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September 24, 2023
Absolutely insanely cool experience today playing with the Blue Thunder Drumline at todays Seattle Seahawks game… Played a few songs with the whole Drumline and then at the 2 minute warning before halftime, they spontaneously threw me a Drum
Solo too! (No pressure, only on the Jumbotron in a football stadium in front of 65,000 people 
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)Here’s some photos in the meantime, and when I get video footage in the coming days, I’ll post it too…(some cool BTS videos in todays IG sto… 
Mike Portnoy with Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline: Conga - Sept 24th 2023
Marshawn & Doug Baldwin on Russell Wilson HOF Debate, Legion of Boom Battles + Wild Practice Stories
On today's episode of The Get Got Podcast Mike and Marshawn welcome former teammate Doug Baldwin. Together they talk Russel Wilson in the hall of fame?
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald
The players seem to like the uniforms, too, according to Seahawks.com.
“I'm ready to put this on and wear in the game,” cornerback Devon Witherspoon said. “It's clean. And I think the fans are going to love it.”
Running back Kenneth Walker agreed, “I like them a lot. It's just a new look, and I like new looks. I think the 12s will love it.”
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No one in the NFL gets loud like the 12s. When the 12s compete on gameday, you feel it – literally. Their noise reverberates throughout the stadium, into the bedrock of the city, and beyond.
Seattle Seahawks 2025 Schedule
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Monday Update
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses the Seahawks' performance in their recent loss to the 49ers. He praises the team's effort and physicality while acknowledging the need for improved execution and attention to detail. Macdonald highlights Sam Darnold's decisive play and Josh Jobe's
strong performance in extended playing time. He addresses Nick Emmanwori's high ankle sprain and emphasizes the need for better pass rushing and third-down defense. The coach expresses determination to improve their home game performance and discusses areas for improvement in the
run game and overall execution.
Head Coach Mike Macdonald Recaps Week 1, Gives Update On Nick Emmanwori
Sunday Sept. 14
FINAL
SEA 31 vs. 17 PIT 
Opportunistic Seahawks take advantage of Steelers miscues in 31-17 victory
Bruce Dickinson US national anthem at Pittsburgh Steelers home opener
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem earlier today (Sunday, September 14) prior to Pittsburgh Steelers' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Video of his appearance can be seen below.
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PITTSBURGH -- — George Holani pounced on a live ball in the end zone for an improbable touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks took advantage of sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Steelers to pull off a 31-17 surprise on Sunday.
The Seahawks had taken a 3-point lead early in the fourth quarter on Jason Myers' 54-yard field goal when the ensuing kickoff bounced over the hands of Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson and into the end zone.
George Holani Holaniiii hes got it in the End Zone
While Johnson turned his back and walked toward the bench, Holani raced to the end zone and fell on the ball just before it rolled out of bounds to give the Seahawks (1-1) a 24-14 lead. That was enough on a day Aaron Rodgers and the rest of Pittsburgh's offense delivered a dud in the Steelers' home opener.
Sam Darnold passed for 295 yards and two touchdowns, overcoming a pair of first-half interceptions. Kenneth Walker III ran for 105 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown with 3:41 to go that secured Seattle’s third-ever victory in Pittsburgh.
The Seahawks outgained Pittsburgh 395 yards to 267. Only the two early picks by Darnold allowed the Steelers to hang around.
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Seahawks Jared Reed Sack on Aaron Rogers
Rodgers completed 18 of 33 passes for 203 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions a week after a nearly flawless four-touchdown debut in a win over the New York Jets. DK Metcalf caught three passes for 20 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown, but was largely a non-factor against his former team.
Jaylen Warren ran for 48 yards and caught four passes for 86 more, but the crispness that defined Pittsburgh's triumph against the Jets vanished against a Seattle defense that didn't miss a beat, even with starting cornerback Devon Witherspoon sidelined by injury.
The Seahawks sacked Rodgers twice and hit the 41-year-old a handful of other times as Pittsburgh (1-1) struggled to find a rhythm.
Pittsburgh took a 14-7 lead late in the first half on a 2-yard lob from Rodgers to Metcalf that was set up by a long interception return by Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig.
Yet the Seahawks steadied themselves after the half and let Pittsburgh endure a series of pratfalls, the most notable by Johnson, a third-round pick out of Iowa who was expected to battle Warren for playing time.
Instead, Johnson found himself on the bench after turning and walking away from a live ball to swing momentum Seattle's way for good.
Holani's recovery came in almost the same spot where teammate Derion Kendrick picked off Rodgers on a tipped ball late in the third quarter to thwart a potential Steelers scoring drive.
Rodgers' pass actually hit Calvin Austin and Pat Freiermuth before settling into a diving Kendrick's hands on a play that defined the afternoon for both teams.
Seahawks Sam Darnold getting ready in PIT
Seahawks at Steelers Postgame Press Conference - September 14, 2025
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Injuries
Seahawks: Linebacker Derick Hall limped off the field in the final minutes while chasing after Rodgers.
Steelers: Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith left in the second quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. Veteran defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk was lost for the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury.
Up next
Seahawks: Host New Orleans next Sunday.
Steelers: Visit New England next Sunday.
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There may have been more 49ers fans than Seahawks fans at the season opener
SEATTLE -- — When Brock Purdy commanded the huddle ahead of the San Francisco 49ers’ final drive, he provided a clear message to third-string tight end Jake Tonges and the rest of the offense.
“He’s confident, he’s poised, he’s like, ‘Let’s go win this thing,’” Tonges said. “We didn’t want to kick a field goal. We didn’t want to go to overtime. We wanted to win it right there.”
Tonges came through, catching Purdy's deflected pass for a touchdown with 1:34 remaining, and the 49ers rallied for a 17-13 season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Tonges entered the game having never caught an NFL pass. He finished with three receptions in relief of injured All-Pro tight end George Kittle and came down with a 50-50 ball from a scrambling Purdy for a 4-yard TD. Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen got a hand on the ball, but it bounced off him and Tonges grabbed it.
“I saw him throw it up,” Tonges said. “I wasn’t sure if he was throwing it away or whatever, but I just tried to cut underneath the corner right there and high-point it and come down in bounds.”
Seahawks fumble at end of game
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What a 3rd down sounds like @LumenField
The little-used Tonges was pressed into service because of the Niners' depleted receiving corps. Top wideout Brandon Aiyuk is out with a knee injury, and receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) and Kittle (hamstring) exited Sunday's game early.
After Tonges' TD, Jake Moody converted the extra point to put the Niners up by four, a critical conversion given that he missed two field goals earlier.
Sam Darnold moved the Seahawks into position to win his debut with the franchise, hitting Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 40 yards to the San Francisco 14. But on second down from the 9, Nick Bosa strip-sacked Darnold to put the game away.
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The @RaibleKIRO7 call of @JoshuaMJobe's interception.
“Ending with a win is what we’re always aiming for,” Bosa said, “and the fact that I was able to help, always great.”
Purdy went 26 of 35 for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, improving to 4-0 as a starter at Lumen Field. Kittle caught a 7-yard TD pass from Purdy in the first quarter before getting hurt in the second.
Darnold went 16 of 23 for 150 yards as the Seahawks mustered 234 yards of total offense.
When asked about the lack of in-game reps had an impact on the performance, Darnold was dismissive.
“After I came off the field after the game, I knew that wasn’t our standard and that’s not how we that’s not how we do things. And we knew that,” Darnold said. “I knew that personally. I talked to some of the guys already, and we’re just going to continue to grow and get better from it. We’ll be alright.”
specialists stepping up when called
“For us, it was not enough today,” Darnold said. “I felt like we weren’t as efficient as we wanted to be on first and second down — and third down we have to be way better as well.”
Zach Charbonnet’s 1-yard rush early in the second quarter tied the game at 7-all, and the Seahawks took the lead on Jason Myers’ 48-yard field goal with 2 seconds left in the first half. Myers connected again from 37 yards to put Seattle ahead 13-10 with 3:24 left in the game.
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Then Purdy and his supporting cast went to work.
“I’m just so happy with our team,” Shanahan said. “There was a lot of adversity in that game that we had to overcome: offense, defense, special teams. The number of turnovers. ... I was real proud of our team.”
Saleh shows out
Robert Saleh returned as San Francisco's defensive coordinator after previously holding the job from 2017-20; he then had a stint as the New York Jets' head coach. Saleh called some well-timed blitzes to disrupt Darnold and the Seahawks' offense.
Seattle had four three-and-outs, two in each half. The Seahawks averaged 3.2 yards per carry, with their longest run a 9-yard scramble by Darnold.
“Saleh’s the man,” Bosa said. “He calls it great.”
Motoring McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey, who was listed as questionable after hurting his calf in practice earlier in the week, was productive for the Niners with nine catches for 73 yards and 22 carries for 69 yards. McCaffrey’s 142 combined yards were his most since Week 15 of the 2023 season.
“We got a scare on Thursday and started feeling much better about it Friday and Saturday,” Shanahan said. “And I did get to talk to him about it. He had a hell of a game, man. It was awesome to have him out there.”
Just a kid of Yakima making his Seahawks debut at Lumen Field
One of the greatest receivers in NFL history and his friend Jim.
Thank you to Seattle native Melissa Reese of Guns N' Roses for singing the National Anthem prior to kickoff today at Lumen Field.
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Injuries
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori sustained an ankle injury in the first half and came back for one special-teams play before being held out the rest of the day.
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Up next
Seahawks: At Pittsburgh next Sunday.
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The Seahawks all-time leading rusher: Shaun Alexander
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Cooper Kupp, Sam Darnold signing following the 15th practice of their first Seahawks training camp
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Sam Darnold to Seahawks Rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo on an idyllic Sunday morning along Lake Washington.
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Seahawks icon Marshawn Lynch catches attention with side gig in Raiders game
Seattle Seahawks and Raiders icon Marshawn Lynch goes viral with new hobby while two of his former teams square off to open their preseasons.
When the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their 2025 NFL preseason at Lumen Field on Thursday night, it wasn’t just the action on the field that had fans buzzing. Legendary Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, a fan favorite in both Seattle and Las Vegas, caught everyone’s eye with an
unexpected new gig—serving as a credentialed sideline photographer. The viral moment quickly made waves among Seahawks fans and across the football world, spotlighting Lynch’s enduring connection to both teams and his trademark off-field charisma.
The Seahawks have long been synonymous with Lynch, who became an icon with his “Beast Mode” run, Super Bowl XLVIII title, and five Pro Bowl selections. His impact on the culture of the Seahawks, as well as during his brief stint with the Raiders, made his sideline presence all the more notable during
Thursday’s matchup. Lynch, now 39-years-old, strolled the sidelines with professional camera gear, snapping photos of the action and bringing a touch of humor and nostalgia to the event.
Adding to the buzz, Jesse Merrick of Silver & Black Sports Network took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, highlighting Lynch’s new passion and posing a playful question about the NFL legend’s talents.
“Marshawn Lynch is on the sidelines taking pictures
What can’t this man do 🤣”
Raiders HC Pete Carroll still has love for Blitz. Blitz made sure to bring the Bubble Yum.
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Seahawks Training Camp 2025
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Macdonald shares thoughts on his 1st day of training with Pads, RB group depth & other positions
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Seahawks GM John Schneider Gets New Contract Through 2031
John Schneider, one of the architects behind the Legion of Boom, is staying in Seattle a little while longer. On July 30, the Seahawks announced that the general manager and president of football operations received a four-year contract extension, keeping
him in place through the 2031 season.
“The extension of General Manager John Schneider’s contract is a testament to his 15-plus years of football leadership and success,” said Jody Allen, chair of the Seattle Seahawks. “I am confident that John will continue to deliver real results and a
continued strong partnership with head coach Mike Macdonald that is already contributing to our winning culture on and off the field.”
The Seahawks hired Schneider in 2010, along with former head coach Pete Carroll. The duo led Seattle to its first and only Super Bowl victory in the 2013 season, routing Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.
Entering his 15th season in Seattle, Schneider is the longest-tenured general manager in team history. He is also the fourth-longest-serving general manager in the NFL, respectively behind Jerry Jones (Cowboys), Mike Brown (Bengals), and Mickey Loomis
(Saints). The Seahawks have compiled the sixth-best record in the league during Schneider’s tenure, going 147-96-1.
The Legion of Boom Era
Schneider is most famous for helping to assemble the Legion of Boom–a nickname given to the Seahawks’ dominant secondary in the 2010s. The team largely featured homegrown talent, as Schneider found immense success through the draft early in his
tenure. Some of Schneider’s greatest hits from that era include Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Kam Chancellor.
According to Seahawks press, “Schneider’s draft classes produced 16 players who went on to earn a total of 52 Pro Bowl selections, and five who earned first-team All-Pro honors a total of 14 times.
“Schneider also made trades to acquire several key players over the years, most notably the 2010 deal to add Marshawn Lynch, who became a franchise icon, a first-team All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler while helping set the tone for a Super Bowl-
winning team. In all, seven of Schneider’s trade acquisitions have gone on to earn Pro-Bowl honors as Seahawks, as have nine free agent signings, seven of them unrestricted free agents and two of them undrafted rookie free agents.”
Life Without Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll
Schneider and the Seahawks have entered a new era in recent years. Carroll has been replaced by second-year coach Mike MacDonald. Wilson has been replaced by Geno Smith, and now Sam Darnold. The defense is filled with exciting young players
like Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen, Leonard Williams, and Julian Love but has yet to show league-leading dominance. (Of course, matching the Legion of Boom’s dominance is near-impossible for any team.)
The Seahawks have also enjoyed consistent success in the regular season despite the overhaul, posting a 47-37 record over the last five years. However, the team’s last playoff victory was in 2019.
After losing the NFC West tie-breaker to the Los Angeles Rams last season, the Hawks are seeking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022. With their GM in place until the 2030s, Seahawks fans will hope stability breeds the postseason success
seen in the early days of the John Schneider era.
Seattle Seahawks 2025 Schedule Prediction: Can Sam Darnold live up to expectations?
Robert Turbin and Bryant McFadden join CBS Sports HQ to break down all things Seattle Seahawks heading into the 2025 season.
10 greatest Seahawks teams of all time
The Seattle Seahawks don't have as rich of a history as some teams, but here are their 10 greatest teams of all time.
While the Seattle Seahawks are looking for a few sleepers to shine, they are holding out hope their new quarterback won’t flop. But with training camp coming soon, it’s a good time to look back at the 10 greatest Seahawks teams of all time.
The fatal flaw Seattle Seahawks must address in training camp
Here we'll try to look at the fatal flaw that the Seattle Seahawks must address in their 2025 NFL training camp.
For a decade, the Seattle Seahawks have been a good team but not a great one. They’ve made playoff appearances, delivered highlight-reel moments, and remained a tough out in the NFC. However, they haven’t broken through to the conference
championship since 2014. Now, as they open 2025 training camp, the franchise finds itself at an interesting spot. If Mike Macdonald’s squad is going to play well into January, the defense will need to carry the flag. Even a top-10 defense can only do so
much, though, if the other side of the ball doesn’t hold up its end of the bargain.
New Look, New Philosophy
It’s been a full decade since the Seahawks last made it beyond the divisional round. This offseason, they went all-in on change, starting with the offense. Out went coordinator Ryan Grubb, replaced by Klint Kubiak to usher in a more balanced, run-first
identity. Then came the shockwaves. Geno Smith was dealt to the Raiders, and franchise cornerstone DK Metcalf was traded to the Steelers.
In their place, Seattle is betting big on two proven names. Sam Darnold arrives fresh off a career year with the Minnesota Vikings. That's where he threw for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, but also endured a nine-sack playoff meltdown. That
underscored how badly he needs protection. To replace Metcalf, the Seahawks landed Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp. His precision and reliability could steady the passing game.
On the other side of the ball, there’s far less drama. The defense returns almost everyone and gets an added boost from second-round pick Nick Emmanwori at safety. That unit looks ready to contend. The real question: will this rebuilt offense rise to meet
the moment or be the reason Seattle falls short yet again?
Here we'll try to look at the fatal flaw that the Seattle Seahawks must address in their 2025 NFL training camp.
The Fatal Flaw: Offensive Line
Let’s be clear about something: Seattle’s fatal flaw heading into camp is its offensive line. Sure, there’s more optimism than there was at this time a year ago. However, question marks still loom everywhere except left tackle. Charles Cross remains a bright spot and anchor, but beyond him, there’s little certainty.
The Seahawks used a first-round pick on Grey Zabel. They hope he can stabilize the left guard position as a rookie. The rest of the projected starting line, which includes center Olu Oluwatimi, right guard Anthony Bradford, and right tackle Abraham Lucas,
struggled in 2024. They collectively posted below-average PFF grades and failed to hold up in both pass and run blocking.
Lucas, in particular, is a major concern. He’s played in just 13 of 34 possible games over the past two seasons due to injury. The best ability is availability, and so far, Lucas has struggled to provide it.
Why This Matters for Darnold
Darnold’s 2024 success in Minnesota came with a significant caveat. He held on to the ball longer than almost anyone else in the league. According to NFL Pro, he averaged 3.08 seconds per throw, which was third longest. He also attempted 73.2 percent
of his passes after 2.5 seconds. That was the highest rate in football. When given time, he shredded defenses. When pressured, his efficiency collapsed. That was shown by the Rams sacking him nine times in the playoffs.
If the Seahawks can’t protect him, this trade could backfire fast. For Darnold to thrive in Klint Kubiak’s offense, Seattle’s line must give him a clean pocket.
Key Camp Battles to Watch
Training camp will be defined by battles in the trenches. Oluwatimi will have to fend off Jalen Sundell for the starting center job. Meanwhile, right guard will be an open competition among Bradford, Christian Haynes, and maybe even sixth-round rookie
Bryce Cabeldue. At right tackle, all eyes will be on Lucas’s health; if he goes down again, Seattle will be scrambling. In that case, either Michael Jerrell or Amari Kight could step in.
On the left side, Zabel’s development will be critical. If he adapts quickly, he and Cross could solidify the blind side. If he struggles, the entire offense could unravel before it even gets going.
The Path Forward
The blueprint for Seattle is straightforward. They need to lean on the defense, play complementary football, and trust that Kubiak’s offense can protect Darnold while pounding the ball on the ground. Of course, it all hinges on the line.
In a division featuring fearsome pass rushers like Josh Sweat, Braden Fiske, and Nick Bosa, Seattle’s ability to keep its quarterback upright may determine whether the Seahawks finally break through. Otherwise, they might endure yet another January disappointment.
If the offensive line takes shape in camp, the ceiling for this team rises dramatically. If not, 2025 could be yet another chapter in a frustrating decade.
'Great Spirit' & Other Observations From Day 3 Of Seahawks Training Camp
News, notes and observations from the third practice of Seahawks training camp.
Jul 25, 2025 at 05:53 PM By John Boyle Seahawks.com Senior Reporter
The Seahawks wrapped up their third practice of training camp Friday afternoon, a session that featured an increase in intensity, and trash talk, livening up the action.
Pads won't go on until Monday, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said, but there was still some rather spirited action taking place even with minimal contact.
More on that, and other observations from Day 3 of Seahawks camp:
1. Macdonald liked what he saw from his players on Friday.
There's a fine line that football teams have to walk when it comes to practice for what is by its nature a violent sport. To prepare for game action, teammates need to go hard at each other, and sometimes tempers can boil over. But on Friday, Macdonald
was impressed with the way his team walked that line on a spirited afternoon session that feature big moments for both the offense and defense, plenty of smack talk—to the surprise of no one, Devon Witherspoon led the way there—and the right balance
of intensity and care for teammates' well-being.
"That was a great practice," Macdonald said. "A lot of great spirit, a lot of great competition. It's the right mix of, hey, we're getting after it, but we're taking care of one another, sharpening each other, talking some smack, all three phases doing a lot of
great stuff. But obviously we're not close to being where we need to be, we know that, but for Day 3, just excited about the effort, the intent, and just the overall competition. That was a great day.
"It's the right mix… Right where we want it to be."
2. The Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba connection is looking good.
After Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks with 100 catches and 1,130 receiving yards last season, there was no doubt coming into training camp that he will again be one of the offense's top playmakers in 2025, and with each passing practice, it is clear
that he is building good chemistry with new quarterback Sam Darnold.
On Friday, Darnold hit Smith-Njigba on several intermediate and long passes, including a couple of impressive passes over the middle. There is still room for the offense to grow, but the connection between those two is encouraging early.
There was, however, one pass attempt to Smith-Njigba that didn't go so well for the defense, which brings us to…
3. Julian Love makes it two interceptions for Seahawks safeties in as many days.
Not long after Darnold hit Smith-Njigba on back to back plays, he went back to the Pro-Bowl receiver again on a deep crossing route, and at first glance, it looked like Smith-Njigba had a step on his man and would make the catch. Safety Julian Love had
other ideas, however, dropping back into the passing lane to undercut Smith-Njigba for a leaping interception.
It was a similar play to safety D'Anthony Bell's interception on Thursday, one that showed why Macdonald's defense can be so challenging for opposing offenses. And speaking of Bell, he had another highlight play Friday, punching the ball away from a
running back for a forced fumble.
4. DeMarcus Lawrence is a regular presence in the backfield.
In the earliest stages of his Seahawks career, Lawrence has made a strong impression with his work ethic and the influence he has on his younger teammates. But more than anything, the Seahawks signed the 12-year veteran and four-time Pro-Bowler to
be a playmaker for their defense, and early in his first camp with Seattle, Lawrence very much looks like a player capable of doing just that.
On one of the first plays of the team portion of Friday's practice, Lawrence broke through for what would have been a sack if quarterbacks weren't off limit to contact, and he had several other pass rush wins throughout the day. Lawrence, who is also an
elite run defender, shot into the backfield on one play to meet Kenneth Walker III almost as soon as he took the handoff.
5. Tyrice Knight looks like he's making strides in Year 2.
Linebacker Tyrice Knight had a very strong rookie campaign, taking over a starting role in the second half of the season, recording 88 tackles, three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Joining newcomer Ernest Jones IV in the lineup, Knight was part of a
defensive turnaround that helped the Seahawks finish the year strong on that side of the ball as the team won six of their final eight games.
But for as well as Knight played last season, he is looking early in camp like a player who could be on his way to making a Year 2 leap. Both in run defense and pass coverage, Knight looks decisive and fast, putting himself in position to make plays.
"He ended the season with a lot of confidence, knowing that he can play at a high level in this league," Macdonald said. "And I think he has a vision for himself and what type of player he expects himself to be, and he's doing all those things to take
himself to that level—changing his body, having a great offseason, mentally being sharp. But that (position) room, the rest of our defense, yeah, good start, we've done a lot of great things, but let's step on the gas, man. We've got to take it to the next
level every day, and T-Knight will be a big part of that."
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