Multiple news sources are reporting that the Seattle Seahawks have signed free agent T.J. Houshmandzadeh to a multi-year deal.

Houshmandzadeh reportedly is in Seattle, presumably to sign the contract. Adam Schefter of NFL.com reports the deal is five years for $40, with $15 million guaranteed.

Seattle, who signed defensive tackle Colin Cole to a five-year, $21.4 million deal on Sunday, now adds a veteran receiver to a group that struggled with injuries last season. The Seahawks had nine different starters and used 11 different receivers in the 2008 season.

Houshmandzadeh, 31, is known for his consistency. During his five years as a starter in Cincinnati, he averaged 89 receptions, over a thousand yards and seven touchdowns a season.

Two different sources have speculated that T.J. Houshmandzadeh may ultimately wind up in Seattle. Houshmandzadeh's agent, Kennard McGuire, said his client will make a decision between Seattle, Minnesota and Cincinnati today.

Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News (thanks turboskylinegtr)says Houshmandzadeh could be headed to Seattle.

The word is he’s looking for $10 million per season and at least four years, which would take him until he’s 36. From what I hear Seattle is the favorite. Houshman … (man, I’m really tired of spelling that. So glad the Giants are out of the picture) … T.J. spent the night in Minnesota. I’ve heard if he leaves there he’s heading to Seattle with the intention to sign with the ‘Hawks.

ESPN's Michael Smith also said that he believes Seattle is the front runner at this point because of its proximity to the L.A. area compared to Minnesota and Cincinnati.

Day 3 is done and T.J. Houshmandzadeh should be announcing where he will play anytime now. Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that, contrary to previous reports, Houshmandzadeh flew back last Sunday night to Los Angeles to talk the decision over with his family.

That would seem to bode well for Seattle. Considering his family is on the West Coast, he might want to remain out here as well. So I would think since he left Minnesota already that the decision may be coming down to Seattle and Cincinnati, with the Bengals offering more money and years right now.

Still no real feelers out there for Seattle fullback Leonard Weaver and offensive lineman Ray Willis. I thought both would have received more attention by now.

Heading to Seattle?

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Status: Flew back home to L.A. late Sunday night, and now will have to debate if he wants to return to Cincinnati, or move on with his career either in Seattle or Minnesota.

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