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Seahawks | Dre'Mont Jones unable to finish practice Fri Jul 26, 08:29 PM
Seattle Seahawks DT Dre'Mont Jones (leg) left practice early Friday, July 26, because of an apparent leg injury but it does not appear to be serious.
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Free-agent S Marquise Blair (Eagles) signed an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, July 26. Blair was a second-round draft choice of the Seahawks in 2019 but missed all of the 2023 with a torn Achilles. S Jonathan Sutherland was waived to make room for him on the roster.
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Seattle Seahawks LB Easton Gibbs (undisclosed) passed his physical and was activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list on Thursday, July 25.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Ty Scott (UFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, July 25. The Seahawks also released CB Andrew Whitaker to make room for him on the roster.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks S Julian Love agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks Wednesday, July 24, worth as much as $36 million, according to a source.
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Seattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (knee) has been running as part of his recovery from a knee injury, but head coach Mike Macdonald said the team still has not have a definite timetable for his return.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Ty Scott (Chiefs) agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, July 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent C Connor Williams (knee) passed a physical during his visit with the Seattle Seahawks, and the two sides have started contract negotiations, according to a source. Williams is not close to a deal with Seattle and is still talking with other teams.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks CB Nehemiah Pritchett (undisclosed) and CB D.J. James (undisclosed) passed their physicals Wednesday, July 24, and have been activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
Link to storyFree-agent OT Ilm Manning (Panthers) signed an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, July 24. In addition, OG Tremayne Anchrum was waived.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks LB Jerome Baker (wrist), LB Tyrel Dodson (undisclosed) and CB Lance Boykin (undisclosed) passed their physicals Tuesday, July 23, and have been activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
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Free-agent WR Marcus Simms (Jaguars) and OT Jalen Sundell (Browns) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, July 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Adrian Martinez (Lions), WR Devin Carter (Panthers), WR Jesse Matthews (Texans) and OT Jalen Sundell (Browns) recently worked out for the Seattle Seahawks.
Link to storyFree-agent C Connor Williams (Dolphins) is scheduled to meet with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, July 23.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Ty Scott (Chiefs) worked out for the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, July 22.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks OG Anthony Bradford (undisclosed) passed his physical on Saturday, July 20, and will be removed from the active/non-football injury list.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Dee Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday, July 19.
Footballguys view: Undrafted out of Tennessee in 2024, Williams is set to be a return man and special teams player when healthy. He will have to impress in the preseason to win a job on the practice squad. We've got some love for Williams but only in crazy super deep dynasty formats with return yardage scoring (so that may not be many of you out there). |
Seattle Seahawks OG Anthony Bradford (undisclosed), LB Easton Gibbs (undisclosed), CBs D.J. James (undisclosed) and Nehemiah Pritchett (undisclosed) and WR Dee Williams (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list on Thursday, July 18.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (knee), LBs Drake Thomas (undisclosed), Jerome Baker (undisclosed) and Tyrel Dodson (undisclosed), CB Lance Boykin (undisclosed), S Jerrick Reed II (undisclosed) and DL Cameron Young (undisclosed) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, July 18.
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Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith is entering a 'make-or-break' season, in the opinion of The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar, who notes Smith has a cap hit of $38.5 million in 2025 and will need to prove to the new coaching staff that he's worth having his contract reworked.
Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Smith has been good for Seattle, and it's great to see his career resurgence. However, this league is called 'not for long' for a reason and the team may want to see what someone else can do in that spot if Smith's play levels off. Sam Howell is there to push for the starting job this year, and he's on the books through the 2025 season (with a $1.1 million cap hit next year). |
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Free-agent WR Marcus Simms (UFL) is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks soon, according to a source.
Footballguys view: Simms has spent two seasons playing for the Michigan Panthers. Last year, Simms was named All-UFL with 23 catches for 426 yards and three touchdowns. He's a big play threat and has ability on special teams as a returner. In super crazy deep dynasty we'll monitor him. |
According to The Athletic's Mike Sando, it'll be a major surprise if Jaxon Smith-Njigba does not improve significantly upon his numbers from last season (63-628-4).
Footballguys view: Sando reminded readers that Smith-Njigba was ready to produce at a higher level last season, but his playing time suffered when injuries at offensive tackle prompted Seattle to use an additional tight end at the expense of a third receiver. Smith-Njigba was the odd receiver out to a degree the Seahawks did not anticipate. That will change this year in new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb's pass-heavy offense. |
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba led all qualified receivers with a 10.8% drop rate last season, according to Pro Football Reference.
Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba flashed as a rookie, but there were plenty of frustrations with his game as well. This offseason, there have been drumbeats about his improved work ethic - so that could lead to fewer drops. We are excited about the new offense under the direction of OC Ryan Grubb. Last year at the University of Washington, Grubb used three talented wideouts to attack defenses. He could do the same with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Smith-Njigba in 2024. |
Free-agent RB Ricky Person (Ravens) was signed to an undisclosed contract by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, June 24.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks RB TaMerik Williams, DE Rason Williams and S Ro Torrence were waived Monday, June 24.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks LB Jon Rhattigan and LB Patrick O'Connell worked extensively with the first-team defense during offseason workouts with LB Jerome Baker (wrist) and LB Tyrel Dodson (undisclosed) sidelined with injuries.
Footballguys view: More unlikely candidates have ended up being IDP darlings when forced into action by starter injuries. O'Connell went undrafted last year and ended up on the Seahawks practice squad. He got called up to the active roster a couple of times and even recorded a tackle on his 25th birthday. Rhattigan has bounced on and off of the team's practice squad since going undrafted in 2021 and spent most of the 2023 season on the active roster. |
Free-agent RB Ricky Person Jr. (Ravens) agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, June 18, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: Person is 6'1" 222 and coming off of a solid UFL season with the Birmingham Stallions. He has been in the Ravens organization previously, but hasn't appeared in a regular season game. He'll have an uphill battle to make the roster with 2023 seventh round pick Kenny McIntosh and 2024 UDFA George Holani his main competition for the third or fourth spot behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet. |
Free-agent RB Ricky Person Jr. (UFL) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 'definitely going to be a massive piece' of the offense this season, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Brady Henderson, no Seahawks player shined more during OTAs and mandatory minicamp than Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks' wide receiver corps is virtually unchanged from last season, but the pecking order could change in 2024. While Tyler Lockett led the team with 79 catches and finished second behind DK Metcalf with 894 yards, Lockett turns 32 in September and took a paycut to return to Seattle for his 10th season. We currently rank Smith-Njigba (WR38) one spot ahead of Lockett (WR39). JSN will likely move up if he continues to build momentum when training camp opens. |
Seattle Seahawks LB Tyrel Dodson (undisclosed) did not participate in the minicamp this week because of an undisclosed injury.
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Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf is a 'big, imposing, fast, powerful receiver' who the new coaching staff wants to get the ball to 'a lot' and make a 'moving target,' according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
Footballguys view: It sounds like they are viewing Metcalf as a run after catch threat in addition to his already formidable game downfield at the catch point. The Seahawks pass offense should be more aggressive under new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Metcalf could be undervalued at his current third round ADP. |
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Seattle Seahawks OG Anthony Bradford (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, June 13. He missed most of the offseason workouts because of an ankle injury.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, free-agent QB PJ Walker (Browns) signed a one-year contract worth $1.145 million on Monday, June 10.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (toe) exited practice Wednesday, June 12, with a toe injury.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (shoulder) left practice Wednesday, June 12, with a shoulder injury, but head coach Mike MacDonald said the injury isn't serious.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks DT Buddha Jones (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, June 12, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyThe Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent QB PJ Walker (Browns) on Monday, June 10.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks DT Buddha Jones (undisclosed) was waived/injured Monday, June 10.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Robbie Chosen (Dolphins) will work out for the Seattle Seahawks on a tryout basis this week.
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Free-agent QB PJ Walker (Browns) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, June 6.
Footballguys view: Walker has bounced around the league with a few starts to his career. He's a solid veteran as a no.3 quarterback, and at least he's a camp arm for the Seahawks. They have Geno Smith as their starter, and Seattle added Sam Howell to push for the top spot as well. Let's see how that battle unfolds between those two during training camp. |
Seattle Seahawks RBs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet should expect to be more involved in the passing game this season in 2024 after combining for only 62 catches on 77 targets in 2023, according to recent comments made by new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.'Oh, I love doing (throwing to the running backs). I love doing that. Yeah, we want to make every guy on the field, all five (eligible receivers) as dangerous as possible from any position on the field,' Grubb said on Tuesday, June 4.
Footballguys view: Grubb did great things last year with QB Michael Penix and the University of Washington offense. He crafted an offense that was quite productive for the top three wide receivers with the Huskies, and he could replicate that in Seattle with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. However, things could be crafted to include the backs in the passing game quite a bit. Walker is an RB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs in 2024 while we like Charbonnet as an RB4/deep flex play (especially because of his receiving ability). |
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hamstring) participated in the voluntary workout Monday, June 3.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (knee) did not participate in the voluntary workout Thursday, May 30.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has pleased the team with improved practice habits.
Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba caught 63 passes for 628 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie last year. This season, he's got the ability to do more and he's been impressing the team with his offseason work. Smith-Njigba has WR4 upside for Fantasy GMs, and he could be a regular flex play if he performs up to his potential. |
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hamstring) and OG Anthony Bradford (ankle) did not participate in the voluntary workout Thursday, May 30.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks LB Jerome Baker (wrist) probably will not return to the practice field until training camp, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
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Seattle Seahawks OT George Fant recently practiced with the first-team offense at right tackle in place of OT Abraham Lucas (knee), who is still recovering from offseason surgery on his right knee. According to a club source, Lucas' injury is not as much of a long-term concern as previously believed, although the rehab process has taken longer than hoped. Once Lucas is healthy again, Fant is expected to serve as a swing tackle.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks LB Tyrel Dodson (undisclosed) was limited during the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 22.
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Seattle Seahawks LB Jerome Baker (wrist) did not participate in the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 22, because he is still recovering from wrist surgery.
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Seattle Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas (knee) hopefully will be able to return to the practice field during training camp, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
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