In a break from tradition, Seahawks rookies are reporting a week ahead of the veterans
UPDATED: Wed., July 17, 2019, 6:31 p.m.
For the first time in the Pete Carroll era, the Seahawks will have their rookies report for training camp at the earliest permissible date – which for Seattle is Wednesday.
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Matt Calkins: NFL’s latest 18-game/16-week proposal an interesting idea, but not realistic
UPDATED: Wed., July 17, 2019, 6:35 p.m.
If you don’t have a team, or particularly care about any teams, the NFL may have just come up with its best idea of the 21st century.
In a break from tradition, Seahawks rookies are reporting a week ahead of the veterans
UPDATED: Wed., July 17, 2019, 6:31 p.m.
For the first time in the Pete Carroll era, the Seahawks will have their rookies report for training camp at the earliest permissible date – which for Seattle is Wednesday.
Matt Calkins: Malik McDowell embarrassment shouldn’t stop Seahawks from taking gambles in the NFL draft
UPDATED: Wed., July 3, 2019, 8:40 p.m.
It’s critical that NFL front offices vet potential personnel meticulously to minimize risk. But that’s all they can do – minimize it.
Reader wants to know Seahawks’ goal for L.J. Collier, DK Metcalf, Shaquem Griffin
UPDATED: Thu., June 27, 2019, 9:50 p.m.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times answers readers’ questions in an online format he calls “Seahawks Mailbag.”
The Seahawks offseason program gave us some clarity, but here are five questions we’re still asking
Tue., June 18, 2019, 4:55 p.m.
The just-completed offseason program helped the Seahawks learn a few things about the team they expect to have in 2019.
Larry Stone: Seahawks wrap up minicamp happy as clams, with none of the soap opera drama of 2018
UPDATED: Fri., June 14, 2019, 7:35 p.m.
“Let’s talk kickers,” gushed Pete Carroll, beginning his final press briefing of the Seahawks offseason on Thursday with unabashed enthusiasm over a mundane topic.
New position, less attention in Shaquem Griffin’s 2nd year
Thu., June 13, 2019, 3:16 p.m.
Shaquem Griffin will begin his second training camp with Seattle in a different position. Griffin has moved from weak side linebacker to the strong side, where he will play closer to the line of scrimmage. He’ll be playing the same position he did in college while trying to make a bigger impact for the Seahawks.
Bradley McDougald wants to play strong safety in Seahawks defense
Wed., June 12, 2019, 5:03 p.m.
Bradley McDougald’s versatility has proven to be one of his most valuable assets since joining the Seattle Seahawks before the 2017 season. But he does have a preference on where he would like to play in Seattle’s defense. He wants to be the strong safety.
Seahawks offensive line not a major concern for a change
Tue., June 11, 2019, 5:20 p.m.
The list of concerns for the Seattle Seahawks as their mandatory team minicamp began Tuesday started with wide receiver and went through to questions about where the pass rush would come from. There is also uncertainly about the tight end position and how the secondary will shake out. Noticeably missing from the list was Seattle’s offensive line, which is a significant turnaround from previous years.
Jason Myers returns to Seattle Seahawks, this time without competition for kicking job
UPDATED: Sat., June 8, 2019, 8:55 p.m.
In his second stint with the Seahawks, the only competition Jason Myers has is himself.
After Pro Bowl season with Jets, Jason Myers lands back in Seattle
Thu., June 6, 2019, 4:15 p.m.
Kicker Jason Myers had Seattle near the top of his destination list after becoming a free agent following a Pro Bowl campaign with the Jets last season. Good thing for Myers that Seattle special teams coordinator Brian Schneider had the kicker as the clear top option for solving the Seahawks’ kicking situation. Myers lost a training camp competition to Sebastian Janikowski in Seattle last season and ended up in New York. Now he’s back but this time there is no competition.
Without Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett takes charge of Seahawks receivers
Tue., June 4, 2019, 4:08 p.m.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett was already going to face heightened expectations coming off a breakout season during which he became Russell Wilson’s favorite target. Then Doug Baldwin was released and Lockett was left with a new role. Lockett showed last season that he was fully recovered from the broken leg he suffered late in the 2016 season, an injury that still affected him in 2017. His 57 receptions came on just 70 targets.