AP

A Seahawks defensive reserve and key special teams player is taking a free agent visit.

Washington is hosting Seahawks safety Jeron Johnson through Monday, ESPN’s Adam Caplan reported.

The 26-year-old Johnson appeared in 15 games for Seattle last season, making his first career start vs. the Giants. He led the Seahawks in special teams tackles (eight). A Boise State product, Johnson (5-10, 212) has played in 46 regular season games, all with Seattle.

While Johnson has been a backup throughout his first four NFL seasons, the Seahawks may have hinted at his potential by giving him the second-round tender in restricted free agency last offseason.

Washington’s interest in Johnson perhaps shouldn’t come as a surprise. The club’s new General Manager, Scot McCloughan, worked in personnel for Seattle from 2010 through 2014.