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Seahawks | Geno Smith unable to play Mon Aug 19, 01:59 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith (knee) did not play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 19 against the Minnesota Vikings. He is expected to return for the third preseason contest Saturday, Aug. 24 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Seahawks | Paxton Lynch OK after game Mon Aug 19, 01:55 AM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks QB Paxton Lynch (head) appeared to be fine after leaving with a head injury Sunday, Aug. 18. He was not available to the media, but was seen in the locker room talking to staffers and teammates. 'He felt like he was OK,' head coach Pete Carroll said. 'But he's still got to pass those (concussion protocol) test. So we have to recognize all the process and take care of that.'
Link to storyPaxton Lynch player page
Seahawks | Rashaad Penny bottled up Sun Aug 18, 11:59 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny lost six two yards on six carries and caught two passes for 10 yards in a 25-19 preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Seahawks | Quad injury for Demetrius Knox Sun Aug 18, 11:56 PM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks OG Demetrius Knox (quadriceps) suffered a 'nasty' quadriceps injury during the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | Surgery for D.K. Metcalf Sun Aug 18, 11:48 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf (knee) will have a surgical procedure performed on his knee Tuesday, Aug. 20, according to head coach Pete Carroll, but Carroll said he doesn't expect a long recovery.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like a knee scope but nothing specific is yet known about this injury. Consider him questionable for the start of the regular season. |
DK Metcalf player page
Seahawks | Chris Carson solid in loss Sun Aug 18, 11:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson rushed five times for 25 yards and caught one pass for three yards in a 25-19 preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Seahawks | Russell Wilson sharp in win Sun Aug 18, 11:35 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson completed six of his nine passes for 82 yards and rushed twice for nine yards in 25-19 preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Seahawks | Paxton Lynch leaves game Sun Aug 18, 11:31 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Paxton Lynch (head) exited the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18, after taking a hit to the head while sliding.
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Seahawks | Demetrius Know exits early Sun Aug 18, 11:08 PM
Seattle Seahawks OG Demetrius Knox (undisclosed) exited the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18.
Link to story Seahawks | Marquise Blaier carted off Sun Aug 18, 11:04 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Marquise Blair (back) was carted off with a back injury during the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18.
Link to story Seahawks | Knee sidelines Shaquem Griffin Sun Aug 18, 09:24 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin (knee) did not play in the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18, because of a sore knee.
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Seahawks | D.K. Metcalf resting leg Sun Aug 18, 08:06 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf (leg) won't play in the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18, because of a sore a leg, according to general manager John Schneider.
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Seahawks | J.T. Barrett could have his chance Fri Aug 16, 09:40 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB J.T. Barrett could see playing time in the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18, in the opinion of Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune.
Link to story Seahawks | Geno Smith back at practice Fri Aug 16, 09:38 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith (knee) returned to practice Friday, Aug. 16, and could play in the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Seahawks | Mike Iupati aggravates injury Fri Aug 16, 03:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks OG Mike Iupati (calf) is not practice this week because he aggravated his calf injury during a workout.
Link to story Seahawks | Another surgery for Jordan Simmons Fri Aug 16, 03:43 PM
Seattle Seahawks OG Jordan Simmons (knee) recently underwent another procedure on his knee and in recovery mode, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | Bo Scarbrough dealing with injury Fri Aug 16, 03:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Bo Scarbrough (groin) suffered a groin injury earlier this week and is questionable for the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 18.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if the second-year back can return from this injury and play in this weekend's preseason game. Scarbrough is a banger who is tough to bring down when he builds a head of steam. |
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Seahawks | Shaquem Griffin questionable for Sunday Fri Aug 16, 03:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin (knee) is being evaluated for a knee injury and his status for the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 18, is uncertain.
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Seahawks | Groin injury for Ziggy Ansah Fri Aug 16, 03:19 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE Ziggy Ansah (groin) suffered a groin injury during practice earlier this week and will miss time. Head coach Pete Carroll said he does not believe Ansah is in danger of missing Week 1.
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Seahawks | Chris Carson the clear No. 1 Thu Aug 15, 10:52 AM
Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson is the clear No. 1 back, and he could see two-thirds of the workload, in the opinion of NBC Sports Northwest's Joe Fann.
| Footballguys view: Carson's ADP is stealing right now. He's available in the fourth and fifth round of drafts, but has an outlook similar to third round backs, with second round upside. He finished 2018 with his strongest performances to date. |
Chris Carson player page
Seahawks | Davante Davis cut Wed Aug 14, 06:27 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Davante Davis (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Link to story Seahawks | Tyrone Swoopes released Wed Aug 14, 02:50 AM
Seattle Seahawks TE Tyrone Swoopes (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Link to story Seahawks | Team drills for Lano Hill Mon Aug 12, 10:31 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Lano Hill (hip) participated in team drills Monday, Aug. 12, for the first time since the start of training camp.
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Seahawks | Mike Iupati to miss a bit more time Mon Aug 12, 10:29 PM
Seattle Seahawks OG Mike Iupati (foot) probably will miss another week or so before he will be able to return to practice, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | George Fant out a few weeks Sun Aug 11, 08:47 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT George Fant (ankle) is expected to miss a few weeks with a second-degree ankle sprain, head coach Pete Carroll said Sunday, Aug. 11.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle makes roster moves Sat Aug 10, 02:04 PM
Free-agent QB J.T. Barrett (Saints) and DE/LB Juwon Young (Lions) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 10. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived LB Chris Worley and S Marwin Evans.
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Seahawks | Knee procedure for Geno Smith Fri Aug 9, 02:18 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith (knee) will have cyst removed from his knee and be sidelined about 10 days, head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday, Aug. 8.
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Seahawks | George Fant out a while? Fri Aug 9, 02:07 AM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks OT George Fant (ankle) suffered a 'legit' ankle sprain during the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | Jazz Ferguson locking up spot? Fri Aug 9, 02:05 AM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jazz Ferguson is 'closer to clinching a spot' on the 53-man roster after catching all four of his targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in a 22-14 preseason win over the Denver Broncos Thursday, Aug. 8, according to Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson has a great size speed combination and was once an LSU recruit. He can be a similar tactical element to DK Metcalf if he makes the roster. |
Jazz Ferguson player page
Seahawks | Paxton Lynch makes case for No. 2 job Fri Aug 9, 02:00 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Paxton Lynch completed 11 of his 15 pass attempts for 109 yards and a touchdown and rushed four times for 38 yards and another score in a 22-14 preseason win over the Denver Broncos Thursday, Aug. 8, and Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest believes Lynch's performance made the competition between he and QB Geno Smith for the backup quarterback job 'much more interesting' going forward.
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Paxton Lynch player page
Seahawks | D.K. Metcalf shows potential Fri Aug 9, 01:52 AM
Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf caught one of his four targets for eight yards in a 22-14 preseason win over the Denver Broncos Thursday, Aug. 8, but he also had a step on coverage on two deep pass attempts and was overthrown both times.
| Footballguys view: Metcalf's deep targets would have likely been catches if Russell Wilson was playing. He did nothing to slow down the hype train in the win over Denver. |
DK Metcalf player page
Seahawks | Bo Scarbrough injures hand Fri Aug 9, 12:16 AM
Seattle Seahawks RB Bo Scarbrough (hand) exited the preseason game against the Denver Broncos with a hand injury Thursday, Aug. 8.
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Seahawks | Ankle injury for George Fant Fri Aug 9, 12:08 AM
Seattle Seahawks OT George Fant (ankle) exited the preseason game against the Denver Broncos with an ankle injury Thursday, Aug. 8.
Link to story Seahawks | Two rookies out for preseason opener Wed Aug 7, 09:52 PM
Seattle Seahawks OL Phil Haynes (hernia) and DT Demarcus Christmas (back) will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8. Haynes is making progress in his return from a sports hernia, while Christmas is doing conditioning and working after a back issue.
Link to story Seahawks | Ben Burr-Kirven gets green light Wed Aug 7, 09:51 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Ben Burr-Kirven (hernia) will play in the preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Aug. 8, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | L.J. Collier will not play Thursday Wed Aug 7, 09:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE L.J. Collier (ankle) will not play in the preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Link to story Seahawks | J.D. McKissic battling sore foot Wed Aug 7, 09:46 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB J.D. McKissic (foot) might not play in the team's preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8 against the Denver Broncos, and looks to be a game-day decision. 'We don't know about him,' head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, Aug. 7. 'We'll see J.D. in pregame and see how he does. He's got a sore foot.'
Link to story Seahawks | Jacob Hollister has strained groin Wed Aug 7, 09:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister (groin) suffered a strained groin in the team's mock game earlier in the week. 'Jake got a little groin strain early in the big Pop Keeney event we had,' head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, Aug. 7. 'He made it through it, but he's a little bit stiff by it, so we just want to make sure.'
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Seahawks | Lano Hill continues to make progress Wed Aug 7, 09:41 PM
Seattle Seahawks SS Lano Hill (hip) started training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but he passed his physical earlier this week and is making progress. 'He's almost there,' head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, Aug. 7. 'He can't play in (Thursday's preseason) game, but next week by the two sets of practices that we'll have before the next game he should be ready to go.'
Link to storyDelano Hill player page
Seahawks | Russell Wilson will sit on Thursday Wed Aug 7, 09:39 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8 against the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: Geno Smith is banged up but he's going to get the start. Former Broncos first-round pick Paxton Lynch will come in after that. |
Russell Wilson player page
Seahawks | Will Dissly won't play on Thursday Wed Aug 7, 09:22 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Will Dissly (knee) is 'way ahead of schedule' in his recovery from knee surgery, but he will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8 against the Denver Broncos.
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Seahawks | Jacob Hollister impressing in camp Wed Aug 7, 09:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister has 'been as impressive as anyone on the roster' in the receiving game so far during training camp, according to beat writer Michael-Shawn Dugar.
| Footballguys view: Hollister has always had talent, and thought the Patriots might have something in him as a dynasty prospect. Then, they traded him to Seattle and now the Seahawks get to see if he can develop into a quality starter. Hollister is competing with guys like Will Dissly and Nick Vannett for snaps in 2019. |
Jacob Hollister player page
Seahawks | D.K. Metcalf will be on field Thursday Wed Aug 7, 08:24 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf (oblique) will be available to play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 8.
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Seahawks | Geno Smith to start despite injury Wed Aug 7, 07:25 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith (undisclosed) will be the starting quarterback for the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 8, and will be treated for his injury after the game.
| Footballguys view: The team wants to see if Geno Smith can beat out Paxton Lynch for the No. 2 job behind Russell Wilson. Smith has more experience and that's why he's getting the nod...in addition to reports out of Seahawks camp say Smith has been the better of the two quarterbacks. |
Geno Smith player page
Seahawks | Seattle signs Xavier Turner Wed Aug 7, 07:24 PM
Free-agent RB Xavier Turner (Cardinals) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, Aug. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured CB Davante Davis (undisclosed).
Link to story Seahawks | Two RBs ruled out of preseason game Wed Aug 7, 04:21 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Travis Homer (quadriceps) and C.J. Prosise (hip) will not play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 8.
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Travis Homer player page
Seahawks | L.J. Collier out of boot Wed Aug 7, 04:18 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE L.J. Collier (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot but there is no timetable for his return, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | Ed Dickson undergoes surgery Wed Aug 7, 04:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Ed Dickson (knee) recently underwent knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for four to five weeks, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: This puts Dickson on track to be available near the start of the regular season. Seattle is going to see guys like Will Dissly, Nick Vannett and Jacob Hollister compete for the snaps in training camp and the preseason. |
Ed Dickson player page
Seahawks | L.J. Collier could be ready Wed Aug 7, 01:45 AM
Seattle Seahawks DE L.J. Collier (ankle) has a 'legit shot' to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle signs Chris Worley Tue Aug 6, 11:34 PM
Free-agent LB Chris Worley (Bengals) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, Aug. 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived WR Nyqwan Murray.
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