherson worked it out. He had a very good week. He’ll be part of the plan.”

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While Willson may be new to Brian Schottenheimer's offense, he's not to Seattle. From 2013 to 2017, he played with the Seahawks in any role needed. In that span, he caught 89 Russell Wilson thrown balls for 1,129 yards and 11 touchdowns.

In 2018, Willson signed with the Detroit Lions. Following his lone season in Detroit, the Oakland Raiders offered him a contract, only to cut him by the end of training camp.

Willson should insert behind Will Dissly as Seattle's No. 2 tight end. The team has two tight ends on the roster, as both Ed Dickson and Justin Johnson are on the injured reserve. Willson's addition is a much-needed one considering their lack of depth after trading Vanette for a fifth-round pick.