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Seahawks | Jarran Reed able to return Sun Jun 23, 08:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks DT Jarran Reed (hernia) was able to fully participate in minicamp.
Link to storyJarran Reed player page
Seahawks | John Ursua showing potential Thu Jun 20, 09:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR John Ursua (hamstring) impressed head coach Pete Carroll when he returned from a hamstring injury during minicamp. 'He started to feel comfortable and show us the kind of quicks and change-of-direction stuff that made him one of the big scorers in college football last year,' Carroll said. 'You can see it, he's got a real style to him. He's a slot guy, he really is that mold.'
| Footballguys view: Ursua will probably never approach what Doug Baldwin did, but he is in a similar vein as a quicker than fast slot receiver. He should be monitored in deep dynasty leagues. |
Seahawks | Will Dissly the only lock at TE Wed Jun 19, 02:24 AM
Seattle Seahawks TE Will Dissly (knee) is the only lock to make the 53-man roster among its tight ends, in the opinion of the Seattle Times' Bob Condotta, who gives the edge to TEs Nick Vannett and Jacob Hollister for the other two spots.
| Footballguys view: It's funny that Dissly would be considered a lock for the 53-man roster when he hasn't even recovered from the torn patella tendon he suffered in Week 4 last season. Dissly won't be ready for the start of training camp, but reports indicate that he should be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. When healthy, Dissly will be competing for a reserve or (at most) rotational role. |
Nick Vannett player page
Jacob Hollister player page
Will Dissly player page
Seahawks | C.J. Prosise to be the odd-man out? Wed Jun 19, 02:18 AM
Seattle Seahawks RB C.J. Prosise could be cut in order to keep RBs J.D. McKissic and Travis Homer, in the opinion of the Seattle Times' Bob Condotta, who believes the team may not be able to sneak Homer onto the practice squad and that McKissic's dependability gives him an edge over Prosise.
| Footballguys view: Prosise has failed to produce at the pro level, mostly due to an injury bug that he can't shake. We'd actually be shocked if he stays healthy and makes the 53-man roster. Talent isn't the issue, but Prosise could use a fresh start in his pro career. |
C.J. Prosise player page
Seahawks | Three options for third-down back Sat Jun 15, 01:32 PM
Seattle Seahawks RBs C.J. Prosise, J.D. McKissic and Travis Homer will all be candidates for the third-down back role during training camp. Prosise and Homer did miss some time this offseason because of hamstring injuries.
| Footballguys view: McKissic might be considered the front-runner here. He's the one who hasn't battled the injury bug ...especially the way Prosise has. We'll watch this battle shake itself out in training camp. |
C.J. Prosise player page
Seahawks | David Moore making huge leap Thu Jun 13, 06:11 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR David Moore has made a huge leap this offseason in his knowledge of the position and in his ability to play multiple spots, according to head coach Pete Carroll on Thursday, June 13.
| Footballguys view: This is why Moore has spent time with the first-team offense in three-receiver sets during spring practices. The Seahawks are going to be a run-first offense in 2019, but more consistent usage of Moore could lead to steady production. Let's see what he looks like in the preseason. |
David Moore player page
Seahawks | C.J. Prosise nursing another injury Thu Jun 13, 04:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB C.J. Prosise (hamstring) reportedly left practice with a tight hamstring Thursday, June 13, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: A third-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft, Prosise has played in only 16 games over three seasons in the pros. He is as oft-injured as they come. Prosise is no lock to make the 53-man roster. |
C.J. Prosise player page
Seahawks | Will Dissly will be ready for regular season Thu Jun 13, 03:54 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Will Dissly (knee) is expected to be ready training camp but may not be on the field for the first week or so, according to head coach Pete Carroll, who added there is 'no doubt' Dissly will be ready for the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Dissly had a mini-breakout last year in the first month of his rookie year...although his best game did come against the Broncos defense who can't cover tight ends for anything. His rookie season ended with a torn patella tendon in Week 4. Dissly won't be ready to begin training camp, but it sounds like he should be ready before Week 1. He's competing for a reserve role this year. |
Will Dissly player page
Seahawks | Russell Wilson raves about D.K. Metcalf Thu Jun 13, 02:04 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf has repeatedly impressed QB Russell Wilson throughout spring workouts.'It's great seeing DK make his plays. I think DK is looking really, really special. He can do anything and everything and he's tremendous. ... Everybody knows about (his) ability to run and jump and catch and all that. But I think more than anything else, it's his brain, how he processes information, how quickly he understands it. He's really intelligent, he understands the game really well. He takes coaching well, he gets extra work. He's a legit pro wide receiver. He's everything everyone was talking about in terms of what he's capable of and more,' Wilson said.
| Footballguys view: Metcalf can at least be a jump-ball specialist for Seattle this year. That makes him a great option for Wilson in the red zone. Metcalf needs to stay healthy and he struggled with a few different injuries during his college career at Ole Miss. He also needs to become more nuanced as a route runner. Metcalf if big and fast but he struggles when throttling down to change direction. We're going to be monitoring him closely in training camp and the preseason. |
Seahawks | Will Dissly injury update Thu Jun 13, 02:37 AM
Seattle Seahawks TE Will Dissly (knee) could be a 'full go' a few weeks into training camp, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: Dissly had a mini-breakout last year in the first month of his rookie year...although his best game did come against the Broncos defense who can't cover tight ends for anything. His rookie season ended with a torn patella tendon in Week 4. Dissly won't be ready to begin training camp, but it sounds like he should be ready before Week 1. He's competing for a reserve role this year. |
Will Dissly player page
Seahawks | Bradley McDougald will be ready for camp Wed Jun 12, 08:06 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Bradley McDougald (knee) said he will be ready for the start of training camp. He said he underwent surgery earlier this offseason to repair a partially torn patellar.
Link to storyBradley McDougald player page
Seahawks | Mike Iupati hurts foot in practice Tue Jun 11, 09:25 PM
Seattle Seahawks OG Mike Iupati (foot) suffered a sprained foot during organized team activities Thursday, June 6, and will not participate in a mandatory minicamp as a result.
Link to story Seahawks | Marquise Blair dealing with injury Tue Jun 11, 09:01 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Marquise Blair (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | Ben Burr-Kirven recovering from surgery Tue Jun 11, 08:58 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Ben Burr-Kirven (hernia) is recovering from sports hernia surgery he had six weeks ago, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Link to story Seahawks | Rashaad Penny more mature Sun Jun 9, 11:24 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny admitted that he became frustrated by the injuries he dealt with as a rookie, but he said he has 'grown up' and better understands how to be a pro on the field and off the field in terms of taking care of his body.
| Footballguys view: Penny had a rough time as a rookie, with injuries and inconsistencies plaguing his game. A 2018 first-round pick, Penny has win-your-league upside if he plays well and earns more playing time in the Seattle backfield. He's going to split time with Chris Carson in 2019. |
Rashaad Penny player page
Seahawks | Cody Barton signs contract Fri Jun 7, 06:40 PM
Seattle Seahawks third-round draft choice LB Cody Barton signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks Friday, June 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Barton could be the replacement for Bobby Wagner if Wagner is not signed to a new contract next year. He and Ben Burr-Kirven were drafted this year to provide depth now and maybe start in the future. |
Seahawks | Rashaad Penny slim and trim Fri Jun 7, 02:05 PM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny has reportedly dropped 15 pounds and is being meant toward by Hall of Famer and fellow San Diego State alum Marshall Faulk.
| Footballguys view: Chris Carson has been out with a knee issue, so Penny will get a lot of chances before training camp to impress the staff and push for more snaps and touches this season. His ADP is modest for a first-round pick on a team that loves to run the ball. |
Rashaad Penny player page
Seahawks | Travis Homer sidelined Thu Jun 6, 10:08 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Travis Homer (undisclosed) missed practice Tuesday, June 4.
Link to story Seahawks | Amara Darboh misses practice Thu Jun 6, 10:05 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Amara Darboh (undisclosed) was unable to practice Tuesday, June 4.
Link to storyAmara Darboh player page
Seahawks | David Moore seeing first-team reps Thu Jun 6, 09:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR David Moore has spent time with the first-team offense in three-receiver sets during spring practices.
Link to storyDavid Moore player page
Seahawks | Tyler Lockett working from slot Thu Jun 6, 09:51 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett has been working out of the slot in three-receiver sets during spring practices.
Link to storyTyler Lockett player page
Seahawks | Gary Jennings back on the field Thu Jun 6, 09:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Gary Jennings (hamstring) participated in practice on a limited basis Thursday, June 6.
| Footballguys view: Jennings is a big and swift possession receiver the Seahawks picked up in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. We'll see how he mixes into the revamped WR corps in Seattle. Jennings could be the No. 3 receiver behind Tyler Lockett and fellow rookie D.K. Metcalf. |
Seahawks | Drumbeat continues for Jaron Brown Tue Jun 4, 11:55 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaron Brown has enjoyed an 'unbelievable' offseason, according to offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who echoed earlier comments from head coach Pete Carroll that Brown could have a larger role this season.'(Brown) did so much of the dirty work for us last year that ... we kind of forgot that he's a really established receiver and he's looked dynamic out here,' Schottenheimer said.
| Footballguys view: That's what we all should be listening for at this point in the offseason; drumbeats. It's something that has continued in the conversation/reporting about Jaron Brown. Any former Clemson receiver in the league we will keep tabs on, and we've had our eyes on Brown in dynasty formats since he got into the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Last year in his first season with Seattle, Brown had just 14 catches for 166 yards but five of those grabs were for touchdowns. We'll see if he can continue to develop and be more than a red-zone threat this season. |
Jaron Brown player page
Seahawks | Jacob Hollister making early impression Tue Jun 4, 11:14 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister is reportedly off to a strong start and has caught the eye of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who referred to his new pupil as a 'terrific acquisition.''The speed element is awesome. Really good route-runner. A lot like Tyler (Lockett) in terms of the instincts, just the ability to get open. He has a great feel for coverages, man to zone,' Schottenheimer said.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots could've used this guy. They traded him to Seattle earlier this year as they were jam-packed at the position at the time. That's not the case now as the Patriots might start Matt LaCosse to begin the regular season. We've appreciated Hollister's game since his days in college at Wyoming when he was a favorite target of Josh Allen. Hollister is buried on the depth hart behind Will Dissly, Nick Vannett and Ed Dickson but it's good news he is impressing. |
Jacob Hollister player page
Seahawks | Rashaad Penny in great shape Tue Jun 4, 05:46 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny has drawn raves for his conditioning this offseason, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the second-year back here. He's been working hard to prove that he can be a featured player for the Seahawks. They'll use Penny and Chris Carson in a RBBC this season. Penny has a current ADP of RB36 (8.02) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Rashaad Penny player page
Seahawks | Malik McDowell sued by Seahawks Fri May 31, 10:34 AM
Former Seattle Seahawks DT Malik McDowell is being sued by the Seahawks alleging he failed to repay the team $799,238, the amount an arbitrator ordered the defensive lineman to give back to the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: McDowell has yet to respond to the arbitrator's ruling. A second-round pick in the 2017 draft, McDowell missed his entire rookie season after suffering a severe head injury in an ATV accident. He was waived by the Seahawks last July and spent 2018 out of the league. McDowell turns 23-years old later this month and it sounds like he wants to resume playing football. |
Malik McDowell player page
Seahawks | Adam Choice clears waivers Fri May 31, 02:32 AM
Seattle Seahawks RB Adam Choice (undisclosed) cleared waivers and reverted to the team's Injured Reserve on Thursday, May 30.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle signs Marcelias Sutton Wed May 29, 07:42 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Marcelias Sutton (Oklahoma) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, May 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured RB Adam Choice (undisclosed).
| Footballguys view: Sutton participated in Seattle's rookie minicamp as a tryout player earlier this month. A junior college transfer (Lackawanna College), Sutton had 282 rushing yards and four touchdowns in two seasons with the Sooners. His senior season was cut short after six games due to a leg injury. He can contribute as a runner, receiver or return man. |
Seahawks | Jaron Brown working with starters Thu May 23, 09:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaron Brown has been working with the first-team offense during OTAs.
| Footballguys view: Brown set a career high with five touchdown catches last year...but he did it on only 14 grabs (for 166 yards). We'll see if Brown can stay with this first-team offense and have a larger role in 2019. Seattle has revamped their WR corps this offseason and moved on from Doug Baldwin. With rookie WRs like D.K. Metcalf and Gary Jennings, Brown might not be able to hang onto that premium spot on the depth chart. |
Jaron Brown player page
Seahawks | Gary Jennings still sidelined Thu May 23, 08:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Gary Jennings (hamstring) has been unable to participate in the first week of OTAs.
| Footballguys view: Jennings is a strong possession receiver, measuring in at 6'1" 215 pounds. A fourth-round pick out of West Virginia, Jennings knows how to use his body and strength to win contested passes. He's not the fastest or quickest receiver, using more guile than natural gifts to produce. We'll monitor him in dynasty formats as he tries to win a spot on the depth chart when healthy. |
Seahawks | D.K. Metcalf signs rookie contract Wed May 22, 03:48 PM
Seattle Seahawks second-round draft choice WR D.K. Metcalf signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks Wednesday, May 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Metcalf has to be a captain in the 'pre-draft hype team' as there weren't many players discussed more before the draft at the end of April. He's big, fast in a straight line and has great weight room selfies. Metcalf needs to be more nuanced as a route runner but he also could be more physical at the catch point, especially because he's incredibly strong. The upside is through the roof for Metcalf, but he's raw and unfinished....and he has had trouble staying healthy. His career should be fun to watch unfold because of the high ceiling but expect the rookie to perhaps have a larger learning curve than others in his class. |
Seahawks | Jarran Reed out until camp Tue May 21, 08:09 PM
Seattle Seahawks DT Jarran Reed (hernia) will be sidelined until training camp because of offseason sports hernia surgery.
Link to storyJarran Reed player page
Seahawks | Bradley McDougald recovering from surgery Tue May 21, 08:07 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Bradley McDougald (knee) underwent knee surgery this offseason and likely will not return until training camp.
Link to storyBradley McDougald player page
Seahawks | Ziggy Ansah may be ready for opener Tue May 21, 08:05 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) has a chance to be ready for the start of the regular season, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks knew when they picked up Ansah (to replace Frank Clark) they might have to wait to see him on the field. We'll likely see Ansah eased into action at some point during training camp. |
Ezekiel Ansah player page
Seahawks | Bobby Wagner looking for big contract Tue May 21, 08:03 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner said he wants to sign a new contract that is better than the five-year, $85 million contract New York Jets LB C.J. Mosley signed this offseason. Wagner is attending the organized team activities but will not participate in practice because of his contract situation.
| Footballguys view: It's a good faith move for Wagner to be there. Reports say Wagner is not open to taking a hometown discount, and with the way linebackers got paid in free agency that's not a bad move. Wagner is in the final year of his deal and Seattle has expressed interest in getting him a new deal. According to OverTheCap.com, the Seahawks have around $23.9 million in effective cap space at this time. |
Bobby Wagner player page
Seahawks | Chris Carson underwent knee procedure Tue May 21, 04:38 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson (knee) 'had a little work done' on his knee recently but should be able to practice again in a couple of weeks, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like a knee scope but the details of Carson's knee surgery is unknown. It's a situation for Fantasy GMs to watch closely as Carson was set to be the lead back for Seattle. He could still win the top job in training camp, but this injury gives second-year RB Rashaad Penny plenty of opportunity to showcase his skill set. |
Chris Carson player page
Seahawks | L.J. Collier inks rookie pact Tue May 21, 03:38 PM
Seattle Seahawks first-round DE L.J. Collier signed a four-year contract - which includes a fifth-year team option - worth $10.836 million on Monday, May 21. The deal also reportedly includes a $5.9 million signing bonus.
Link to story Seahawks | D.K. Metcalf could start as rookie Thu May 16, 02:36 AM
Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf was impressive during the team's rookie minicamp, according to the Washington Post's John Clayton, who said it was the best showing seen at a Seattle rookie camp since QB Russell Wilson back in 2012. Clayton added that Metcalf did so well that the team could start him on the outside and slide WR Tyler Lockett into the slot.
| Footballguys view: There's certainly a lot of hype around Metcalf. There was in the draft and now that is continuing in minicamp. We'll see when we get to training camp and the preseason if Metcalf can live up to the hype. He's big and fast and a potential red-zone threat for Wilson and the Seahawks passing game. We'll monitor this situation closely as the season draws near. |
Seahawks | No timetable for Ziggy Ansah Wed May 15, 06:32 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) said he is happy with the progress he is making in his recovery from a shoulder injury but does not have a timetable for when he will return to the lineup.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks signed Ansah to a one-year deal with $6 million guaranteed as they look to replace DE Frank Clark. They'll move him along slowly and there are various speculative reports on when he'll be ready. Some think Ansah is good for the middle of training camp while there are others who say he could miss the first month of the season. |
Ezekiel Ansah player page
Seahawks | Seattle locks up four more rookies Tue May 14, 05:28 PM
Seattle Seahawks fourth-round WR Gary Jennings, sixth-round RB Travis Homer and sixth-round DT Demarcus Christmas and seventh-round WR John Ursua signed undisclosed four-year contracts Tuesday, May 14.
| Footballguys view: Jennings is not the fastest prospect but he can be a reliable possession receiver. Homer is a compact back with the quickness and footwork to be elusive in space. While not a pile-pusher, Homer is intent as a runner and not afraid to run inside. Ursua is a speed slot receiver who needs to learn how to run better routes. We'll watch all of these rookie in various degrees of dynasty formats. |
Seahawks | Seattle parts with two UDFAs Mon May 13, 05:26 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Taryn Christion and TE Mik'Quan Deane were waived Monday, May 13.
Link to story Seahawks | Geno Smith finds new home in Seattle Mon May 13, 02:54 PM
Free-agent QB Geno Smith (Chargers) signed an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, May 13.
| Footballguys view: Smith will compete to be a backup behind starter Russell Wilson. The Seahawks have Paxton Lynch as the primary backup now, and Smith should be able to push him for the no.2 job. |
Geno Smith player page
Seahawks | Geno Smith headed to Seattle Mon May 13, 10:16 AM
Free-agent QB Geno Smith (Chargers) is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks Monday, May 13. Terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Smith could win the backup job to Russell Wilson. The Seahawks have Paxton Lynch there, former first-round pick, but he's rarely flashed as a pro with the Broncos and is known to have questions about his work ethic. We'll see if Smith can win the no.2 job for the Seahawks. |
Geno Smith player page
Seahawks | Seattle to sign Al Woods Sat May 11, 08:08 AM
Updating a previous report, the Seattle Seahawks will sign free-agent DT Al Woods (Colts) to a one-year deal worth $2.25 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks won't get hit in the comp pick formula for this signing because of the timing. He'll eat up some rotational nose tackle snaps and start in a pinch. |
Al Woods player page
Seahawks | Nate Orchard done in Seattle Fri May 10, 04:04 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Nate Orchard was released Friday, May 10.
| Footballguys view: Orchard was a second-round pick by Sashi Brown in 2015, but has failed to live up to his lofty billing as a pro and didn't even make it to the end of his rookie contract. |
Nate Orchard player page
Seahawks | Seattle parts ways with Kam Chancellor Thu May 9, 04:25 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Kam Chancellor (neck) was released with a failed physical designation Thursday, May 9.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Chancellor did not play at all in 2018 and only made it through nine games in 2017. A four-time Pro Bowl player, Chancellor was one of the most intimidating players in the league and a key member of the 'Legion of Boom.' Neck injuries are always tricky to come back from, so Chancellor's days in the NFL are likely done. |
Kam Chancellor player page
Seahawks | Doug Baldwin let go Thu May 9, 04:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin (hernia, knee, shoulder) was released with a failed physical designation Thursday, May 9.
| Footballguys view: Baldwin should be retiring in the near future. The Seahawks were ready for this move and that's why they selected three wide receivers in the 2019 NFL draft. Without Baldwin, the Seahawks no.1 wide receiver becomes Tyler Lockett. The rest will have to compete in training camp to establish a pecking order. |
Doug Baldwin player page
Seahawks | Seattle signs three free agents Thu May 9, 03:43 PM
Free-agent CB Jamar Taylor (Broncos), FB Nick Bellore (Lions) and OG Marcus Martin (Cowboys) signed undisclosed contracts with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, May 9.
Link to storyNick Bellore player page
Jamar Taylor player page
Seahawks | Ziggy Ansah financials Thu May 9, 02:25 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Ziggy Ansah's contract with the Seattle Seahawks is expected to be a one-year deal worth $9 million, including $6 million guaranteed, according to a source. With roster bonuses and other incentives, the contract could max out at $12.75 million.
Link to storyEzekiel Ansah player page
Seahawks | Jamar Taylor headed to Seahawks Thu May 9, 11:16 AM
Free-agent CB Jamar Taylor (Broncos) will sign with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, May 9. Terms weren't disclosed.
Link to storyJamar Taylor player page
