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Looking back on previous Seahawks special anniversary seasons

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How will the Seahawks’ 50th season stack up when compared to prior anniversary seasons?

An anniversary season is upon us, and you know what that means: it’s time to dig up the history books and take a trip down memory lane.

As many of you know, the 2025 season will be the 50th season of Seattle Seahawks football. That means 50 years of gridiron battles in the Pacific Northwest, and the countless memories that have been made as a result.

That got me thinking about how this year will compare to the anniversary seasons of years past, which have been anywhere from really good to underwhelming, depending on which season you’re looking at.

Today, we’re looking back on some past anniversary campaigns for our beloved ‘Hawks—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Without further ado, let’s take a look through some of the pages of this big book of records.

1985 (10th season) - 8-8, 3rd in AFC West, no playoffs​

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Seattle’s decennial season was a bit of a letdown considering what had come right beforehand. Year three of the Chuck Knox era was not as fulfilling as the first two seasons, as the Seahawks missed the postseason after back-to-back wild card berths in 1983 and ‘84.

This season was quite the roller coaster, as Seattle would win the first two games and immediately lose the next two in a row, a trend that persisted for the entire year. The Seahawks’ consistent inconsistency ultimately cost them a shot at a playoff berth, as they proceeded to lose four of their final six games to finish 8-8 following a 6-4 start to the season. During this stretch, Seattle went 1-3 against would-be playoff teams, losing to the 49ers, Raiders, and the eventual AFC champion Patriots.

On the bright side, Steve Largent had perhaps the best year of his 14-year NFL career in his age-31 season, earning All-Pro first-team honors at season’s end. Largent amassed a career-high 1,287 receiving yards in 1985, which would stand as a franchise record until DK Metcalf eclipsed this mark with 1,303 receiving yards 35 years later.

1995 (20th season) - 8-8, 3rd in AFC West, no playoffs​

The Seahawks’ 20th season in the NFL served as a small glimmer of hope in a time of darkness for the organization. Seattle had climbed above .500 just once since the team won the 1988 AFC West division title, finishing either last or next to last in the division five times between 1989 and 1994.

After three horrendous years under Tom Flores as head coach (including a franchise-worst 2-14 showing in 1992), the Seahawks hired former University of Miami (FL) head coach Dennis Erickson for 1995. Though the year began poorly at just 2-6, Seattle did not throw in the towel, winning six of the next seven games to improve to 8-7. In the midst of this turnaround, the Seahawks had what was then the largest comeback in franchise history in a Week 15 matchup at Mile High Stadium against the Denver Broncos.

The Broncos jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the second quarter, with Seattle quarterback Rick Mirer going 4-for-11 passing with an interception. Erickson replaced Mirer with backup John Friesz, who helped to lead the Seahawks’ comeback attempt in the second half. Down 27-17 in the fourth quarter, Friesz threw a pair of touchdown passes to Joey Galloway and Chris Warren, which gave Seattle a 31-27 edge with under five minutes to play. Denver’s final drive stalled out, and the Seahawks prevailed to pull even at 7-7.

Encouraged by his performance versus the Broncos, Erickson gave Friesz the nod for the next game, a 44-10 victory against the Oakland Raiders. Seattle did not claim a spot in the postseason, however, losing 26-3 against the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17 to fall to 8-8 on the year. With the loss, the Seahawks finished one game outside of a playoff spot, extending their playoff appearance drought to seven years.

2000 (25th season) - 6-10, 4th in AFC West, no playoffs​

After four years of finishing no higher than 8-8, Seattle fired Erickson during the 1998-99 off-season, replacing him with former Green Bay Packers head coach and Super Bowl XXXI champion Mike Holmgren. In year one under Holmgren, the Seahawks ended their playoff appearance drought, winning the AFC West for the first time in 11 years. The season ended in a wild-card loss to the Miami Dolphins, but there was reason for hope in the coming years, especially after the team had not even sniffed the postseason for much of the last decade.

Unfortunately, some sequels are not quite as good as the originals. Seattle was unable to build on the success of 1999, beginning the 2000 season at just 2-7 through the first nine weeks. Unlike in the team’s 20th season, the Seahawks were unable to bounce back during their 25th season, losing three of their last five games to finish 6-10. Needless to say, year two of the Holmgren era was not quite what Seattle hoped it would be.

2000 was the Seahawks’ seventh sub-.500 finish since 1989, and the 11th time in 12 years that the team had finished third or worse in the AFC West. This would be the Seahawks’ second-to-last season in the AFC, as the team moved back to the NFC during the 2002 realignment after 25 years in the AFC.

2005 (30th season) - 13-3, 1st in NFC West, lost Super Bowl XL​

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Seattle’s transition back to the NFC began quite well, with the team obtaining back-to-back playoff berths in 2003 and 2004. Team owner Paul Allen fired general manager Bob Whitsitt during the 2004-05 off-season and brought Mike Reinfeldt back into the front office, tasking him and new GM Tim Ruskell with re-signing several key pieces in Matt Hasselbeck, Shaun Alexander, and Walter Jones.

All three were eventually brought back by the organization, going on to represent the Seahawks at the Pro Bowl. Upon re-signing, Alexander had a career year on the ground, achieving new highs in rushing yards (1,880), touchdowns (27), and attempts (370); all three of these totals led the league, and they still stand as franchise records today. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Alexander was named Offensive Player of the Year and NFL MVP.

On the back of Alexander’s MVP run, Seattle won 11 consecutive games from Weeks 5 to 16, finishing the year 13-3 and winning the NFC West by a whopping seven games. The Seahawks did not disappoint in the playoffs, either, defeating the team now known as the Washington Commanders in the Divisional round by a score of 20-10. With the victory, Seattle ended a 21-year playoff win drought and advanced to the conference championship for the first time since 1983.

The ride continued into the NFC Championship Game, as the Seahawks handily beat the Carolina Panthers, 34-14, leading by as many as 27 points during the contest. Alexander continued his MVP showing into the postseason, tallying a pair of rushing touchdowns in the conference title game. For the first time in franchise history, Seattle was in the Super Bowl.

Sadly, the Seahawks’ run came to an end against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who, thanks to a bit of help from some questionable officiating, defeated Seattle by a score of 21-10 to win their fifth Super Bowl. Nevertheless, 2005 remains one of the best seasons in Seahawks history, and was the best season overall until Seattle won Super Bowl XLVIII during the 2013 campaign.

2015 (40th season) - 10-6, 2nd in NFC West, lost in Divisional round​

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Coming off back-to-back NFC Championships and two years removed from a Super Bowl victory, expectations for the 2015 Seahawks were pretty lofty. Sitting at the height of the Pete Carroll era, Seattle was the preseason favorite to win Super Bowl 50, entering the year with +450 odds to claim the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in three seasons.

Unfortunately, the Seahawks could not live up to those expectations. Over the first six weeks, Seattle stumbled out of the gate, blowing four late leads to fall to 2-4. However, the team recovered, salvaging the season by going 8-2 over the final 10 games to finish 10-6. Seeing as the Cardinals had won nine in a row from Weeks 7 to 16 and were 13-2 through 15 games, the Seahawks were unable to win the NFC West for the third straight year and instead settled for a wild card berth.

Seattle narrowly prevailed over the Minnesota Vikings in the wild card round thanks to a missed field goal by future Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh. With the win, the team moved on to the Divisional round, advancing in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

Seattle traveled to Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium to face the 15-1 Panthers, the NFC’s top seed. The game was a tale of two halves—Carolina scored four touchdowns in the first half, including a Luke Kuechly pick six in the first quarter, to build a 31-0 lead by halftime. The second half was all Seahawks, with Russell Wilson tossing three touchdown passes to bring Seattle within 10. Despite Wilson’s efforts, though, the Seahawks lost, 31-24, effectively ending their chances of becoming the first team since the 1990-1993 Buffalo Bills to play in three consecutive Super Bowls.

Wilson had one of the best stretches by a quarterback in NFL history, earning a passer rating of at least 120 in every game between Weeks 11 and 15. During this time, Wilson went 110-for-148 passing for 1,420 yards and 19 touchdowns with no interceptions, helping Seattle to five consecutive wins and a 9-5 record.

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Milestone seasons, while fun, can be a bit of a mixed bag. Although some anniversary celebrations have been lackluster, like in 1985 and 2000, others have been quite successful, as seen in 2005. While the ones that have been plentiful will have fans fondly remembering them for years to come, others will fall by the wayside, never to be spoken of again.

Considering how 2024 went, it is not unreasonable to think that Seattle will be back in the postseason conversation during the golden anniversary celebration. Mike Macdonald will have a clearer vision for the Seahawks going forward, and perhaps Seattle will finish atop the NFC West for the first time in five years.

What are some of your favorite memories from past anniversary seasons? How do you think the Seahawks will fare during their 50th season? Tell us in the comments below!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/6...ack-past-seattle-seahawks-anniversary-seasons

 

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Seahawks vs. Buccaneers announced as ‘50th Season Game’

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Hey, the Seahawks aren’t the only ones celebrating 50 seasons in the NFL!

What better way to celebrate 50 seasons in the National Football League than to host a game against the other team celebrating their own special anniversary?

The Seattle Seahawks announced on Friday that their Week 6 home game on Oct. 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the designated ‘50th Season Game.’ There will undoubtedly be a host of special commemorative festivities, of which we know one will be Seattle honoring the top 50 Seahawks of all-time.

Seattle’s first win in franchise history came on Oct. 17, 1976 against the Buccaneers. Sam McCullum’s touchdown catch and two John Leypoldt field goals were enough for the Seahawks to prevail 13-10 on the road over the Steve Spurrier-led Buccaneers. Tampa Bay, of course, famously lost its first 26 games over its first two seasons.

The Seahawks’ third win also came against the Buccaneers on Oct. 16, 1977, with Steve Myer serving as starting quarterback and Steve Largent snagging a couple of touchdown grabs. Seattle forced six turnovers on its way to a 30-23 victory.

In more recent times, the last two Seahawks home game versus the Bucs have resulted in Seattle overtime victories. Russell Wilson’s touchdown to Jacob Hollister gave Seattle a 40-34 comeback win in November 2019, while the eventual Super Bowl champion ‘Hawks won 27-24 against a horrendous Bucs team that somehow raced out to a 21-0 lead. Wilson threw for two TDs, ran for another, and Steven Hauschka sealed the deal in OT in an unexpected thriller.

I don’t know whether or not double throwbacks are allowed by the NFL, but the only way for this 50th anniversary game to work is if the Buccaneers are also allowed to wear their classic ‘Creamsicle’ uniforms.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/7...awks-vs-buccaneers-announced-50th-season-game

 

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SBNation Reacts results: Seahawks fans already pumped up for 2025 season

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Over a month away from training camp, there is plenty of intrigue to see how the Seahawks will look this season.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week we ask questions of the most plugged-in NFL fans and fans across the country.

With the Seattle Seahawks training camp just over a month away, many NFL fans refer to this time of year as the dead season of the NFL offseason. However, that is not the case for all fan bases. When asked when they start getting excited for the 2025 NFL season, of the Seahawks fans polled, an overwhelming number (63%) answered that they are already excited.

This excitement for the 2025 season can be because of many different reasons. The Seahawks are bringing in a brand-new offensive scheme under Klint Kubiak. Add on top of this, there are a ton of new offensive faces (quarterback, Sam Darnold, wide receiver, Cooper Kupp, etc.) The Seahawks are also expecting to have one of the best defenses in the NFL. All of this is causing a ton of intrigue for how the Seahawks will look this upcoming NFL season.

Another reason for intrigue and excitement could be because of how rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe could be used by the Seahawks this season. Milroe is arguably the most electric runner in the NFL (except for maybe Lamar Jackson), however he still needs time to develop as a passer. Could the Seahawks choose to deploy Milroe in certain packages, perhaps in the red zone where he could utilize his elite running abilities? Or, as is the case when most NFL teams try to utilize two quarterbacks, is Milroe going to struggle to see the field?

Speaking of rushing the football, another question asked of Seahawks fans this week was who they think will lead the NFL in rushing yards this season. With the top four running backs being options, Kenneth Walker III led the polling with 66% of the vote. In second came Zach Charbonnet at 24%. Damien Martinez and Kenny McIntosh came in third and fourth with 5% and 3% respectively.

Optimistically assuming there are no injuries this season, these results are not too surprising. With Klint Kubiak bringing in the new wide-zone blocking scheme, it is anticipated that the elusive Walker III will be able to take advantage of the extra space that comes with the scheme. One thing to keep in mind though is to not discount Kenny McIntosh. When McIntosh got to see the field late last season he took advantage of it and brought a spark to the offense.

Regardless, the Seahawks backfield is in good shape when the fan base can be confident in four different backs leading the charge. Hopefully injuries won’t occur this season, but with the NFL being such a physical game, it won’t surprising to see all four running backs getting their shot at toting the ball.

Here’s to a few more weeks till training camp!

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/8...seahawks-fans-already-excited-2025-nfl-season

 

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Seahawks 2024 rookie review: The ups and downs from Christian Haynes’ disappointing year

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The Seahawks’ 2024 third-round pick rarely saw the field as a rookie and struggled when he did play.

The term “disappointing” may be a bit of an exaggeration. One year is too short to evaluate a player, especially a rookie. However, this word was used to illustrate more the narrative of Christian Haynes’ first year than his performance on the field. The Seattle Seahawks had to wait a long time after the first round. Seattle waited patiently and managed to draft one of the best guards in the class. The expectation was that Haynes could be the new RG, but he ended the year as a backup to sixth-round pick Sataoa Laumea. Could we expect a jump in production in his second year?

Christian Haynes’ 2024 season in review​

Anthony Bradford starts training camp as the starter. Many head coaches prefer to keep the players who were already in the group, out of “respect.” However, Bradford gets injured and what seemed like the perfect time for Haynes to take over the position does not happen. Who becomes the starter? McClendon Curtis. If you watched Seattle’s preseason games, you’ll notice the concern that Haynes wasn’t be able to beat him.

The season starts and Haynes starts sharing snaps with Bradford. Even though Laken Tomlinson and Bradford form one of the worst guard duos in the league, Haynes can’t get the starting job. That’s until Ryan Grubb and Mike Macdonald say that Haynes was missing snaps due to strength and technique issues.

Bradford gets injured and is placed on IR. Once again, it seems like the perfect time for him to take over as the starter, but that’s not what happens. The team prefers to use Sataoa Laumea, a player who has been inactive all year. This reflects well on what the coaching staff thought of him and, therefore, is a concern for his future.

He finished his rookie season with 167 snaps, 6 pressures allowed, 5 hurries and 1 sack, in addition to 2 fouls. His PFF Pass Block Grade was 51.9 and his Run Block Grade was 49.8.

Why didn’t Christian Haynes have a chance?​

The Seahawks won this game in Week 2 by a hair. This play would have been a TD for DK Metcalf on a deep pass, but Geno Smith didn’t have time and to make matters worse, it almost turned into an interception. The problem is all from a technical standpoint. Haynes stops moving his feet and tries to make contact with just one hand.

Once again, the pressure he gives has an impact on the pass. This time Geno didn’t have a window, but the pressure made the pass go badly. Haynes has his head up but simply takes too long to get from one defender to another and can’t recover.

Lining up against Dexter Lawrence is not an easy task for anyone. He tries to win with leverage with a technique similar to the forklift, but the DT is very strong. Haynes fails to establish the base and is thrown into Geno Smith.

It’s rough seeing how he loses against this hump move and commits the holding. He loses his balance very easily for someone of his weight/size.

Blocking Fred Warner is a tough task, but Haynes takes a terrible angle, making life easier for the LB. It’s worth noting that he also doesn’t receive any help from Laken Tomlinson who finishes the play without blocking anyone.

Is there any hope for his future?​

The first reason is the arrival of Klint Kubiak and John Benton. His wide-zone scheme is very similar to the one Haynes had at UConn and that’s where he really stood out.

Christian Haynes, RG, #64

Ângulo e compreensão da jogada é muito bom. pic.twitter.com/M26KdUNxmC

— Rapinas do Mar (Cortes) (@cortesrapinas) April 30, 2024​

He punches off the line of scrimmage to help the RT and advances to the second level and takes the perfect angle to neutralize the LB on the run.

Christian Haynes, RG, #64

Reach block maravilhoso. pic.twitter.com/QQHxzeP8u5

— Rapinas do Mar (Cortes) (@cortesrapinas) April 30, 2024​

This is a perfect example of how to execute the reach block. It is the fundamental block in Kubiak’s zone scheme. In college, Haynes executed it masterfully.

As mentioned above, the ability to take favorable angles is very good. This was his skill that caught my attention the most coming out of college.

Olu Oluwatimi ends up redirecting him during the snap, but he has good mobility to switch between the crasher and the looper.

He will help the OT by moving a lot laterally to execute the block, but he keeps his eyes open and catches the edge when attempting a stunt.

The play starts and he is looking at Alex Anzalone as a potential blitzer. While blocking the DL, he keeps an eye on the LB, realizes that he is like a kind of spy and in fact the other LB, #44 who comes in the blitz with a stunt, but Haynes blocks well.

This snap shows some positive and negative points of Haynes. Good lateral mobility to mirror the pass rusher, but his hands are outside the pads (which could cause a holding penalty) and at a certain point his base is very short and he almost loses his balance.

Final Thoughts​

UConn OL Christian Haynes took a rep at center and pissed off LSU DL Jordan Jefferson while he was at it lol pic.twitter.com/moUHd2HJj9

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) January 31, 2024​

Since he was drafted, there was hope that Haynes would also get snaps as a center. He was always a right cuard at UConn, but he was tested as a center in the Senior Bowl. Since Seattle didn’t draft or bring anyone in free agency, I thought that would be where Haynes would have the best chances. In OTAs, he had positional drills as a center, but he never lined up as such in any of the units.

In his favor, he has a fit with John Benton’s scheme, but the competition is tough. In addition to Bradford, Sataoa Laumea, who has lined up as a reserve LG in OTAs, was a starter last year. In addition, Bryce Cabeldue, who is one of the best reach blockers in this class and one of my bets, is also part of the group competing for the RG role.

Haynes is an older prospect and Seattle chose him based on his floor, not his ceiling. The change in scheme favors his qualities and is his chance to be a starter. If he fails to do so, his continuity in Seattle will be in jeopardy.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/9...istian-haynes-disappointing-year-nfl-analysis

 

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Seahawks 2024 rookie review: Was Tyrice Knight Seattle’s big steal of the draft?

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The Seahawks got major production out of Knight, who eventually worked his way into the starting lineup midway through the season.

Probably the biggest success of the 2024 Seattle Seahawks draft was the selection of Tyrice Knight. He, along with AJ Barner, surprised the most unsuspecting. His arrival in the starting lineup marked the moment of change for the Seahawks defense.

Even though he still needs adjustments, can he be considered the steal of the Seahawks draft?

Tyrice Knight’s 2024​

We’ve said a few times that Seattle made mistakes in the LB sector; letting Jordyn Brooks walk and signing Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker. Knight shared some snaps with Baker in Week 2 in the win against the New England Patriots. Baker got injured and Knight was the starter against the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions, sharing snaps this time with Drake Thomas.

The Seahawks traded for Ernest Jones and cut Dodson in the bye week. This finally put Knight as a full-time starter and he fully delivered. He was an important part of the team’s growth in the running game, something that Baker and Dodson were terrible at. The rookie finished with six missed tackles, second-best only to Omar Speights of the Rams. Dodson recorded 88 total tackles in 2024 - the most by a Seahawks rookie since Bobby Wagner in 2012. (via Pro Football Reference)

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College x NFL

Tyrice Knight hidden gem pic.twitter.com/GsldpJHRov

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) November 21, 2024​

Knight also showed that the passing game, which was his main difficulty coming from UTEP, would not be such a big problem. He will still need to adapt, but the result was much more positive than expected. His 76% completed passes against was the second-best mark among rookies.

The rookie was also an important piece as a blitzer/pass rusher. He finished the year with 10 pressures (3rd), 2 sacks (2nd), 2 hits and 6 hurries (2nd).

Tyrice Knight is a tackling machine​

Knight has good technique to face blocks with good leverage while keeping his eyes on the backfield.

He moves with the flow of the play to the left side of the attack. Knight escapes the center and defends the gap that was left open in the opposite direction.

Good work on the shed block with the guard, who goes up to the second level and remains free to make the tackle.

Knight is good at avoiding blocks. He has good mobility and speed to escape the OLs and attack the RBs while still in the backfield.

One of Knight’s best qualities is being extremely instinctive. There is a price to pay for this. In this play he tries to anticipate the gap that the RB will attack and therefore changes his gap, leaving space for the cutback.

Tyrice Knight in coverage​

Knight has been improving his ROBOT technique throughout the season. After finishing the play action, he turns to find the TE on the route, taking away the option for Sam Darnold, who forces a pass and almost gets intercepted.

Another area where he has improved is his perception of routes that happen behind him. He anticipates the route well here, but he needs a better angle, since here he went towards the receiver and the contact could have generated a penalty.

The Cardinals call an empty formation and Knight is assigned to guard the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft, Marvin Harrison Jr. He stays calm on the receiver’s release and manages to deflect the pass.

Amon-Ra St Brown is one of the best receivers in the NFL, especially in the slot. Once again, he stays patient and makes the immediate tackle, preventing additional yards.

Good job reacting to what is happening and identifying the screen. However, look how he manages to escape two blockers and make the tackle.

This isn’t exactly a bad snap from Knight. It’s just a sample of how a millisecond can make a big difference in the NFL. He identified the play and stayed one step back, giving the minimum space for the pass to be completed.

Tyrice Knight’s potential as a blitzer​

This was one of the points that surprised me the most. He showed himself to be a good option as a blitzer both in processing the right opportunities and having the physical tools to be a real threat.

Look how he leaves the center lost in the play and has a clear path to get to the QB.

I don’t have all the details of Mike Macdonald’s playbook, but he seems to give his players freedom to improvise blitzes in certain cases. Knight could be like a green dog on this play; once the RB goes on a route he improvises a blitz and attacks the QB.

Great blitz design. Knight threatens the A gap on the right side of the center and attacks the left. This leaves Ernest Jones 1v1 against the RB and Knight shows strength when bench pressing the center and using leverage well to win and get the sack.

He comes to the QB and realizes that it was a screen for the TE. Apparently the Cardinals OL got lost and the LT and LG blocked only one player, leaving Knight and Derick Hall free to attack the QB. Knight manages to deflect the pass and avoid the screen.

Final Thoughts​

I don’t expect the same leap in production that I expect from Byron Murphy and Christian Haynes, since Knight has shown good performance. Yes, there are areas in his game that need improvement, but if he avoids a sophomore slump or an injury, we’ll be on the winning side.

The duo with Ernest Jones is very complementary and has the potential to be the foundation of the defense for years to come. The impact that both had on the run game was part of the change that the defense had during the season. If Knight can show improvement in the passing game, he will have been one of the Seahawks’ big steals in the Draft.

Who knows, maybe the Seahawks can replicate the success they had with KJ Wright in the fourth round as well?

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...ilm-review-tyrice-knight-steal-2024-nfl-draft

 

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Kenneth Walker III ‘working through’ ankle injury, says Mike Macdonald

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Walker’s 2024 season ended with an ankle injury.

The Seattle Seahawks began their two-day mandatory minicamp with one notable player limited due to injury.

Running back Kenneth Walker III, who’s dealt with a series of typically short-term injuries throughout his Seahawks career, did not participate in full-speed drills or scrimmaging reps. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald doesn’t seem too concerned.

Mike Macdonald on Kenneth Walker III being limited in offseason workouts: “He’s working through an ankle, but he should be fine.”

— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) June 10, 2025

Lead RB Kenneth Walker again doing run fits with the starting offensive line in light group drills in #Seahawks minicamp. As in OTAs, not doing any scrimmaging. Coach Mike Macdonald said Walker has been dealing with an ankle issue the team believes is minor. @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/BHJRXIBGqC

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) June 11, 2025

Walker’s injury-riddled 2024 season ended on IR after suffering an ankle injury against the Minnesota Vikings. He also dealt with calf and oblique injuries that resulted in missed time earlier in the year. With just 11 games played, Walker had a career-low 573 rushing yards and no carries longer than 28 yards.

While it’s not great to hear that Walker is on the mend yet again, it’s also June. There isn’t a real need to fret unless this becomes a thing throughout preseason. The Seahawks also have Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh, rookie Damien Martinez, and 2024 UDFA standout George Holani all available.

Outside of Walker (and the likes of Ernest Jones IV, Rylie Mills, and Uchenna Nwosu, all of whom are recovering from respective surgeries), there’s nothing else to really report in terms of player injuries. I’d consider minimal news on injuries one of the better outcomes from offseason workout programs.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...kle-injury-seattle-seahawks-minicamp-nfl-news

 

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Let’s Chat: What Seahawks jerseys do you own?

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I hope you didn’t make bad investments with certain players.

The NFLPA just released the top 50 NFL player jersey sales list for 2024-25. Unsurprisingly, the Seattle Seahawks’ lone representation was DK Metcalf at No. 37. Metcalf is, of course, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was not too far behind at No. 41 during his lone year in Pittsburgh. Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley took the top spot, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, and C.J. Stroud rounding out the top five.

If you’re wondering about the parameters, this is the official verified ranking for “all officially licensed, NFL player-branded merchandise sold from online and traditional retail outlets as reported by over 85 NFLPA licensees such as Fanatics, Outerstuff, Fathead, FOCO and Funko.”

I really don’t have any strong opinions about this news item (other than Devon Witherspoon’s impending top 50 appearance next year), which is why I’ve opted not to make it a standalone news post.

Instead, let’s have a fun community discussion post. What Seahawks player jerseys do you own? I’ll let you all in on a little secret: I’ve never purchased a Seahawks jersey. I have a lot of Seahawks gear including a 1990s inspired STARTER jacket that is the literal only clothing I ever wear that draws compliments from strangers. Otherwise I’m just not someone who’s too into player unis, but maybe you are! There are probably some collectors in our comments section!

If you follow Bob Condotta on social media, Seahawks legends are aplenty:

And you'll have to trust me on this, but also just spotted a CJ Prosise jersey.

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) December 1, 2024​

Okay, this is as random of a Seahawks jersey as I’ve seen in a while. pic.twitter.com/8Wi54amX4Q

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 25, 2022​

Random jersey sighting. Yes, that says Simon. pic.twitter.com/rEjEolx07r

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) December 12, 2021​

Random jersey sighting. But he did play one of his two Seahawks games against Detroit. pic.twitter.com/ShYwbL4JM3

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) October 28, 2018​

You got any Seahawks jerseys? What was your first jersey? What’s your most recent? What’s your most random? Tell all in the comments!

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...t-seattle-seahawks-player-jerseys-do-you-have

 

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Seahawks announce 2025 training camp schedule, Football Fan Fest at Lumen Field

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Mark your calendars, Seahawks fans!

The Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 training camp schedule has been revealed!

There are 10 public practice fans can attend at either the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton or the annual Football Fan Fest at Lumen Field. All scheduled times are Pacific Daylight Time.

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Seattle Seahawks 2025 training camp dates​

Wednesday, July 23 (1 pm) - Season Ticket Holder Day (and their guests)

Friday, July 25 (1 pm)

Saturday, July 26 (1 pm) - Back Together Weekend

Monday, July 28 (1 pm) - Kids Day

Thursday, July 31 (9:45 am) - Season Ticket Holder Day (and their guests)

Friday, Aug. 1 (1 pm)

Saturday, Aug. 2 (6 pm) - Football Fan Fest at Lumen Field

Wednesday, Aug. 5 (1 pm) - Kids Day

Sunday, Aug. 10 (9:45 am)

Tuesday, Aug. 12 (1 pm)

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The Seahawks also updated their cell phone use policy, which should provide some clarification on when fans can and cannot have their phones out to film anything.

To protect the team, photos and videos are prohibited during the “Team Period” portion of practice. Prior to the “Team Period”, an announcement will be made via the PA system notifying fans when the team has entered this portion of practice. Photos and videos will be permitted prior to and following the designated “Team Period” portion of practice.

Registration is open to the public on Tuesday, June 17. Tickets to the Renton training camps are free, but there is a $15 transportation fee to take the shuttle to the facility.

Field Gulls was fortunate enough to attend three training camps last year, including the Lumen Field practice. At the very least I intend to be back at training camp for at least one practice, but those plans will be firmer next month. Maybe I’ll meet some of you!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...g-camp-schedule-football-fan-fest-lumen-field

 

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Seahawks legend Bobby Wagner partners with Children’s National Hospital

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Wagner started the Phenia Mae fund in honor of his late mother, who died of a stroke in 2009.

Even when he is away from the Seattle Seahawks, linebacker Bobby Wagner is always doing something good for those around him.

On Wednesday, Wagner announced during Washington Commanders minicamp that he is partnering with Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. to expand the work of the Phenia Mae fund in support of the hospital’s pediatric stroke program. Wagner initially launched the fund back in 2022 at LA’s Cedars-Sinai and Kaiser Permanente hospitals ahead of his lone season with the Los Angeles Rams.

Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) announced today that he partnered with Children’s National Hospital in D.C. to launch the Phenia Mae fund to support the hospital’s pediatric stroke program. This is fourth such fund Wagner has created in honor of his mother, who died from complications from… pic.twitter.com/eMy0wRXmWI

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 11, 2025​

Since then, Wagner has continued his work with the fund, establishing a partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA, during his second stint with Seattle. In recognition of his work, the Seahawks named Wagner as their nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for the 2023 season.

A difference maker on the field, in the locker room, and out in the community.@Bwagz is our nominee for the @NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. pic.twitter.com/EXtEdAswbB

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 5, 2023​

Wagner will be entering his 14th NFL season and his second season with Washington. Seattle will travel to Northwest Stadium to face Wagner and the Commanders for a Sunday Night Football matchup during Week 9 of the 2025 campaign.

If you wish to make a donation to the Phenia Mae fund, visit fastfivefour.com.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...uy-bobby-wagner-partners-dc-hospital-nfl-news

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Shaquill Griffin visiting Raiders after previously meeting with Seahawks

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Griffin could reunite with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas.

Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin could reunite with his original team this offseason... or he could reunite with his former head coach.

Griffin, who’s already met with the Seahawks, is scheduled to meet with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Free agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin is visiting the #Raiders, per source. Former Pro Bowler also visited Seattle earlier in offseason.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) June 11, 2025

The obvious tie-in for Griffin and the Raiders is the presence of head coach Pete Carroll, who was Shaquill’s coach in Seattle from 2017 until 2020. If you’ve forgotten Griffin as a Pro Bowl corner, he was listed as an alternate for the 2019 season.

Griffin was most recently with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year contract, recording two interceptions and playing a significant role in Minnesota having one of the top defenses in the NFL. After a short and mostly forgettable time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Griffin has been on three teams over the past two seasons, but his Vikings stint was his best season post-Seahawks career. Griffin is still only 29 years old and could be quality depth for whichever team signs him.

The Seahawks have clearly been eying some cornerback help below established starters Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon. In addition to Griffin, the Seahawks also met with Rasul Douglas but that has not led to a contract.

Incidentally, inside linebacker is another position of some depth concern for the Seahawks. Former Cincinnati Bengals starter Germaine Pratt popped up on the free agent market after he was released earlier this week, but he’s since agreed to a one-year deal with the Raiders... the very team he intercepted near the goal line to end Cincinnati’s postseason win drought and eventually reach the Super Bowl.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...aiders-previous-meeting-seahawks-pete-carroll

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Seahawks announce release of recently signed UDFA

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Last week the Seattle front office took a flyer on an undrafted former track star, but the underdog story came to a quick conclusion.

The Seattle Seahawks have reached the offseason portion of the offseason, with any news that gets reported over the next five plus weeks related to either a suspension or offseason injury, meaning no news is good news.

However, the front office added intrigue and the ability for fans to dream during that timeframe by creating an open roster spot by releasing an undrafted free agent who had signed with the Seahawks barely a week ago.

The @Seahawks released TE Mitch Van Vooren this afternoon.

— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) June 13, 2025​

Mitch Van Vooren played for the Division III St. Norbert Green Knights for two seasons after running out of eligibility in track and field after competing for five years at Marquette and St. Norbert.

The roster spot created by waiving Van Vooren gives the front office the flexibility to add a veteran free agent between now and the start of training camp next month, should they decide that is necessary ahead of players reporting in late July.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...ease-of-recently-signed-udfa-mitch-van-vooren

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Why the Seahawks (and most of the NFL) haven’t signed their second-round picks yet

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The two players chosen ahead of Nick Emmanwori in Round 2 have seemingly impacted the rest of the NFL without even playing a down.

There are still 40 unsigned draft picks with a month left until training camp begins. As Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio observed, 30 were drafted in the second round. The Seattle Seahawks have nine of their 11 draft picks under contract, with second-rounders Nick Emmanwori and Elijah Arroyo yet to put pen to paper.

While you may not have been informed that there would be math in this article, if there are 32 picks in the second round and 30 still haven’t signed yet, that means only two second-rounders have inked their contracts. I’ll spare you the ChatGPT search and give you the answers:

LB Carson Schwesinger - Cleveland Browns (No. 33 overall pick)

WR Jayden Higgins - Houston Texans (No. 34 overall pick)

The Seahawks, of course, traded up to No. 35 to draft Emmanwori.

What do Carson Schwesinger and Jayden Higgins’ contracts have in common?​

Higgins was the first second-rounder in NFL history to sign a fully guaranteed rookie contract. Schwesinger soon followed and those two have seemingly set a new standard previously reserved for first-rounders.

Did the Seahawks not have an unprecedented second-round contract recently?​

It wasn’t too long ago that the Seahawks had their own NFL first. In 2023, outside linebacker Derick Hall had the bulk of his signing bonus paid before training camp and he had $100,000 of his fourth-year salary guaranteed.

What are some other examples of Seahawks second-round pick contracts?​

The Seahawks didn’t have a 2024 second-rounder so we can’t go that route, but their other 2023 pick in that round was Zach Charbonnet, who has no guaranteed salary over his final two seasons. Neither Boye Mafe nor Kenneth Walker, Seattle’s two second-round choices in 2022, has any guaranteed money entering the 2025 season.

So the unusual freeze in which almost the entire NFL hasn’t signed its second-round picks can be directly attributed to the Houston Texans guaranteeing Jayden Higgins’ entire contract. Rookie holdouts in this era are extraordinarily rare so it’s not reason for concern, but this does shed light on the lengthy wait compared to the other rounds.

Emmanwori and Arroyo will eventually get signed; it’s just a matter of whether they’ll follow the footsteps of Higgins and Schwesinger. Don’t panic until there’s reason to panic. We may be witnessing the start of a new NFL trend, which I’m sure would delight the NFLPA.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...igned-second-round-picks-yet-emmanwori-arroyo

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Pre-Snap Reads 6/15: How is Sam Darnold doing in Seahawks offense?

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Minicamp and OTAs are done for the first season of the Sam Darnold era.

In Today’s Links: A Seattle Seahawks Seaside Joe survey, an early Sam Darnold assessment, a former Seahawks receiver on rookie Elijah Arroyo, and a Rams cornerback gets released.

Enjoy these links! Happy Father’s Day!

Seahawks News​

Fan survey for Seahawks fans who are fans of fan surveys - Seaside Joe
How many training camp days will you attend and are we living in a simulation?

Ex-Seattle Seahawks WR: TE Elijah Arroyo 'just blew me away' - Seattle Sports
Bryan Walters thought it was a big rookie wide receiver that caught his attention at Seattle Seahawks practice. It was actually tight end Elijah Arroyo.

Mike Macdonald Seahawks cornerback Jaire Alexander available | Tacoma News Tribune
Coach Mike Macdonald Seahawks cornerbacks entering training camp behind Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe. Jaire Alexander a free agent.

Mike Macdonald on how Sam Darnold is settling in with Seattle Seahawks offense - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Prized free agent signing Sam Darnold seems to be settling in well with the Seattle Seahawks.

Top 50 Seahawks Games of All-Time: 41-50 — Emerald City Spectrum
Looking back at 49 years as a franchise, which games stand out as the best for the Seahawks? Kicking off the top-50 countdown, Kam Chancellor and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline several noteworthy wins and Jack Patera picks up the team’s first ever victory.

NFC West News​

49ers special teams: Can Jake Moody’s retooled leg beat out Greg Joseph? - Niners Nation
Kicker Kombat returns with Jake Moody and Greg Joseph squaring off. Moody has 49ers special teams coordinator Brant Boyer’s support, but Joseph has been slightly more efficient. 49ers fans—what would you do?

49ers Expected to Return to the Playoffs Despite Modest Offseason - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
As long as the 49ers can win at least three games in their division, they should make it to the playoffs.

Cardinals minicamp reactions: Takeaways, Will Johnson, Isaiah Adams at RG, and more - Revenge of the Birds
Discussing the Arizona Cardinals 2025 minicamp.

Kyler Murray Leads Top 5 Most Expensive Arizona Cardinals in 2025 - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
These players have the most money in terms of cap hits for the Arizona Cardinals.

Excitement Building Around the Rams as Training Camp Nears - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
There is plenty of reason to be excited about the Los Angeles Rams.

Rams waive corner Derion Kendrick amidst Jalen Ramsey trade rumors - Turf Show Times
Rams move on from former sixth-round pick Derion Kendrick

Around The NFL​

Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders among rookies with most to prove at mandatory minicamps - CBSSports.com
Organized team activities are underway ahead of the 2025 NFL season

NFL mandatory minicamps: Chiefs, Rams, Ravens among teams still to gather - Yahoo Sports
Here's your guide to the biggest storylines of the past week, as well as the five teams holding their camps this coming week.

Is he a WR or CB? Packers' Bo Melton could answer yes to both - ESPN
While he may not be Travis Hunter, Melton is getting a legit look at receiver and cornerback at minicamp.

Highest-graded receivers by route type from the 2024 NFL season - PFF
We dive into the NFL's top wide receivers on various routes from this past season, including George Pickens and Brian Thomas Jr.

Another Chiefs O-line overhaul? Kansas City vows to be better after Super Bowl trampling - The Athletic
The Chiefs could have three new O-line starters, including first-round pick Josh Simmons as Patrick Mahomes' new blindside protector.

Chargers LB Daiyan Henley determined to build on breakout year: ‘There’s so much more for me’ - NFL.com
In his first year as a full-time starter, Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley asserted dominance in the middle of Los Angeles' defense, racking up a team-leading 147 tackles. As far as he's concerned, he's just getting started.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...-how-is-sam-darnold-doing-in-seahawks-offense

 

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Seahawks 2024 rookie review: Sataoa Laumea shows his value as a sixth-round pick

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Laumea was put into the Seahawks’ starting lineup late in the season as a right guard. How well did the former Utah standout perform?

One of the Seattle Seahawks’ three sixth-round picks in the 2024 draft, offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea, managed to be the starter for part of the season. Given his status and a seemingly uninspiring training camp, getting the starting job was surprising.

Sataoa Laumea’s 2024​

Maybe when Laumea took over as the starter due to Anthony Bradford’s injury, the most uninformed fans might not have known who he was. That’s only natural since Laumea was on the third and fourth teams during training camp. There was more chance of him being cut before the regular season than of him getting a snap in his first year.

Laumea was inactive until Week 13 (Bradford’s injury). I can’t understand how someone who didn’t train well enough to be active in games could be better than Christian Haynes in practice. If that were true, why wasn’t Haynes inactive?

Anyway…

The former Utah player took over as a starter and was responsible for Seattle’s best moments in the running game in this final stretch (Weeks 13-17). In fact, former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb could have explored the runs to the right side of the OL much more.

However, Laumea had a lot of problems in pass protection. He had the worst grade among the rookies: 17.8, the second worst was 41.9, just for comparison. He conceded 23 pressures, of which 17 happened in just two games, against the Packers (10) and Vikings (7). He conceded 2 against the Jets, 1 against the Cardinals, 0 against the Bears and 3 against the Rams.

Sataoa Laumea in the running game​

This is a problem that happens in the pass pro and in the running game as well. He needs to use his leverage better to sustain the blocks for longer.

Excellent double-team execution and goes up to the second level to make a key block for the RB.

Good mobility to execute the long trap.

I believe that one of the main reasons Seattle’s running game was so poor was the lack of physicality from the OL and Laumea brought that element to the games he started.

In addition to his physicality, he can do a good job in open space.

Good athletic ability.

Another good double-team execution, creates the gap for Kenny McIntosh’s run.

A creative call from Ryan Grubb. Two RBs and a running threat from Ken Walker, but the one who advances is Zach Charbonnet. Laumea creates the gap for the run that allows the TD in a crucial moment of that game against the Jets that was full of twists and turns.

Sataoa Laumea in pass pro​

He takes a while to identify the stunt, focusing only on the crasher and allowing the looper to infiltrate this stunt.

Even though he is the “alert” for the center, he comes out late from the snap and cannot stay in front of the defender.

He sweats the “two-hand strike” for the contact. With the defender’s spin, he cannot recover.

After giving in to pressure on the previous play, he commits the holding by again making a technical error in the positioning of his hands.

Third snap in which he makes the same mistake. This needs to be a priority for his second year.

If he can make a minimally decent contact, he has the mobility to mirror and recover later.

Final Thoughts​

So far, the RG position is open. Bradford and Haynes alternated in OTAs and minicamp and Laumea was the backup LG, but the team will likely consider him given his work in the final stretch of last season.

With the changes in the offensive coaching staff, the team should run the ball more and that could be an important factor, considering he performed better in the run game than in pass protection. His biggest mistakes were in the technical department and working with an experienced OL coach like John Benton could help a lot.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...ataoa-laumea-shows-his-value-sixth-round-pick

 

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Tory Horton can be a threat on offense, special teams as a Seahawks rookie

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If Tory Horton didn’t suffer an injury in 2024, he likely would have been a higher draft pick. How will his rookie season in Seattle look?

The biggest story of the 2025 NFL Draft was probably the slide of Shedeur Sanders. Why am I talking about that in an article about the Seattle Seahawks? Well, the Cleveland Browns traded with the Seahawks to select Shedeur Sanders - sending No. 166 to Seattle, which the team used to select WR Tory Horton from Colorado State. Horton is another player who suffered an injury in 2024 which potentially dropped him farther down the draft board than he should have slipped after a productive college career.

Athletic Profile/Comps​

Relative Athletic Score (RAS)​

Mockdraftable​

Finally, we have a (mostly) full athletic profile to look at after a few weeks of partials! Again, Horton suffered an injury last college season but was able to recover enough to do most of the testing at the NFL combine except the agility drills. Good thing too because he scored well in nearly everything. If this is how fast Horton was able to run with limited time to train after his injury, I think it’s a safe bet that he’s actually faster than his 4.41 second 40-yard dash time.

In fact, Horton confirmed that he was running in the 4.3’s post-injury during his training.

Tory Horton has real deal speed — says he was in the 4.3s in post-surgery training before the combine — and on top helping the WR room, he should be an option as a punt returner. Took multiple to the house. Seahawks talked to him about it during 30 visit. pic.twitter.com/JlD07kVk30

— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) April 26, 2025​

Oh yeah, he’s a dangerous returner too but we’ll get to that later!

Hey look, there’s a Freddie Swain sighting in the comps! I want to dig a little deeper into the D.J. Chark one though.

This one is pretty interesting especially considering Horton was running in the 4.3’s in training which would bring the speed even closer. Chark was a little better in all the categories. However, Horton could be a major steal in the fifth round if he can prove to be the down-field threat that Chark has presented at times in his career.

Horton kind of reminds me of another former Seahawk, Paul Richardson, so let’s look at the RAS comp with these two as well.

Horton is taller and heavier than P-Rich, but a lot of the other scores are pretty darn close. Richardson had some good moments for the Seahawks as a down-field threat which is likely how Horton will be able to immediately contribute.

Gut reaction to the pick​

Every year, there’s at least one pick that I just have a feeling about and it’s Tory Horton for me this year. I won’t claim to always be right in the end because the gut feeling pick for the last three classes has been Coby Bryant, Olu Oluwatimi, and Sataoa Laumea, respectively.

Hmm, maybe I just have a thing for late rounders since it’s potentially easier to outperform their draft status?

Regardless, I really like the Horton pick and think he can bring an explosive aspect to the offense that will be much needed after the departures of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Tory Horton making Edison and Washington Union proud with two touchdown catches today:
pic.twitter.com/yLCiZPBhBo

— Gabe Camarillo (@gabecamarillo_) September 10, 2022​

I know I mentioned it before, but he’s also a fantastic returner with a punt return TD in each of the last three seasons and could bring stability to a position that was a complete dumpster fire for the Seahawks last season.

First look at our 166th pick, Tory Horton. pic.twitter.com/9YzEJAv0gb

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 26, 2025​

Rookie season prediction​

Horton will most likely see the field most as a punt returner in his rookie season and will be a huge upgrade to that position, yet won’t house one this season, settling for a few 25+ yard returns instead. He’ll also bring a vertical threat to the offense and it will be clear by the end of the season that he will take Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s role - if MVS even makes the team out of camp. I think Horton will have a rookie year similar to Paul Richardson with an extra TD, so let’s go with 30 catches for 350 yards and 2 TDs. That might not sound like much, but let’s remember that Horton is a fifth-round pick, which aren’t usually guaranteed to make the roster.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...ections-tory-horton-deep-threat-special-teams

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Seahawks joint practice with Packers confirmed, with one change from last year

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One practice, one game, then cutdown day for the Seahawks.

As previously reported, the Seattle Seahawks will travel to Wisconsin for their preseason finale with the Green Bay Packers. Before their Saturday, Aug. 23 game, the two squads will hold one joint practice on Thursday, Aug. 21. Roster cutdown day will be Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Seattle’s two home games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders won’t have joint practices, which was expected given neither Andy Reid nor Pete Carroll has been historically willing to have their teams participate in these scrimmages.

Other than a different team, what’s the difference from last season? Well, the Seahawks had two scrimmages with the Tennessee Titans, marking their first joint practice(s) since 1991. Nearly all of the eventual regular season starters sat out the actual preseason game, which the Titans won 16-15. I suspect that the same approach will apply here for both Seattle and Green Bay. It’s perhaps the biggest culture change in terms of offseason and preseason preparation under second-year head coach Mike Macdonald.

This practice will not be open to the public, but you can still expect updates from reporters and maybe even fight footage should things get a little testy.

Speaking of dates, the Seahawks rookies will report to training camp by July 15, while everyone else reports July 22. The first practice is July 23 and is open to the public. If you haven’t registered by now, do so with alacrity!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...tle-seahawks-joint-practice-green-bay-packers

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

PFF ranks Seahawks receiving corps as worst in NFC West

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This includes more than just wide receivers, too.

The Seattle Seahawks made some changes to their wide receiver group, to put it mildly. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett are gone, while Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and rookies Tory Horton and Ricky White III are in. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is all but assured to be the No. 1 option at receiver after being Seattle’s leader in targets and receptions last season, while Kupp is the presumptive No. 2 (or, at best, 1b).

Pro Football Focus ranked every receiving corps in the NFL, including tight ends and running backs. The Philadelphia Eagles took the top spot with the duo of A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith, as well as running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Dallas Goedert. As for the Seahawks? They’re a ways down the list in the bottom-half of the league.

20. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

The Seahawks’ receiving corps will look much different in 2025 after they moved on from D.K. Metcalf (trade) and Tyler Lockett (free agency). Jaxson Smith-Njigba could be in for a huge 2025 season (83.5 PFF receiving grade in 2024), and the team added veteran Cooper Kupp this offseason. Kenneth Walker III has also earned back-to-back single-season PFF receiving grades above 71.0. Throw in Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who looked great in Klint Kubiak’s system last season (both now in Seattle), and it’s a decent group for Sam Darnold to throw to.

As for the rest of the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers rank 5th but with the caveat that Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk both had their respective 2024 seasons cut short by injuries. The Los Angeles Rams are 8th and led by Puka Nacua, while the Arizona Cardinals are 18th. In other words, the Seahawks are bottom of the NFC West.

I know I’ve dangled rage bait into the water hoping to get a bite, but I do not think this is a completely unreasonable ranking. A little lower than expected? Sure, but I’d say the gap between 20th and 16th (Jacksonville Jaguars) is not enormous.

Wide receiver is going to be fascinating to watch because of the overhaul. While JSN looks to be an emerging superstar, literally everyone else on this squad is a question mark or rookie potential. Cooper Kupp can still produce but can he stay on the field? MVS pretty much does one thing and has a history of awful drops. Jake Bobo is obviously headed for Canton so he does not factor into the equation. Horton is a rookie coming off injury and White is hardly a lock to make the team as a seventh-rounder.

At tight end, Noah Fant has been no better than decent in three seasons with the Seahawks, A.J. Barner has shown early promise as a pass catcher, and Elijah Arroyo is promising but he’s a rookie. Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet are capable receiving backs but not necessarily efficient targets. On the plus side, PFF likes the running back rotation a lot.

Seattle’s defense projects to be a very good if not great unit and its retained most of its starters from 2024. The entire offense is in “prove it” mode and it applies to the players and new assistant coaching staff. They will need to earn league-wide respect to make these rankings look silly. I do not think it’s outrageous to have tempered thoughts on Seattle’s offense until the upside (and there’s a lot of it) is realized.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/1...attle-seahawks-receiving-corps-worst-nfc-west

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Can you guess this Seahawks QB in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Seahawks player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey, Seahawks fans! We’re back for another day of the Field Gulls in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form.

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Seattle Seahawks player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

Enjoy!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/20/24452660/sb-nation-seahawks-daily-trivia-in-5

 

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Seattle Seahawks post-minicamp 53-man roster projection

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Sure, why not? Let’s do one roster projection during the lull between Seahawks minicamp and training camp.

The Seattle Seahawks are functionally on summer break until training camp, which starts July 23 but requires rookies to report on July 15. While we bide our time and wait for the first part of the offseason available to the public, how about another Seahawks roster projection? As always, this is the initial 53-man roster and there are usually tweaks made after the preseason cutdowns, so whatever you see for Week 1 is unlikely to be the same roster by Week 2. The Seahawks have a lot of rookies, a lot of young talent, and a lot of difficult choices to make soon.

In the interest of simplicity I’m not going to put anyone on PUP until there’s more clarity on injuries next month.

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Offense (26)​

Quarterback (3): Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe (R)

Cut: N/A

Notes: Unless there’s some sort of emergency trade value out of Lock, I think this is the year the Seahawks maintain three QBs on the active roster. It is not the end of the world if Milroe is occasionally a gameday inactive.

Running Back (3): Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Damien Martinez (R)

Cut: Kenny McIntosh, Jacardia Wright, George Holani

Notes: Kenneth Walker III has been subject to trade speculation. His value has to be at its lowest point; he’s in a contract year and is coming off a career-worst season in which he missed six games to injury. A ton of NFL teams just took running backs in one of the deepest classes in years. Just let Walker play out his deal and decide whether to re-sign or let him walk for a possible comp pick. As for RB3, I think Marinez or McIntosh wins but they won’t both be rostered. I believe McIntosh has a better chance of being a practice squad stash than Martinez. I’m of the belief Martinez’s style of running fits more closely what Mike Macdonald wants.

Fullback (1): Robbie Ouzts (R)

Cut: Brady Russell

Notes: It’s either/or. Ouzts was admittedly the one pick I wasn’t overly thrilled about as a fifth-rounder, but I think he has the better frame to be a traditional fullback compared to Russell. And by that, I mean he’s much heftier. I’m sure Russell could be stashed on the practice squad if he’s waived.

Wide Receiver (6): Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jake Bobo, Tory Horton (R), Ricky White III (R)

Cut: Dareke Young, Cody White, Montorie Foster, Tyrone Broden, Steven Sims, John Rhys Plumlee

Notes: This is the tough part. I think absent a trade, MVS’ contract is enough for him to stay on the roster. If White III makes the roster it’s absolutely for his special teams value. I’d be interested to see who ends up in the kick and punt return spots, as that’s hardly settled. Cody White apparently had another strong minicamp but I think he has an uphill battle given the rookies drafted.

Tight End (3): Noah Fant, Elijah Arroyo (R), A.J. Barner

Cut: Eric Saubert, Marshall Lang, Nick Kallerup

Notes: My change-up is that Saubert gets cut even with his $350,000 guaranteed salary. The plans to run more 12 and 13 personnel do not require rostering four tight ends; the New Orleans Saints only had three last year. I think the Seahawks even rostering a fullback negates the need for four TEs. Fant/Arroyo/Barner should be enough.

Offensive Line (10): Charles Cross, Abe Lucas, Josh Jones, Christian Haynes, Anthony Bradford, Sataoa Laumea, Olu Oluwatimi, Jalen Sundell, Grey Zabel (R), Bryce Cabeldue (R)

Cut: Michael Jerrell, Federico Maranges, Amari Kight, Luke Felix-Fualalo, Mason Richman

Notes: At least one of Jerrell or Richman would be a practice squad candidate. Josh Jones would be the swing tackle. Zabel and Cabeldue have guard/tackle versatility, although Cabeldue’s prospects are much better suited at guard.

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Defense (24)​

Defensive Line (7): Byron Murphy II, Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, Johnathan Hankins, DeMarcus Lawrence, Mike Morris, Rylie Mills (R)

Cut: Quinton Bohanna, J.R. Singleton, Bubba Thomas, Brandon Pili, Anthony Campbell

Notes: For now I will put Lawrence as a DE instead of an outside linebacker, but we’re splitting hairs here. I would watch for Mills as a PUP candidate given his January ACL tear, although he’s trying to get back on the field for training camp. Mike Morris is a bubble candidate, in my opinion.

Outside Linebacker (4): Boye Mafe, Derick Hall, Uchenna Nwosu, Jared Ivey (UDFA, R)

Cut: Seth Coleman, Jalan Gaines, Connor O’Toole, Tyreke Smith

Notes: I suppose the only story here is whether the Seahawks keep an extra edge rusher or not. The top three are all locks but Ivey was one of those UDFAs who is believed to have the potential to make a regular season roster. Likewise for O’Toole, but for now I lean toward Ivey.

Inside Linebacker (4): Ernest Jones IV, Tyrice Knight, Drake Thomas, Josh Ross

Cut: Patrick O’Connell, Jamie Sheriff, D’Eryk Jackson

Notes: Josh Ross gets in over O’Connell due to his extensive special teams play last season. Sheriff has apparently gotten looks at inside linebacker, which is mildly interesting. There’s really just not a lot of depth here but you already knew that.

Cornerback (5): Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon, Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett, Zy Alexander (UDFA, R)

Cut: Shemar Jean-Charles, J.T. Woods, Tyler Hall, Isas Waxter, Damarion Williams

Notes: Alexander intrigues me as a UDFA option to make the roster. Beyond his superb last name, he was a bit of a surprise faller from Day 3 to UDFA status and may be good depth. This is a position where I don’t believe anyone’s job below Jobe is safe, especially with Seattle’s interest in a veteran corner.

Safety (4): Julian Love, Coby Bryant, D’Anthony Bell, Nick Emmanwori (R)

Cut: Jerrick Reed II, A.J. Finley, Ty Okada

Notes: The only “cut” player I’m unsure of is Reed, if only for special teams reasons. Two years worth of significant injuries is unfavorable for him and I’m not sure where he fits for playing time over the top three.

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Special Teams (3)​

Kicker (1): Jason Myers

Punter (1): Michael Dickson

Long Snapper (1): Chris Stoll

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/2...mp-53-man-roster-projection-2025-nfl-analysis

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

NFL analyst believes Seahawks should try trading for Trey Hendrickson

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The Seahawks have a good pass rush. Trading for Trey Hendrickson could make it great.

Trey Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks on an otherwise horrific Cincinnati Bengals defense in 2024. With Hendrickson’s contract set to expire this season, it’s distinctly possible that the veteran pass rusher will be on a new team sooner rather than later. Without a new contract, Hendrickson ain’t playing another down for the Bengals. The latest news is that contract talks have resumed after Hendrickson sat out minicamp.

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah recently appeared on Seattle Sports 710 to talk about the Seahawks, including Brock and Salk co-host Mike Salk’s idea of Seattle acquiring Hendrickson in exchange for a second- and fifth-round pick. Consider Jeremiah a fan of the proposal.

“I know you’ve got to pay him a bunch of money, but heck yeah, man,” Jeremiah said (via SeattleSports.com). “I’d be in the business of trying to collect great players. (The Seahawks have) a fast defense. They’ve got a very talented defense. But man, you throw in a guy like that who’s gonna get off the bus and get you 12 to 15 sacks because he’s such a good, natural, instinctive pass rusher? And you’re in a division where you’ve gotta go hunt Matthew Stafford?

“Yeah, 100%, I would try and be in on that.”

The Seahawks are coming off a year in which they finally had a player crack 10+ sacks for the first time since 2018. Leonard Williams notched 11 sacks on the year but he’s predominantly an interior player. Boye Mafe and Derick Hall combined for 14 sacks, or 3.5 less than Hendrickson managed last year.

“They’re a good defense now,” Jeremiah said. “They’re a fast defense and they’re athletic and they’ve added some more young pieces. But when you get down to it, when you get to third-and-7 and you’re looking at this front, you go, OK, man, there’s a lot of really good players there. But I don’t know that I’m looking at that group saying, OK, this is 100% where I’ve got to direct extra attention.

“And I think he would be that guy.”

Hendrickson has a non-guaranteed $15 million salary for 2025. That’s not much of a concern for any team looking to trade for him; it’s gauging his market value as a 30-year-old who’s presumably seeking something a lot more than the $15 million/year he signed for as a free agent back in 2021. He’s racked up double-digit sacks four of his last five seasons, so he’s in the prime of his career.

While I see the rationale behind looking to get Hendrickson, I’d be surprised if the Seahawks did one of those “mortgage the future to try and win a championship now” moves. The only thing to note is that Boye Mafe is entering the last year of his contract and there’s hardly a guarantee he’s going to be on Seattle’s roster in 2026. Would Seattle think about upgrading at an already good position at the risk of getting older and more expensive? I don’t know.

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/2...try-trading-for-bengals-star-trey-hendrickson