This is the second of a three part look at the Seattle Seahawks roster heading into training camp. We first examined the Seahawks Offense. Let's take a look at where the Seahawks defense stands.

Defense
Defensive Ends (4-5)
Locks: Patrick Kerney, Darryl Tapp, Lawrence Jackson, Baraka Atkins
TBD: How does Lawrence Jackson fit into the rotation? Jackson is probably a better first and second down DE and Tapp is a better third down DE. I would expect Jackson to eventually play more at DE in running situations, and Tapp more in passing situations. Jackson is also going to see time at DT when the Seahawks are looking to put a lot of pressure on the passer. Will a 5th DE make the team? I doubt it, which isn't good news for Jason Babin or Chris Cooper.

Defensive Tackles (4-6)
Locks: Rocky Bernard, Brandon Mebane, Red Bryant, Craig Terrill
TBD: Who else makes the team, if anyone? Marcus Tubbs, Larry Tripplett, Howard Green, and Chris Cooper are all worth mentioning. It's hard to think Tubbs will be ready to contribute at the start of the season, if at all this year. I put him on the PUP list by default. I don't think Chris Cooper will get much of an opportunity to line-up at DT during training camp. Injuries will play a major role here, but I think it really comes down to Larry Tripplett vs. Howard Green for one spot. That will be decided during training camp, but I think Tripplett is the better player and better fit for this defense.

Linebackers (7)
Locks: Lofa Tatupu , Julian Peterson, Leroy Hill, D.D. Lewis, Lance Laury, Will Herring
TBD: I think Wesley Mallard is a lock as well, but just to keep it interesting, I am going to at least mention Matt Castelo as someone with an outside chance to make the team. I think he has a good chance to land on the practice squad.

Defensive Backs (7-9)
Locks: Marcus Trufant, Kelly Jennings, Josh Wilson, Jordan Babineaux, Deon Grant, Brian Russell
TBD: Will health concerns keep either Mike Green or C.J. Wallace from making the squad? Is there room for Kevin Hobbs? Those two questions are directly related and might also depend on what happens at other positions. Hobbs is still on the outside looking in until things clear up, but it feels like one way or another he is going to make it impossible for the Seahawks to cut him. Kelin Johnson doesn't look up to the task of making a run at the roster, but he could land on the practice squad. Jamar Adams speed, or lack thereof is a major issue, and he'll have trouble making the practice squad.