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John Schneider joins Wyman and Bob show to talk about plans at O-Line, signing WR Laviska Shenault
Seahawks President of Football Operations John Schneider joined the Wyman & Bob show LIVE from the Seahawks headquarters to talk about the Seahawks off-season, signing WR Laviska Shenault Jr and how they plan to focus on positions of need like OL. Is that the biggest need this team has?
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Seahawks sign former Pro Bowler as new Geno Smith protector
Smith spent much of the 2023 campaign under pressure from opposing defensive lines, and while it wasn’t as bad as it was in 2022, it still wasn’t great. Seattle has made it a goal of theirs to shore up his protection unit in front of them, and that led
them to veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, who signed with the team on a one-year deal.
How much did the Seahawks sign Laken Tomlinson for?
Tomlinson is entering the tenth year of his career in the NFL, previously having spent time with the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets. Having spent his entire career at the left guard position, that’s where Tomlinson figures to slot
in for Seattle. His durability (he hasn’t missed a game the past six seasons) and veteran poise should be a huge help for the Seahawks.
Entering his age-32 season, Tomlinson’s decline may have already begun, as he didn’t have a particularly great 2023 campaign with the Jets. That led to Seattle being able to scoop him up on a fairly team-friendly deal, as the veteran left guard can
earn up to $4 million over the course of this deal as he attempts to prove he still has some juice left in the tank.
Via Jeremy Fowler:
“Laken Tomlinson’s deal with the Seahawks is for one year and up to $4M, per source. Seattle gets a durable starter on the interior offensive line.”
Tomlinson has been one of the most consistent interior linemen in the game over the course of his career, and he earned Pro Bowl honors for his strong work in the 2021 campaign with the Niners. While he struggled at times with New York last year,
Seattle managed to add a quality starter to fill in the position for them for at least one season, with there being a high likelihood that they use a middle-round pick to hopefully add their future starter at the spot in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.
This certainly isn’t the type of move that will elevate Seattle to Super Bowl contender status, but these are the sorts of under the radar moves that can make all of the difference in the NFL. Tomlinson will be hoping to put together a bounce back
campaign with Seattle in 2024, and if he can do that, Smith should stand to benefit with more time under center, which will help the offense as a whole put up some big numbers moving forward.
Seahawks open offseason program and changes are obvious now with Mike Macdonald in charge
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Story by Gregg Bell, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.)
Apr. 10—Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett, Uchenna Nwosu, they noticed.
All the Seahawks who have been around here for more than a day or three noticed. Right away.
The "All In!" signs above every doorway leading from the locker room to the outdoor and the indoor practice fields the last 14 years? Gone.
The "Always Compete" mantra that had been painted, plastered and posted just about everywhere "All In!" wasn't inside the team headquarters building? Also gone.
"The biggest difference is: No basketball hoop," Lockett, the longest-tenured Seahawk, said Wednesday.
Embarking on his 10th NFL year all with Seattle, Lockett was speaking on the stage of the players' main meeting auditorium at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. The space to his right was where a regulation-size basketball goal had been bolted into
the carpeted floor. It was for team shooting contests at meetings. From 2010 until this winter, that is.
Now, that space is conspicuous emptiness. The scoreboard that used to track the shooting contests between offense and defense that led off team meetings is gone, too.
Yet more reminders Pete Carroll is no longer the Seahawks' coach. He's no longer Seattle's top football authority and all-encompassing culture-setter. The team fired him in January, after 14 years of this being his program.
Geno Smith: 'Terrible moment' of Pete Carroll fired, 1st impressions of new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald (Tacoma News Tribune)
Geno Smith says it was a sad day for him when #Seahawks fired Pete Carroll on January, for what the coach did for his career.
The QB also gives his 1st impressions of new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Yes, Smith/Seahawks offense have been watching a lot of UW Huskies film
Now it's Mike Macdonald's team. He's Seattle's coach.
Wednesday was a reminder it's going to take longer than these first days of the initial phase of the NFL's offseason training program for Seattle's veteran players to get used to this.
Macdonald arrives after being coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens' best-in-the-league defense the last two seasons. At 36, he's the NFL's youngest head coach.
His quarterback is just three years younger.
"It's different," Smith, the team's Pro Bowl QB Carroll chose in 2022 to replace traded Russell Wilson as Seattle's starter, said Wednesday of the Seahawks' regime change at this point in his career.
"I would say I didn't expect that."
Three months ago to the day, Smith sat in the front row of the same auditorium. He had been to Carroll's far left, slumped in his seat. He listened that January day as the coach who revived — saved, really — Smith's career talked. Carroll said he
fought to keep his job with Seahawks owner Jody Allen and vice chair Bert Kolde after the team missed the playoffs for only the third season in 12 years.
Carroll lost that fight with team ownership.
A part of Smith exited with Carroll.
"That day is a day I'll probably remember forever, just because of how things happened for me here," Smith said Wednesday. "Obviously, Coach Carroll, big influence on my career, helped me out a bunch when I came to this organization (in 2019).
Really helped me, thrust me, into this spotlight that I'm in now.
"So for me it was just kind of a terrible moment, to see someone that I love so much, having to part ways with him."
Smith shrugged.
"But, in the NFL that's the way things go," he said. "And very excited for what we have here now.
"It's going to be different. As you can see, there's no basketball hoop here. A lot of the signs are different. But this isn't the first time I've been through this. I've been on different teams. I was with the Jets when we had a coaching turnover (from
Rex Ryan and his staff in 2014 to Todd Bowles in 2015).
"I kind of know what to expect when it comes to this. And the real thing is, you've got to buy in. No matter who the coach is, no matter who's leading this thing, you've got to buy in — and all the guys have got to buy in."
That's what Macdonald is doing this first two weeks of the offseason program. He presenting, and selling, the Seahawks in daily team meetings on his new ways. Of thinking. Of talking. Of practicing. Of playing.
And, the plan is, of winning.
"That's the key message," Smith said. "And right now, I feel that's happening. I feel like the guys are really attentive and just buying in, and just trying to figure things out."
Smith and Lockett said that includes getting to know the coaches as people — where they are from, their families. That something they learned instantly about Carroll and his assistants upon joining the Seahawks over the last decade. And they've
known them now for years.
They are still getting to know Macdonald.
And, vice versa.
"I feel like he's starting to loosen up now," Nwosu said, comparing his young, rookie head coach Wednesday to his first team meeting in front of the Seahawks' players Monday. "First day was like, you know ...'I don't know what's going on.' He was,
kinda like, I don't know if he was nervous, or if that's just how he is."
The 27-year-old linebacker shrugged and laughed.
"I feel like he's loosened up a little more," Nwosu said. "You know, when you get around a new team, first-time head coach, I'm sure there's some nervousness that goes with it.
"I can't wait to get to know about him more, and not just about football."
All-new playbooks
These Seahawks are also trying to figure out the offensive, defensive and special-teams playbooks. They are all new.
Everything is different from the Carroll era, and from the systems of foormeerr offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt. The formations, the numbering system, the pass protections, the audibles — everything is
new to Smith and the Seahawks, on offense and defense.
Macdonald has 21 — count 'em, 21 — new assistant coaches. That includes new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, new offensive line coach Scott Huff and new defensive coordinator Aden Durde.
For Smith and the Seahawks offense does "red" now mean "blue" and "one" mean "two" compared to the offense the previous seasons under Carroll and play caller Waldron?
Smith grinned. That's exactly what he, Lockett, fellow receiver DK Metcalf, lead back Kenneth Walker and a remodeling line are going through right now with these team meetings each day.
"Yeah," Smith said, "everything's brand new. It's all new terminology. There are going to be new protections. Everything is going to be new. It's a fresh start, as far as learning the offense. For all of us."
He said he and the offense have been watching a ton of the Washington Huskies offense run by Michael Penix Jr. that Grubb called at UW the last two college seasons — including to a 21-game winning streak and the national championship game in
January.
"Been watching a lot of Huskies film," Smith said, nodding his head. "Those guys were lightin' it up!"
Smith said Macdonald has told his Seahawks he wants them to be "physical, hard-hitting. He was us to go out there and be confident, dominant" when they play.
"Like there are 13 guys on the field," Smith said.
That has Smith feeling refreshed entering his 12th NFL season, with this year and next remaining on his contract.
"I feel like a young 33," he said.
Nwosu: 'We have the right coaches now'
Nwosu, the Seahawks' leading pass rusher, had 9 1/2 sacks in 2022. He had two sacks in the first six games last year before he tore his pectoral. He missed Seattle's final 11 games of the team's second consecutive 9-8 season.
He has been rehabilitating in Southern California with John Meyer of the Meyer Institute of Sport in El Segundo. Meyer is the chairman of performance health and wellness for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers and the director of performance health and
wellness for the NHL's Los Angeles Kings. Meyer worked at USC when Nwosu played collegiately for the Trojans in his hometown.
Carroll and general manager John Schneider signed Nwosu out of his native Los Angeles from the Chargers, before the 2022 season. The Seahawks re-signed him last summer to a deal worth up to $59 million with $32 million guaranteed, months
before his injury.
Nwosu also is going to be noticing Carroll is gone these first months of the Macdonald regime. The outside linebacker said last summer Carroll was a large reason he re-signed with Seattle last year.
Nwosu said he's a couple weeks away from doing more football activities beyond the rehabilitation and weight-room work he's doing this week at the team's Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The News Tribune asked him if he will be ready to fully participate from the start of training camp in late July.
"Absolutely."
Nwosu was asked Wednesday what he expects to get out of this 2024 season with all that is new for these Seahawks.
"As a team, I expect a good playoff run," Nwosu said. "We've been close the last two years.
"I feel like it's time to really get over that hump.
"We've got all the players. I feel like we've got the right coaches now.
"You know, these coaches seem committed. They are really putting in the time and effort so far. And that's what you want to see from a staff.
"But, definitely a deep playoff run this year. Like I said, we've got all the pieces.
"Now, it's time to put it all together."
Having fun with it.
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In an offseason marked by transition and new faces in the coaching staff, the Seattle Seahawks are not resting on their laurels, especially when it comes to their quarterback lineup. With the 2024 NFL Draft looming, the Seahawks made headlines with their official visit from Oregon
quarterback Bo Nix, signaling a keen interest in scouting potential successors for Geno Smith.
Under the guidance of the newly appointed head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, Seattle’s offensive playbook is expected to undergo significant revisions. Grubb, in particular, brings a history of fostering dynamic passing games, a legacy he intends to
continue in the professional arena. His familiarity with the collegiate scene, especially against teams led by prospects like Nix, adds a layer of intrigue to Seattle’s draft preparations.
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Geno Smith’s resurgence in 2022 was a beacon of hope for the Seahawks, but his performance dip in 2023 casts a shadow of uncertainty over his future with the team. Amidst these developments, Seattle’s engagement with Nix is more than a routine evaluation—it’s a statement of intent.
Bo Nix: A Record-Setting Collegiate Career
Bo Nix’s collegiate achievements speak volumes about his potential to transition to the NFL. A Heisman Trophy finalist in 2023, Nix led the nation with an impressive 77.3 completion percentage, coupled with 4,508 passing yards, 45 touchdowns, and a mere three interceptions. His dual-
threat capability is underscored by an additional 234 rushing yards and six touchdowns, marking him as a versatile playmaker.
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Nix’s tenure at Auburn, followed by a transfer to Oregon, where he showcased his skills as a starter for two seasons, has been nothing short of remarkable. Holding the NCAA record for the most career starts at 61, with a 43-18 record, Nix has proven his durability and leadership on the
field.
The metrics from Pro Football Focus highlight Nix’s efficiency, boasting the best turnover-worthy throw percentage at just one percent and ranking fourth in yards per attempt. His quick decision-making, facilitated by Oregon’s offense, allowed Nix to deliver the ball with precision and
speed, attributes that the Seahawks could find highly beneficial.
Seattle Seahawks Draft Dilemma
Despite acquiring quarterback Sam Howell earlier this offseason, Seahawks general manager John Schneider has emphasized that this move won’t deter the team from exploring other prospects in the draft. With the No. 16 overall pick, the Seahawks might be out of reach for top-tier
quarterback prospects but remain in a favourable position to consider talents like Nix.
Ryan Grubb’s prior encounters with Nix, albeit as opponents, have perhaps provided valuable insights into Nix’s capabilities and how they could be harnessed within Seattle’s evolving offensive scheme. This strategic interest in Nix not only highlights the Seahawks’ proactive approach to
team building but also indicates a keen eye for talent that can adapt and thrive in the NFL.
As the draft approaches, all eyes will be on Seattle’s decision-making process. Will Bo Nix be the new face under center for the Seahawks, ushering in a new era of dynamic offensive play? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the Seahawks are committed to exploring all avenues to
ensure their competitive edge in the seasons to come.
John Schneider gets 100% real about rule change that triggered Seahawks’ intriguing offseason move
One of the Seahawks’ moves in the offseason was to sign former Jackson Jaguars and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault. Why would the team that’s relatively set at WR sign another receiver that might get buried down the depth chart? Well, John Schneider said that the
Shenault signing was partially motivated by the new kick return rules, per Brady Henderson.
“Schneider said the new kickoff rule — which should result in teams using two returners at once — was one of the primary reasons the Seahawks signed Laviska Shenault Jr. “He’s a great returner and really powerful dude. Like Dee [Eskridge], he has that explosive feel to him.””
NFL’s new kick-off rules: a refresher
The NFL is adopting a new set of rules for kick returns that is modeled from the XFL’s kickoff rules. The short version is that except for the kicker, the kicking team will line up closer to the return team. Both lines may only move once the returner fields the ball. Additionally, fair catches
are completely eliminated.
The goal of the newer rules is to both make kickoffs safer and allow for more exciting kickoff returns. Prior to the last few seasons, kickoffs were heavily criticized. They were the most dangerous plays in football, with players running into each other at full speed. When the fair catch rule
was tweaked, teams mostly elected to fair catch to keep everyone healthy. This change should allow returners like the Seahawks’ Shenault to thrive.
The Seahawks already have one of the best special teams units in the league. It’s no surprise that making special teams a point of emphasis was one of their key goals in the offseason.
Seahawks’ status for 2024
After a surprising run to the playoffs two years ago, the Seahawks came back down to Earth last year. They weren’t a bad team, no. However, they weren’t able to sustain the same play they had from last year. They had a 9-8 record, but were unfortunately unable to make it to the
postseason. It was a brutal reminder of how tough their division (and the NFC in general) can be.
Now, Seattle is coming into the 2024 season with a new face at the helm. Pete Carroll surprisingly stepped down from his post as the Seahawks’ head coach last year. Leading the team in 2024 is former defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. It’s a fascinating season for Seattle, as they
try to toe the line between building for the future and competing now.
As for Shenault, he’s far more likely to get snaps from the special teams than the offense. Most of the retooling that the Seahawks did were on defense. The offense is still mostly intact: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba form a solid core, with Jake Bobo slotting in at a
respectable WR4. Shenault will be taking over kick return snaps from DeeJay Dallas, who amassed 440 yards last year on returns alone.
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Both George Fant and Rayshawn Jenkins have agreed to terms with the Seahawks, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Although, one of these signings is not like the other. Jenkins may be playing in this system for the first time but Fant is coming back into familiar territory. The
offensive tackle played for the Seahawks from 2016 to 2019 when Pete Carroll, not Mike Macdonald, was still the head honcho.
These big men have roles to fulfill and they have been pretty good at it.
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Fant has gotten ahold of his issues when it comes to errors in the offensive line. In just eight games with the 2022 New York Jets, he tied his career-high in penalties by committing eight of them. This got minimized when he protected CJ Stroud in the Houston Texans offensive line as he
had just four penalties. Two of them were false starts while only 0ne was holding.
Fant is a seven-year veteran and learned to block efficiently without committing mistakes. His first stint with the Seahawks may have been riddled with a lot of penalties and errors but he has grown a lot since then.
This year’s NFL Free Agency truly is for two positions, running back and safety. Jenkins is the latest defensive specialist who added to that notion. After three years with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he will now be heading to one of the best defensive minds in the league, Coach Macdonald.
His production from the last season of 101 combined tackles, two interceptions, and a sack could greatly improve with the Seahawks. He is great at tracking down weapons and reading through schemes. Jenkins is surely a great signing.
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Xavier Worthy INSANE 4.21 40 Yard Dash 🔥😱 NFL COMBINE RECORD! Xavier Worthy Vs John Ross 👀
Xavier Worthy beats John Ross 40 yard dash time 😮
The NFL world is still stunned after watching wide receiver Xavier Worthy rewrite the 40-yard dash record at the Combine with a 4.21-second finish on Saturday night.
Worthy, who ran a 4.25-second 40 before breaking John Ross's 4.22 record in his second attempt, turned every head in Indianapolis, had the perfect response on social media after going viral.
The Texas Longhorns product took to X to let every NFL team, and their fans, know speed isn't the only part of his game he's bringing to the next level.
xavier worthy runs a 421 40 yard dash time
"Turn on the film the routes there don’t let that lil 40 mess your head up," Worthy wrote.
Worthy knows that speed can be a game-changer in an offense, but the best of the best are in the NFL, and it will take more than speed to get open on his next team.
But speed like Worthy’s can make up for moments where route-running isn’t at its best.
There were times he didn’t need to do much fancy footwork with the Longhorns, as head coach Steve Sarkisian used him as his deep threat, especially in 2023 when Texas made the College Football Playoff.
Worthy finished his final collegiate season with 75 catches for 1,014 yards and five touchdowns over 14 games on a roster that included other offensive stars like fellow receiver Adonai Mitchell, who also had a solid Combine performance.
Teams will be sure to look at the film to see where Worthy fits in their offense, but in a league that has seen speedy receivers make life much easier for coaches, it’s only a matter of when his name is called.
However, one of the main issues called upon by experts when discussing Worthy’s transition to the next level is his size at 160 pounds. He’s also had some drop issues during his college career. But again, speed can make up for a lot.
After Worthy continued sprinting around Lucas Oil Stadium following his record-breaking performance, NFL stars took to social media to react, including the fastest receiver currently in the league: Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill.
"4.2 is crazy sheesh," he tweeted.
Former deep threat DeSean Jackson also gave Worthy his flowers.
"Young fella @XavierWorthy got ROLLERS," he posted.
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Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb talks about what he plans to bring to this team
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We’re three months out from the NFL’s regular season schedule release, but we might as well get a head start on figuring out Week 1 for the Seattle Seahawks.
In each of the last two seasons, the Seahawks opened their campaign at home. Do I hear three straight seasons for the first time in Lumen Field history? Most likely, the answer is yes.
The 2024 regular season begins on Sept. 5 with the traditional Thursday kickoff, which will once again be in Kansas City. We know the Seahawks won’t be playing in the first ever trip to Brazil on September 6, which leaves us with either Sept. 8 or 9.
The Seattle Mariners and Seahawks playing home games on the same day is logistically a no-no. A quick look at the calendar indicates that the Seattle Mariners are on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, followed by an off-day on Monday. That’s one barrier cleared for a
home opener. The M’s are home on Thursday, Sept. 12, so we can rule out a Seahawks Week 2 home game on Prime Video.
Next up are the Seattle Sounders, who don’t have anything scheduled for the first week of September. The Sounders and OL Reign play at Lumen on Sept. 15 and 16 respectively, so it’s already a guarantee that the Seahawks are on the road in Week 2.
Through this process of elimination, we can anticipate that Mike Macdonald’s first regular season home game will be in front of the 12s. As for who they’ll face? Here’s a list of Seahawks home opponents:
Arizona Cardinals (4-13)
Los Angeles Rams (10-7)
San Francisco 49ers (12-5, lost the Super Bowl again)
Minnesota Vikings (7-10)
Green Bay Packers (9-8)
New York Giants (6-11)
Buffalo Bills (11-6)
Miami Dolphins (11-6)
Denver Broncos (8-9)
That’s a hell of a home schedule outside of the usual trio of divisional opponents! Find out more in May.
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New Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde is a lot different than most prominent NFL coaches, as he hails from Middlesex County in England, which is considered a part of Nort London. As such, he is a big fan of that other type of football, and West Ham United is his favorite team.
This led to a funny exchange during his press conference and a reaction from the English Premier League club afterward.
At his introductory press conference in Seattle, a reporter asked Durde what Premier League club he supported. As a Londoner, he shared that his favorite side is West Ham United. This drew an inaudible, but apparently negative response from the reporter, to which Durde hilariously
responded, “What’s wrong with that? Come on. What did you want me to say? I’m done!”
After the Seahawks posted this exchange to its social media accounts, the West Ham X/Twitter account also shared it and wrote, “Imagine having better taste, you can’t.” They also tagged the Seahawks and added three crossed hammers emojis, as the team’s nickname is The Hammers.
Favorite football team? That would be @WestHam.Imagine having better taste, you can’t. @Seahawks
EPL club fandom is a very regional thing in England. Which stadium you grow up closest to often determines which club you support.
Aden Durde is mentioned as growing up in Middlesex County and North London. Most North Londoners support Tottenham Hotspur or Arsenal. However, if the new Seahawks defensive coordinator grew up on the southeast side of the county, he may have been closest to East London’s
West Ham.
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Some how. Some way.
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Report: Seahawks interview former Raiders assistant for quarterbacks coach
The Seattle Seahawks have their offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinators, now it’s time to fill out the remaining positional coaches on Mike Macdonald’s staff.
CBS insider Jonathan Jones reports that the Seahawks interviewed former Las Vegas Raiders offensive assistant Fred Walker for quarterbacks coach. Walker was not the quarterbacks coach in Vegas, but did see his role change slightly after Josh McDaniels was fired.
When Josh McDaniels hired Walker in 2022, it marked his first NFL job. Could the Seahawks QBs coach position be his second?
Seattle’s current quarterbacks coach is Greg Olson, who was the Raiders’ offensive coordinator right before McDaniels’ arrival. It is obviously not expected for Olson to be retained by Coach Macdonald.
The Seahawks are set to hire Durde as their DC
The Seahawks hired one piece of the Cowboys’ defensive brain trust from the 2023 season. According to Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, the Seahawks are set to hire Aden Durde as their defensive coordinator.
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Carroll will stay on in an advisory role with the franchise, which could bring an interesting power dynamic in the Pacific Northwest. A rebuild is always possible, but the Seahawks will most likely want to build on the solid player base they currently have.
Acquisitions are usually the focus once the season ends, but some of the toughest decisions are internal debates over which veteran players to cut to save money. The Seahawks enter the offseason with -$1.5 million in cap space and must find ways to get in the black by releasing players
and reallocating funds. Here are the top three cut candidates for the Seahawks this offseason.
Tyler Lockett (Wide Receiver)
The longest-tenured member of the Seahawks, Tyler Lockett has been one of the most consistent receivers in the NFL during his time in Seattle. But the 2023 season was the signal of a possible decline for the veteran wideout. Lockett had just 894 receiving yards — his lowest total since
2017 — while not recording a 100-yard game. Lockett turns 32 soon after the 2024 season begins and the franchise will begin to consider whether it is time for the former All-Pro to move on.
Tyler Lockett has two years left on his current deal, but cutting the 31-year-old saves the Seahawks $18 million in 2024 while leaving just under $10 million in dead cap for each of the next two seasons. The veteran wideout will be hoping to play his 10th season in Seattle, but the
Seahawks have a significant motive to let go of their star receiver this offseason.
Will Dissly (Tight End)
Carrying the 12th-highest cap hit among tight ends in 2024 — higher than Evan Engram, Dallas Goedert, or David Njoku — is the Seahawks’ own Will Dissly. Dissly has a cap hit of $10 million as he enters the final year of a three-year, $24 million deal. That is a considerable sum of
money to pay toward a tight end known mostly for his blocking. Dissly had just 17 catches for 172 yards in 2023, both the lowest since his rookie year in 2018, while playing a career-low 39% of offensive snaps.
With both Noah Fant and Cody Parkinson earning bigger shares of both playing time and targets, it does not make sense for Seattle’s third tight end to have the team’s seventh-highest cap hit. Cutting Dissly saves the franchise $7 million of his $10 million salary, making this move a no-
brainer.
Jamal Adams (Safety)
When healthy, Jamal Adams is one of the best safeties in the league. But Adams’ health has been a hope more than an expectation during his time in Seattle. The former New York Jet has not played more than 12 games in a season for the Seahawks — with just 10 games played over
the last two seasons combined. Adams has two seasons left on his four-year, $70 million deal in Seattle, and with the franchise in need of cap space, the three-time All-Pro could find himself as a cap casualty.
The Seahawks would save $16.5 million by cutting their star safety after June 1, leaving them with $10.5 million in dead cap for 2024 and 2025. Given Adams’ frequent injury history, this move is becoming increasingly probable.
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Seahawks Players At The Pro Bowl.
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2 best players Seahawks must trade for in 2024 NFL offseason
Seahawks’ 2023 Season
The Seahawks concluded their 2023 campaign recently with a victory that marginally improved their record but fell short of playoff contention.
Subsequently, the organization witnessed a notable transition. Seahawks Chair Jody Allen announced the amicable departure of erstwhile head coach Pete Carroll, transitioning him into an advisory position within the organization.
Despite the unmet expectations of the 2023 season, there were still notable highlights and commendable performances. Moreover, there remains an air of optimism regarding the team’s future under the stewardship of general manager John Schneider and incoming head coach Mike Macdonald.
Offseason Considerations
The Seahawks confront challenging salary cap constraints. These necessitate the potential departure of some key players to address the issue. One possible move is trading 31-year-old wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Sure, this may be met with resistance from fans. However, it represents a
pragmatic financial decision given his declining productivity and the $8 million in cap relief it would afford.
Tight end Will Dissly, with one year left on his contract, also stands as a dispensable asset following a season of limited utilization. Trading him would free up $7 million in cap space. Safety Jamal Adams has also failed to justify his trade and contract value. He looms as a plausible cap
casualty.
Here we will look at the two best players the Seattle Seahawks must trade for during the 2024 NFL offseason.
Justin Fields, QB
As the Seattle Seahawks gear up for another offseason, their sights are set on emulating the success of the San Francisco 49ers. A key priority lies in constructing a formidable defensive unit reminiscent of the 49ers’ formidable rush packages. Now, sure, finding another Nick Bosa may
be a tall order. However, they can replicate the 49ers’ blueprint from the early Russell Wilson era by centering their roster around a quarterback on a rookie contract.
Enter Justin Fields. Despite displaying flashes of brilliance, his NFL journey has been marred by inconsistency. That’s much like Geno Smith’s early tenure with the New York Jets. However, a potential move to Seattle could offer Fields a vastly improved supporting cast. This includes DK
Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, alongside running backs Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.
Moreover, Seattle’s new coach may unearth Fields’ untapped potential. This is particularly true in addressing concerns about his accuracy. The success stories of Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield underscore the transformative power of the right coaching environment. Fields’ dual-threat
prowess aligns with GM John Schneider’s strategic vision. Additionally, his modest contract of $1.6 million for 2024 adds to his allure.
DeForest Buckner, DT
Over the past two seasons, the Seahawks have languished in rush defense rankings. They have ranked 30th and 31st, respectively. The latter part of the 2023 season saw a disconcerting trend, with the Seahawks conceding over 160 rushing yards per game from December onwards. This
included over 200 yards in the final two games. This defensive lapse necessitates a solution, potentially through trade.
Enter DeForest Buckner, who has one more year in his contract before entering free agency in 2025. This status makes him an enticing target. Acquiring Buckner could mean parting ways with Leonard Williams. However, the move promises to fortify both the run and pass defense. A
stout run defense disrupts opposing offenses and sets the stage for effective pass defense. Buckner could lead the way in that regard.
Of course, scheme and coaching philosophies influence defensive strategies. That said, Buckner’s addition would undeniably elevate Seattle’s defensive capabilities and provide a significant boost to the team’s overall performance.
Looking Ahead
The Seattle Seahawks face a critical juncture in the 2024 NFL offseason. They have aspirations to reclaim their prominence in the league. The pursuit of Justin Fields and DeForest Buckner underscores the team’s commitment to addressing key deficiencies while capitalizing on emerging
opportunities. Fields symbolizes a potential catalyst for offensive rejuvenation. Meanwhile, Buckner offers a formidable presence to shore up the defense.
The Seahawks’ decisions in the coming months will shape the trajectory of the franchise for years to come. With a blend of astute personnel moves and a renewed sense of purpose, Seattle aims to reignite its championship aspirations. Their fans want the team to chart a course towards
sustained success and a return to the playoffs in 2024-25.
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“I don’t think anybody does it like him. Nobody cares like him. Nobody will do what he does,” the Ravens’ 2020 first-round draft pick said.
“The guy is all around just the best person I’ve been around, coach-wise, person-wise. He really cares. He truly cares about the players, the people around the organization and the fans.”
Mike Macdonald
Frazier was last in the NFL in 2022 as the DC for the Bills
The Seattle Seahawks are hiring Leslie Frazier as their assistant head coach, according to CBS Sports HQ Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson. Frazier will now join the staff of Mike Macdonald, who was officially hired as head coach earlier this week to succeed Pete Carroll.
Given that Macdonald is currently the youngest head coach in the NFL, it'd make sense that he'd want someone with experience on the staff to tap into as a resource and Frazier brings that in bunches. The 64-year-old has been in the league since 1999 when he was hired as the
defensive backs coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to that, he played in the league for five seasons as a cornerback (all with the Chicago Bears). Frazier also was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, starting under the interim tag in 2010 and assumed the full-time gig from 2011
to 2013.
More recently, Frazier was in Buffalo as the defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2022. Over his final three seasons in the league, he also held the assistant head coach title that he'll now don in Seattle.
Last year, the Bills announced that Frazier would not be returning in 2023. While he was stepping away from the team, it wasn't framed as a retirement, so this return to the league in this capacity isn't too surprising. This offseason, Frazier was interviewed for the then-
open Chargers head-coaching position before they went with Jim Harbaugh. He also reportedly garnered interest from the Miami Dolphins for their defensive coordinator job that opened up with the departure of Vic Fangio to the Eagles. Anderson reports that Frazier said four teams
stepped up their efforts to pursue him before he decided to join Seattle.
The difference, per Anderson, was his relationship with Macdonald.The duo did have some crossover when Frazier was in Baltimore as the Ravens secondary coach in 2016. At the time, Macdonald was a defensive assistant on the staff before ultimately ascending to defensive coordinator
over the last two seasons. Frazier told Anderson that Macdonald was his quality control coach.
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The Seattle Seahawks may have missed the playoffs and moved on from head coach Pete Carroll, but GM John Schneider thinks there is still plenty to be excited about, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com:
“I think it’s a young, talented team that feels like they’re right on the cusp,” Schneider said. “I think there’s a lot of guys who have a ton of confidence in their abilities.”
The Seahawks GM also told Boyle about how they handled a disappointing end to the season:
“They’re all highly disappointed in what just happened, and I think, to a man, they would all tell you—and I know this from the exit interviews that I had—that we still should be playing,” Schneider said. “Everyone was very disappointed. But I think it’s a great core, I think we’re a very
attractive job because of that. There’s young talent all over the place.”
Carroll had been the head coach of the Seahawks for 14 years before being let go. Earlier this week, Schneider talked about what he’s looking for in his replacement:
“You definitely have to look at the history. You have to look at the different experiences those individuals have had. We’ve done a ton of study on that already. We’ve been looking at it for years,” said Schneider. “Special teams coaches at coach (John) Harbaugh… Obviously, he stands out
with all the success they’ve had in Baltimore When you’re the special teams coach you have a really good feel for and you’re in the midst of who’s going to inactive, active all throughout the week, and the planning on both sides of the ball with the offensive staff and the defensive staff
and what both groups are looking for.”
Former Seahawks Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor talk about new restaurant 'Legion'
A new era for the Legion of Boom as Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor open a new restaurant and bar in Bellevue, Washington.
Seahawks legends Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor open sports bar in Bellevue
Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman during Superbowl XLIX in 2015 Tom Hauck/Getty Images
Members of the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom are the closest thing the Seattle area has to actual royalty, and apparently two members of this royal family are preparing to add to their empire. This week, an eagle-eyed reporter at the Puget Sound Business Journal spotted in a state Liquor and Cannabis Board filing that
Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman are part of a team opening a sports bar in the Bellevue Collection mall.
The bar will be called (appropriately) Legion; a spokesperson told the Business Journal that the 7,500-square-foot space will be an upscale bar that focuses on cocktails and soul food, and that the opening date is slated for September — just in time for the kickoff for NFL season.
Since the LOB-era Seahawks have retired, they’ve been more like the Legion of Mmmmmm. Sherman opened two Wingstop locations while still playing, while his former teammate Sidney Rice invested in Wingstop in 2013 and has since become a partner in a Walla Walla winery called Dossier, which recently opened
a tasting room. Marshawn Lynch opened a restaurant in Portland called Beastro last year. Lynch was going to call it simply Beast, a reference to his “Beast Mode” nickname, but a protest from chef Naomi Pomeroy — whose famous (now closed) restaurant was also called Beast — forced him to change the name.
The Bellevue Collection has been beefing up its dining scene: In March the first Milk Bar in Washington State opened next to the Nordstrom, and last month the Lincoln South Food Hall opened.
Before jumping into a future of uncertainty Pete Carroll said he is “excited about,” he spent one more night Wednesday going down memory lane.
A few hours after holding a news conference at the Seahawks facility in Renton to discuss the team’s announcement that he would no longer be the coach, Carroll convened with some former players — some from the 2023 team and many from previous years — at Legion Sports Bar in
Bellevue. The bar’s owners include former Seahawks Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor.
Among those attending was former Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson. It apparently is the first time Wilson reunited with Carroll and former Seahawks teammates since his trade to Denver in March 2022 other than some brief interaction before the Seahawks and Broncos played at
Lumen Field that September.
Carroll talked about the night in an interview with Seattle Sports 710 AM that the station will air at 8 a.m. Friday. The details were revealed in a story on its website Thursday.
Invitations to the gathering were sent throughout the day to current and former players, with Seattle Sports 710 quoting Carroll as saying he wanted to see if “we can get the band back together” and that “guys just started showing up out of nowhere.”
Wilson, who was at his offseason home in the San Diego area following the conclusion of the season for the Denver Broncos, flew up to make a surprise appearance.
“Out of nowhere, Russ just hit the scene,” Carroll said. “They flew up from San Diego or something like that and surprised us, which just made it really fun.”
Wilson posted pictures of the night on the social media platform X, writing: “Grateful for you! Fun Celebrating you tonight and all the memories!”
Wilson posted a picture of a group of players standing with Carroll that included Sherman, Chancellor, Tyler Lockett, Bobby Wagner, Sidney Rice, Jermaine Kearse, DeShawn Shead and longtime Carroll assistant Carl “Tater” Smith.
“It was great to see all those guys,” Carroll said. “Great to see Russ.”
Carroll recounted to 710 seeing Sherman and Wilson — who had not been teammates since Sherman was released by the Seahawks in March 2018 — talking in the doorway as the night was ending.
“And they both looked at me [and] said, ‘Look what had to happen for you to get us two talking to one another and having fun,’ ” Carroll said. “It was a great moment.”
Carroll said during his news conference Wednesday that creating a culture in which players would feel tied to each other far after their playing careers would be one of his proudest accomplishments. As he said those words, Lockett, Wagner and quarterback Geno Smith were among those
in the audience at the VMAC.
“To see some of our guys here today, it means the world,” Carroll said. “It means the world. I want to remind us about the work, tons of work, dedication. All that hard stuff that we do with coaches and players to get to where we can get to. But it’s really always been the fun. And Wags
[Wagner], you’ve always been the guy that reminds us, ‘If you’re not doing it right, you’re not having any fun at all.’ And I appreciate you keeping me connected to that. It’s pretty inherent to me, too. We’re birds of a feather in that regard.
“Bobby, I appreciate you and T-Lock [Lockett] and Geno that have kept me connected to our former players. That’s a really important part of this relationship of being a coach, particularly in this program where we’ve been there for so long and so many souls have come through. Having
you guys with me all the way through this time, and I always feel like I’m a little bit connected to those guys. And I don’t want to ever lose that connection, because I’m so indebted to the time we spent and all the things we did.”
Thank You Pete Carroll
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The Seattle Seahawks missed the playoffs for only the fourth time under Pete Carroll, but the second time in three seasons. While there hasn’t been any major indicator that the Seahawks would part ways with the most successful coach in franchise history, the Ian Rapoport
scoop revealed that Carroll’s contract is only guaranteed through the 2024 season, with an option for 2025 available to be exercised by the organization.
After the team’s 21-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals, Carroll very briefly commented on whether or not he’ll still be coaching the team next season. It’s important to note the “at this point” part of the answer.
Rapoport’s article noted that Seattle’s ownership will be “evaluating and updating contingency plans in the event longtime coach Pete Carroll, now 72 years old, decides to walk away.”
Carroll will presumably have his Monday morning radio show on Seattle Sports 710 to potentially elaborate further, but perhaps for the first time since his arrival in 2010, there is absolutely no guarantee that Pete is the Seahawks head coach for the following season.
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Greatest game of the Pete Carroll era.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is setting the record straight as to why he’s not encouraged by the amount of minority coaches leading NFL football teams. There are now a record 9 NFL minority head coaches, after the Carolina Panthers hired Dave Canales for the 2024 season.
“I’m not moved or encouraged by a few more minorities having jobs that they are more than qualified for,” Smith said on his social media. “True equality means that the conversation is no longer being had, based on the fact that we are all being given equal opportunity (which we are not).”
The Seahawks’ Smith made those comments on social media after he’d been asked by a reporter earlier if he was encouraged about the current number of NFL coaches who are from minority ethnic groups.
“I don’t find it encouraging at all. It’s 2024. Why are we still talking about minorities?” Smith said at the time, per ESPN. Smith then went to social media to clarify these comments and give further context to what he was speaking about.
Smith is a former NFL Comeback Player of the Year who led the Seahawks to a 9-8 record in 2023. He threw for 3,624 yards in the 2023 season, with 20 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Smith has thrown for nearly 8,000 yards in the last two seasons leading the Seahawks.
Smith also played for the New York Jets, New York Giants, and L.A. Chargers in his more than a decade in the National Football League. Smith played college football at West Virginia, where he led the Mountaineers to an Orange Bowl victory in the 2011 season.
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NFL's John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration sees tributes throughout tripleheader
John Madden believed Thanksgiving is about family, football, food, tradition and fun.
And the turducken, of course.
The NFL will celebrate his legacy for a second annual John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration during its tripleheader on Thursday.
Madden, the legendary NFL coach turned broadcaster and video game pioneer, called 20 Thanksgiving games during his career, where his turducken (a deboned turkey, stuffed with a deboned duck, stuffed with a chicken) became a holiday delicacy.
The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX. The Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Commanders at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS. And the San Francisco 49ers visit the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
The NFL will honor Madden throughout Thanksgiving Day with:
∎Tributes to Madden for his contributions to the sport in each game, in the broadcast booth and on the field.
∎A “Madden Hallmark" will kick off each broadcast, conveying what Thanksgiving meant to Madden in his own words.