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Seahawks | DK Metcalf poised for a rebound? Thu Feb 13, 01:40 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf is coming off one of his worst seasons as a pro in 2024 (66 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns). However, it appears one of the priorities for head coach Mike Macdonald when interviewing offensive coordinator candidates last month was how each one would not allow that to happen again.'We have to (maximize Metcalf). But we have to go through the process of how we do it. It's, how can you move him around? How you can take care of match-ups. The route tree that's available on how we want to build it,' Macdonald said.
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Former Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Justin Outten was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as their run-game specialist, according to sources Thursday, Feb. 13.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett appears unlikely to be on the roster in 2025, according to comments made by head coach Mike Macdonald. When asked about Lockett on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Macdonald would only say the Seahawks are 'working through that.'
Link to storyTyler Lockett player page
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak told reporters on Tuesday, Feb. 11, that he plans on using a fullback in 2025.
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Former New Orleans Saints offensive line coach John Benton and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko were hired by the Seattle Seahawks in their respective roles on Tuesday, Feb. 11. In addition, former Saints coaching assistant Michael Byrne was hired as an offensive assistant.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith will be the starting quarterback for the Seahawks next season, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
Footballguys view: The Seahawks will continue with Smith, but they've got to also be thinking about their future at the quarterback position. While a great story, and we love what he's done in Seattle, Smith has almost certainly peaked as a pro. With a 'meh' quarterback class in 2025, Seattle could be doing some early scouting on passers who are eligible to come to the pros in 2026. Either way, Smith's days as the starter in Seattle are numbered. |
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Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith could receive a contract extension this offseason so the team can lower his salary cap number for next season. He is currently expected to count $44.5 million against the cap in 2025.
Footballguys view: Smith wasn't elevated by or elevating the level of play in Ryan Grubb's offense last year, but the offensive line was a big reason why. We'll see if new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak can replicate some of the early season success he had in New Orleans and increase the value of Smith and the rest of the Seahawks offense. The Seahawks probably won't be in position to draft a quarterback early in 2026 or soon after, so extending the 34-year-old Smith is probably their best option for the near future. |
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Seattle Seahawks DT Leonard Williams agreed to a restructured deal that will convert $18.745 million of his 2025 salary into a bonus on Thursday, Feb. 6, which will lower his cap hit from $29.1 million to $14.06 million. In addition, two void years were added to the end of his deal.
Link to storyLeonard Williams player page
Free-agent OG Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Seattle Seahawks Monday, Feb. 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyFormer New Orleans Saints offensive line coach John Benton and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko are expected to be hired by the Seattle Seahawks in their respective roles, according to sources Monday, Feb. 3.
Footballguys view: Janocko has previously been quarterbacks coach in New Orleans, Minnesota and Chicago and has worked with new Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Like Janocko, Benton held the same post with the Saints in 2024. Benton only spent a year with the Saints, but he's been around the NFL for the last two decades. He's had stops with the Jets, 49ers, Jaguars, Dolphins, Texans, and Rams. |
New York Giants assistant quarterbacks coach Christian Z. Jones is expected to interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their quarterbacks coach vacancy, according to sources Friday, Jan. 31.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith led all qualified quarterbacks with an on-target rate of 81.8% during the 2024 season, according to Pro Football Reference.
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New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko is of interest to the Seattle Seahawks, who requested permission to interview him for the same position on their staff on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Janocko has served as the quarterbacks coach during both of new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's previous stints as an offensive coordinator.
Link to storyThe Seattle Seahawks are hiring Klint Kubiak as their new offensive coordinator, sources said Sunday, Jan. 26. He held the same position previously with the New Orleans Saints. He was reportedly the top choice for head coach Mike MacDonald.
Footballguys view: Kubiak was the hottest name of all NFL coordinators after two weeks and then his offense fell apart, at least in part due to injuries. This should be seen as good news for the Seahawks offense, although not everyone agreed that Ryan Grubb should have been fired, or even did a poor job in his first year as the offensive coordinator. Hopefully this offense can establish some continuity going forward. |
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Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is participating in a second interview for the offensive coordinator vacancy with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Footballguys view: The Seahawks' first meeting with Fraley was virtual, but with Detroit knocked out of the playoffs, Fraley is free to interview in person. A former NFL lineman who reached a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, Fraley has only ever been an assistant or head offensive line coach. He's been with the Lions coaching staff since 2018, preceding current head coach Dan Campbell. Seattle will also have second interviews with former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and Minnesota Vikings assistant OC/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski. |
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent OG Laken Tomlinson likely will not re-sign with the seahawks this offseason, in the opinion of SeahawksWire's Justin Melo.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight recorded 23 tackles through his first eight games compared to 65 tackles over his final eight games.
Link to storyFree-agent S JT Woods signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, Jan. 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich interviewed with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancy, according to sources Friday, Jan. 17.
Footballguys view: Leftwich has not coached in the last two seasons, but also interviewed for the Patriots head coach spot before they hired Mike Vrabel. He was the offensive coordinator for the Bucs when they won the Super Bowl with Tom Brady. |
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Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski has an in-person interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancy Friday, Jan. 17.
Footballguys view: Udinski is highly thought of around league circles even though his name might not be recognizable to even well-informed NFL fans. This won't be the last time we hear his name in consideration for a promotion, even if it doesn't come this year. |
New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will have a second, in-person interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancy Friday, Jan. 17.
Footballguys view: Kubiak had the Saints offense rolling for the first couple of weeks of the 2024 season, then things fell apart. His system is a Shanahan design, so prepare for a lot of zone-blocking concepts if he gets the job in Seattle. |
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Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski was requested to interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is of interest to the Seattle Seahawks, who requested permission to interview him for the same post on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Footballguys view: The Saints had the hottest offense in the league....for the first two weeks of the regular season. Kubiak is from the Shanahan tree of coaching, and that offense is always going have interest from teams that don't run it. We'll see if Seattle wants to move into that wide-zone system in 2025 with Kubiak running the offense. |
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Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley will interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancy Friday, Jan. 10.
Link to storyFormer Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown is expected to interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancy, according to sources Thursday, Jan. 9.
Footballguys view: Thomas Brown was the Panthers OC in 2023 in addition to being the Bears OC in 2024 (before being asked to be the interim HC). In previous seasons, Brown had been getting buzz as a future head coach. We'll see if Seattle makes a move for him as Brown works his way up the coaching ranks. |
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Free-agent DT Quinton Bohanna, CB Ryan Cooper Jr., LB Michael Dowell, CB Tyler Hall, C Mike Novitsky, DE Kenneth Odumegwu, S Ty Okada, WR Cornell Powell, LB Jamie Sheriff, LB Tyreke Smith and CB Damarion Williams signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Seattle Seahawks Monday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyTyler Hall player page
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Quinton Bohanna player page
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was fired, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6.
Footballguys view: The move comes a day after the Seahawks finished 10-7 in Mike Macdonald's first season as head coach and after speculation had been mounting that Grubb's job was not safe. The Seahawks ranked 21st in offensive scoring (20.0 points per game), 14th in total offense (332.2), and eighth in passing yards (236.5). However, the run game Macdonald wanted to rely on as a defensive-minded head coach was a constant struggle, with Seattle finishing 28th in rushing (95.7) and 17th in yards per carry (4.2). Quarterback Geno Smith, a strong Grubb supporter, mentioned that fact while giving a glowing endorsement of his play-caller after Seattle closed out the season Sunday with a 30-25 win over the Los Angeles Rams. "I think Grubb is an excellent, excellent coordinator," Smith said. While the veteran quarterback finished with a 70.4 percent completion rate and 4,320 passing yards, Smith also threw 15 interceptions -- the most he's had since becoming Seattle's starting quarterback in 2022. Macdonald will now need to find a new offensive coordinator for his second season as head coach. |
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner caught all five of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks DL Leonard Williams recorded two sacks among his five tackles - four solo - in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. Williams will end his season with 11 sacks - 0.5 sacks of tying the career high he set in 2020 with the New York Giants.
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Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett caught two of his four targets for 28 yards in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Seattle Seahawks RB Kenny McIntosh ran seven times for 49 yards but failed to catch the only pass thrown in his direction in Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Rams.
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Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith completed 20 of his 27 passes for 223 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in a 30-25 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
Footballguys view: According to Sunday's broadcast on FOX, Smith needed to finish the season surpassing 4,282 passing yards, maintain a completion rate higher than 69.75 percent, and earn Seattle its 10th win to hit three contract escalators worth $2 million apiece. He reached them all to earn an extra $6 million in the final game of the season. Smith was QB4 through Sunday afternoon's games with 26.3 points. |
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Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught four of his five targets for nine yards in a 30-25 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, and his 100 receptions this season are tied for the single-season franchise record.
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Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf caught three of his five targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in a 30-25 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
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Seattle Seahawks TE Noah Fant caught five of his six targets for a team-high 63 yards and a touchdown in a 30-25 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
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Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet rushed 14 times for 59 yards and added 32 receiving yards in a 30-25 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
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Seattle Seahawks CB Tre Brown (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II (back) left the Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a back injury and he will not return.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks CB Riq Woolen (ribs) left the Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a ribs injury. He is questionable to return.
Link to storyThe Seattle Seahawks have declared QB John Rhys Plumlee, DL Brandon Pili, TE Tyler Mabry, LB Patrick O'Connell, DT Quinton Bohanna, WR Cody White and QB Jaren Hall inactive for Week 18.
Link to storyTyler Mabry player page
Quinton Bohanna player page
Jaren Hall player page
Seattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (abdomen, knee) and CB Josh Jobe (knee) were placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Jan. 4. Also, DT Brandon Pili and CB Artie Burns were promoted from the practice squad to the active roster and TE Tyler Mabry and DT Quinton Bohanna were elevated from the practice squad for Week 18.
Link to storyArtie Burns player page
Tyler Mabry player page
Quinton Bohanna player page
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett (rest) practiced in full for the second straight day on Friday, Jan. 3, and carries no designation for Week 18.
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Seattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (abdomen, knee) and CB Josh Jobe (knee) did not take part in practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and were ruled out for Week 18. Also, DT Byron Murphy II (back) was limited and is questionable and DE Leonard Williams (foot, rest), DT Jarran Reed (rest), OG Laken Tomlinson (ankle), LB Ernest Jones (knee), WR Tyler Lockett (rest), DT Roy Robertson-Harris (illness), OT Stone Forsythe (back) and DT Johnathan Hankins (rest) practiced in full and carry no designation.
Link to storyJohnathan Hankins player page
Leonard Williams player page
Tyler Lockett player page
Jarran Reed player page
Roy Robertson-Harris player page
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett said he plans to play in the NFL next season.
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Seattle Seahawks TE Brady Russell (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Jan. 2. The team also signed practice squad WR John Rhys Plumlee to their 53-man roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (abdomen, knee), TE Brady Russell (foot), CB Josh Jobe (knee), DE Leonard Williams (foot), DT Byron Murphy II (back), DT Johnathan Hankins (non-injury) and DT Roy Robertson-Harris (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2. OT Stone Forsythe (back) was limited during practice. DT Jarran Reed (non-injury), OG Laken Tomlinson (ankle), LB Ernest Jones (knee) and WR Tyler Lockett (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyJohnathan Hankins player page
Leonard Williams player page
Tyler Lockett player page
Jarran Reed player page
Roy Robertson-Harris player page
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Seattle Seahawks S K'Von Wallace (ankle) had his 21-day window expire Wednesday, Jan. 1, and will not play again this season.
Link to storyK'Von Wallace player page
Seattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (abdomen, knee), TE Brady Russell (foot), CB Josh Jobe (knee), DE Leonard Williams (foot) and DT Jarran Reed (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. OG Laken Tomlinson (ankle), LB Ernest Jones (knee), DT Byron Murphy II (back) and WR Tyler Lockett (non-injury) were limited during practice.
Link to storyLeonard Williams player page
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Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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