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Willson played in every game for Seattle in 2013 and scored his first touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers.
Despite his likable personality, and connection with offensive line coach Tom Cable from their time in Seattle, Willson needed to show up at least a little bit in the passing game and he just didn’t. Willson had 13 receptions for 87 yards in 14 games, including eight starts, for the Lions.
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Prior to his year in Detroit, he spent five seasons with the Seattle Seahawks after originally joining the club as a fifth-round selection (158th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Friday evening, Jon Gruden's team signed former Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson to a deal in a move announced by the team. The Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent tight end Luke Willson, the team announced Friday. ©2020 by the Las Vegas Raiders. He recorded a career-high four touchdowns in 2017 with Seattle and set career highs in both receptions (22) and receiving yards (362) in 2014, while adding three touchdowns on the season. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience.
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At the end of the regular season, Willson was graded as the second most valuable rookie tight end by Football Outsiders, despite being the eighth tight end selected in the 2013 Draft.
All rights reserved. As a rookie in 2013, Willson played in all 16 games with seven starts, totaling 20 catches for 272 yards while helping the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII.A native of LaSalle, Ontario, Can., Willson appeared in 45 games over five seasons (2008-12) at Rice. Greg Trott/Associated Press Al Tielemans/Associated Press He completed his collegiate career with 78 catches for 986 yards with nine touchdowns.Meet tight end Luke Willson who spent 2018 with the Detroit Lions and five seasons (2013-17) with the Seattle Seahawks where he won a Super Bowl Championship in 2014.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent DE Datone Jones, the club announced Friday.The Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed free agent DE Ade Aruna, the club announced Saturday.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent LB Bryce Hager, the club announced Friday.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent RB Jeremy Hill, the club announced Monday.The Las Vegas Raiders have acquired a conditional draft pick via a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, the club announced Monday.The Las Vegas Raiders have made the following transactions, the club announced Monday.The Las Vegas Raiders have made the following transactions, the club announced Tuesday.
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