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Seahawks Day 12 training camp full analysis and LIVE Q&A!
We’re getting closer to the start of Seattle Seahawks preseason! Friday’s training camp practice marked the third-to-last public practice of the year, with the annual Lumen Field Fan Fest set for Saturday afternoon before one more VMAC public practice on Aug. 13. On Aug. 15, the Seahawks will play their preseason opener against the Dallas […]
Jadarian Price injury update: Why Seahawks rookie missed Friday’s training camp practice
There was a noticeable absence when the Seattle Seahawks began practice on Friday but thankfully, it’s not cause for long-term concern. Running back Jadarian Price, the team’s first-round pick in April’s draft, was not out on the field with the team to end the week. His absence was due to “lower-body soreness,” a team spokesperson […]
Seahawks sign wonderfully named linebacker Power Echols
The training camp roster churn continued on Friday, with the Seattle Seahawks making a change at linebacker. The team announced the signing of 23-year-old linebacker Power Echols, while in a corresponding move, fellow LB Joseph Vaughn was waived to make room on the 90-man roster. Echols, a stalwart on the North Carolina Tar Heels’ defense […]
Hard Knocks sheds light on why Cooper Kupp was never in danger of being a cap casualty
During the 2025 regular season, and then in the immediate aftermath of the Seattle Seahawks thumping the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, there was no shortage of fans calling for the team to move on from Cooper Kupp for salary cap reasons. The voices were loud and adamant that Kupp wasn’t worth […]
The Seahawks’ next evolution is about creating conflict on both sides of the ball
The Seattle Seahawks have established a clear identity under Mike Macdonald. The next step is determining how that identity continues to evolve as Seattle enters another season with a roster increasingly suited to what Macdonald wants to accomplish. That was the focus of my latest episode of The Hawks Eye, where I was joined by […]
Seahawks News: Breaking down the DNA of the Coach Macdonald defense
In a similar mode and fashion as Pete Carroll and his coaching staff way back in the day, Mike Macdonald and his homies are revolutionizing how defense is played in the modern NFL. Opponents are trying to play catch-up. Will they tho? Personally, I do not entirely understand the Macdonald system, yet. But thankfully, we […]
Seahawks Football 101: What are the different kind of cornerbacks?
Cornerbacks. A position that, after quarterback, is arguably the hardest position in football to play. Between covering receivers, anticipate where the quarterback is going to throw, assist with run stopping, it is no wonder that claim is made. There are more there more than one flavor of cornerback on a team, and each has their […]
Seahawks add fullback as Robbie Ouzts remains out
The Seattle Seahawks announced one signing on Thursday afternoon, adding fullback Brock Lampe, who went undrafted out of Northern Illinois last year. To make room, tight end Lance Mason was waived. Mason, who also went undrafted, signed with Seattle in May and participated in rookie minicamp, organized team activites (OTA’s) as well as the first […]
What we learned from attending Wednesday’s Seahawks training camp practice
The Seattle Seahawks are in the middle of their second week of training camp as they gear up for another Super Bowl run. Field Gulls was on-site for Wednesday’s non-padded practice at the VMAC in Renton, plus we got to have a great chat with Emerald City Spectrum’s Corbin Smith as part of our special […]
Why Grey Zabel’s rookie film suggests he’s one of John Schneider’s best first-round value picks
The Seattle Seahawks’ first-round history under John Schneider has never been boring. Over the years, the Seahawks have used premium draft capital on prospects who divided evaluators, while other first-round picks have been moved in aggressive trades for established veterans. That willingness to trust the organization’s board over public consensus has produced both memorable successes […]
Seahawks News: Nehemiah Pritchett pushing to earn snaps in 2026
Another day of Seattle Seahawks training camp, another stand out depth piece showing his worth. Nehemiah Pritchett was drafted in the Pete Carroll era with the intention of developing his skillset in the hopes that he would find a more permanent place on the team. Inconsistency and lack of opportunity have held him back in […]
Seahawks 2026 training camp: Instant on-site takeaways from Day 10 practice
The Seattle Seahawks held their seventh of 10 public training camp practices on Wednesday. It was another warm (and, due to the wildfire smoke, hazy) day at team headquarters in Renton, and the VMAC berm was filled to capacity yet again for what was a non-padded practice for the reigning Super Bowl champions. While the […]
Seahawks 2026 training camp, Day 10: Live reaction and analysis with Corbin Smith
Another Seattle Seahawks training camp practice is in the books, and for the first time this year Field Gulls was on hand to watch and observe. While it wasn’t padded and therefore not as intense and physical as hoped, there were still a lot of interesting things that were worth analyzing as they pertain to […]
Seahawks add depth, sign two undrafted free agents
The Seattle Seahawks announced a pair of signings on Wednesday afternoon, adding running back T.J. Harden and cornerback Jordan Washington, who both went undrafted earlier this year. They are already at Wednesday’s practice. In a corresponding move, cornerback Brandon Johnson and edge rusher Garrett Nelson were waived. Johnson had been with the team since mid-July, […]
Sam Darnold continues remarkable ascent in The Athletic’s NFL QB Tiers survey
Where does the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl champion quarterback fit in the NFL’s landscape? A lot higher than he used to be. The Athletic’s Mike Sando compiles an annual survey of 50 coaches and executives to rank the starting quarterbacks (plus would-be young starters and lingering veterans who are borderline starters/backups) by tiers. A Tier […]
Seahawks News: Day 1 of Hard Knocks reveals a bit about the Seahawks
From the ring ceremony to the depth chart blurred out on a white board, the Seattle Seahawks’ premiere episode of Hard Knocks showed us something behind the curtain. Did you watch? What stood out to you most? What did you find entertaining? Interesting? Anything new you learned about our squad? Or, was most of it […]
Seahawks 2026 training camp, Day 9: News, notes, and updates from a hazy day in Renton
It was another day of Seattle Seahawks training camp in Renton, albeit not in the best of conditions. The terrifying and deadly wildfires in Spokane have impacted and will impact the Seattle area throughout the week. Winds have blown the wildfire smoke in a westerly direction, which has decreased the air quality through thick throughout […]
‘Hard Knocks’: Seattle Seahawks, Episode 1 running recap commentary and highlights
It’s finally here! The Seattle Seahawks are making their maiden appearance on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ series, with episode one kicking off on Tuesday night. If you have not yet caught this episode, I highly recommend checking this article out at another time. Otherwise, we’re going to dive right into what happened in the season premiere […]
Former Seahawks cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon retires
A one-time member of the Seattle Seahawks is calling it a career. Ahkello Witherspoon, who was in camp with former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders, was placed on the reserved/retired list on Tuesday, signaling the end of the line for the 31-year-old. The cornerback signed a one-year deal with Washington in […]
Seahawks Reacts Survey: What will Seattle’s NFC West record be this year?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. It’s time for another Seahawks Reacts survey! Get your prediction cap on again because we’re focused on how the Seattle Seahawks will fare against their NFC […]
Seahawks sign former UFL player, waive rookie receiver
With training camp comes roster shuffling, and the Seattle Seahawks made a minor rearrangement to the deck on Tuesday. Garrett Nelson, an EDGE who went undrafted after the 2023 NFL Draft, was signed to the Seahawks’ 90-man roster, the team announced on Tuesday morning. Nelson was among four Seattle tryouts listed in Monday’s transaction wire. […]
New ‘Hard Knocks’ teaser shows Mike Macdonald kept receipts on ice cold Rex Ryan take
The premiere of the Seattle Seahawks edition of ‘Hard Knocks’ is Tuesday night, and to entice viewers to watch the Super Bowl champs gear up for their next championship run, there’s a teaser involving head coach Mike Macdonald and star defensive back Nick Emmanwori that is absolutely fascinating. While this 97-second clip is generally focused […]
HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ director Pat Harris: Mike Macdonald ‘has embraced us being here’
HBO’s critically acclaimed ‘Hard Knocks’ series premiered 25 years ago, when the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens were chronicled throughout training camp and preseason. It was a groundbreaking behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of an NFL locker room, the off-field lives of coaches, players, and other staff, the tough world of roster cuts, […]
Seahawks News: Seattle Seahawks premiere on Hard Knocks
Okay. Here we go. Our beloved Seattle Seahawks will finally make their Hard Knocks debut later this evening. With that in mind, who’s watching? How interested are you as a fan to dive into the edited version of what happens behind the scenes in Renton, WA? How significant is our squad’s inclusion in the series? […]
Seahawks training camp 2026: Day 8 news, notes, and injury updates
The Seattle Seahawks resumed training camp practice after taking Sunday off. It was another non-padded practice, with fans not permitted for attendance until (likely very smoky, low air quality) Tuesday. Probably the biggest storyline(s) from Monday is the team’s injury situation, which isn’t hitting the absolute top of the depth chart, but there was an […]