In desperate need of an upgrade to their pass defense, the Seahawks have expressed serious interest in signing free agent cornerback Leigh Bodden, according to Seattle Times beat writer Danny O Neil.

Bodden, who is the best available player on the market at his position, is currently visiting with the Houston Texans. The Texans recently lost their top cornerback when Dunta Robinson took a mega six-year, $57 million contract from the Atlanta Falcons, becoming one of the leagues highest paid defenders, despite not recording a single interception in 2009.

Along with the Seahawks and Texans, the Steelers have shown some interest in Bodden, and is 2009 squad, the New England Patriots still remain a definite suitor. Bodden had a resurgent year last season in New England, recording five interceptions, 55 tackles, and a career high 18 passes defensed.