Takeaways from Seattle Seahawks' revealing Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos

This was an area where Pete Carroll and his coordinators were soundly beaten in recent years, especially by division rivals Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. At least today, things were different.

What Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said after his first win as an NFL head coach

As is appropriate, starting quarterback Geno Smith handed Macdonald the game ball after today's 26-20 win.

Geno Smith earns average grade for a challenging game in Seahawks' win over Broncos Week 1

Following his touchdown run, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb made some clever adjustments at halftime, mostly geared towards running the ball to take the pressure off Smith.

Julian Love, Ken Walker lead Seahawks studs and duds from convincing Week 1 win over Broncos

Overall the entire Seattle defense played quite well under the direction of new head coach Mike Macdonald. However, the back end was particularly sharp.

Marshawn Lynch tried to relax rookie Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald on the sidelines

It's hard thinking of a more mismatched oddball pair than Seattle Seahawks great Marshawn Lynch and new head coach Mike Macdonald.

Seattle Seahawks' critical offensive lineman limps off field in first quarter against Denver Broncos

What to watch for when Seattle Seahawks host Denver Broncos in first game of 2024

The Seattle Seahawks will make their 2024 NFL regular season debut today at home against the Denver Broncos.

NFL analyst names Seattle Seahawks potential landing spot for Dallas Cowboys star in free agency

The biggest and most aggressive move that he could possibly make would be signing Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in free agency.

Ryan Grubb has a colorful way to describe competing vs. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald's defense

If iron sharpens iron for coaches the same way it does for NFL players, the Seattle Seahawks may soon have the best playcallers on both sides of the ball on their staff.

Seahawks teammate details how DK Metcalf has grown going into the 2024 NFL season

According to all accounts, both Metcalf's game and his maturity have grown by leaps and bounds this offseason.

Seahawks injuries: Tyler Lockett, Noah Fant, Dre'Mont Jones, Uchenna Nwosu status Week 1 vs. Broncos

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald just spoke with the media for the last time heading into Sunday's season opener against the Denver Broncos.

Seattle Seahawks a strong NFL Survivor Pick for Week 1 vs. Denver Broncos

Seattle should be a solid pick - the primary reason being the mismatch that's likely to occur when Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix faces new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald's tricky defensive scheme.

Devon Witherspoon spotted a flaw in Seattle Seahawks defense nobody else did

That's a scary proposition for the rest of the league, because Witherspoon is already one of the most instinctual and brilliant defenders in the sport.

Kam Chancellor shares tip for Ravens after NFL opener last-second loss to Chiefs

Last night that was as evident as ever, as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens played a thriller in the 2024 season opener that literally went down to the wire.

Tyler Lockett talks changes to Seattle Seahawks offense: 'Sometimes new is good'

No matter how the rest of his time with the team goes, Lockett has established himself as the second-greatest receiver in franchise history after Steve Largent.

NFL execs give Seattle Seahawks obscene conference ranking going into Week 1

This team has been consistently been getting disrespectful rankings from pundits, analysts and in some cases their own peers around the NFL.

NFL analyst's 2024 QB rankings finally give Geno Smith some proper respect

There are some who do recognize Geno's game though, and you won't find a bigger cheerleader in the national media than Steven Ruiz at The Ringer.

Bo Nix draws Drew Brees comp from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald

Macdonald has the advantage on paper, but he isn't taking his opponent lightly. Here's what Seattle's new head coach had to say about Nix yesterday.

Noah Fant injury: Update on Seahawks tight end's toe issue going into Week 1

That's bad news for the Seahawks, because starting tight end Noah Fant was also on the injury report as one of four limited participants.

DK Metcalf reveals what Ryan Grubb told Seahawks offense in first meeting

Apparently Grubb plans to make the run game Seattle's bread and butter on offense.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith says DK Metcalf has adjusted his candy-crazy diet

Brandt wanted to know if DK was still subsisting on an insanely candy-heavy diet you normally only see in overcaffeineted eight-year olds who have broken into the pantry.

NFL draft expert pairs Seahawks with Shedeur Sanders in 2025 mock

In a new mock 2025 NFL mock draft, Kyle Crabb at the 33rd team has Seattle picking at number seven overall, and they use the pick on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

NFL pundit is taking the over on Seattle Seahawks win total: 'I really like this team'

We're expecting a similar surge for the Seahawks, who have plenty of talent on that side of the ball and just need a cutting-edge playcaller to bring out their best.

Seattle Seahawks jersey number changes before NFL regular season begins

In addition to hosting former first-round draft pick Kadarius Toney, the team also had several players change jersey numbers this week.

Kadarius Toney, 6 other NFL free agents visited the Seattle Seahawks

Toney does have some ability and the Seahawks have always been willing to kick the tires on players who may have been castoff from other places but were highly-touted coming into the league.

Seahawks make announcement about their 2024 NFL season opener vs. Broncos

Deion Sanders isn't always right about everything, but it does never hurt to feel confident about how you look, especially going into a professional football game.

Marshawn Lynch and Pete Carroll comment on that one infamous Super Bowl play-call

According to most NFL fans, the play should never have happened, as the ball should have gone to star running back Marshawn Lynch with the title on the line.

Seattle Seahawks add more QB depth with former BYU starter on practice squad

However, the Seahawks still wanted extra depth at the game's most important position going into the season.

NFL analyst has Seattle Seahawks on lower end of his power rankings to start 2024

Heading into the season, we're projecting an 11-6 finish for this team. Not everyone agrees, though and some analysts still have them on the lower end of their NFL power rankings.

NFL insider: Seattle Seahawks love Ken Walker, 'are going to make him the guy'

Everything we know coming out of training camp indicates that third-year back Ken Walker is far ahead in the running back room and is poised for a huge season.

Seattle Seahawks bold predictions going into the 2024 NFL season

The first thing you need to know about the 2024 Seattle Seahawks is that they are not your daddy's Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks pick Michigan defender in Round 1 of this 2025 NFL mock draft

Another way to put it is that it will be cheaper to draft a replacement for the left boundary cornerback position than it would be to give Tre Brown a long-term contract extension.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald on having faith in Geno Smith

So far there haven't been any yellow flags surrounding this odd partnership, and Macdonald has nothing but good things to say about his starting QB.

Seattle Seahawks salary cap space update going into the 2024 NFL season

Seattle has never stopped churning the roster since the John Schneider/Pete Carroll era began back in 2010 - and we don't expect that to change now that Pete is out of the picture.

Mike Macdonald won't reveal Seahawks' lineup plans vs. Broncos: 'Let them figure it out'

Macdonald has to deal with a few injuries, but this is the only true training camp competition that has not yet officially been decided.

Richard Sherman declares the 2024 Seahawks are 'going to be a dark horse' team

Former Seattle All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman now works as an NFL analyst, both on Thursday Night Football and on his podcast.

Why Seahawks stud Ken Walker could go off against the Broncos in Week 1

That could be a clue to the team's intentions during the regular season, in other words feeding Walker the ball a whole lot, both as a rusher and as a receiver.

DK Metcalf trade proposal between Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks is a real reach

Like all absurd DK Metcalf trade ideas there isn't one good reason listed why the Seahawks should trade him in the first place.

NFL expert dings former Seattle Seahawks OC Shane Waldron for poor results with elite WRs

The latest failure was Shane Waldron, who held the job three years and never had more than an average scoring unit despite having as much wide receiver talent as any team in the NFL.

NFL analyst says Seattle Seahawks have made the league's worst investment at tight end

If that sounds like a lot of money for what Fant has given the Seahawks the last couple of seasons, you're not alone.

Seattle Seahawks sign former Mike Macdonald disciple to practice squad

Seahawks injury updates: Latest on Jerome Baker, Artie Burns and Tyler Lockett

Macdonald spoke with the team beat reporters after yesterday's practice and offered a few updates. Here's what he shared on a few key players.

How Mike Macdonald differs from Pete Carroll on Seahawks' team captain roles

Under former head coach Pete Carroll, the Seahawks always had team captains for the season, usually one each for offense, defense and special teams.

NFL insider says under-the-radar free agent edge rusher expected to visit Seahawks next

As the team attempts to shape its 53-man roster heading into the regular season, they're apparently not done working at this spot.

Marshawn Lynch launching new weekly podcast with former Seahawks teammate

Out of the league since the 2019 season, Lynch has been taking care of his chicken via a variety of TV and movie appearances.

Should Seahawks be interested in former Vikings QB?

Head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider may decide to just roll with Smith and Walker as the regular season begins. However, an intriguing third option just hit the market.

Russell Wilson 'honored to lead' Steelers after Mike Tomlin names him starting QB

The Steelers are scheduled to visit Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons in their first game of the 2024 season.

Seahawks injury updates: John Schneider on status of Abe Lucas, Uchenna Nwosu, others

Seattle's biggest ongoing injury issue is at right tackle, where Abe Lucas underwent surgery on his knee this offseason and hasn't been able to practice since.

Seattle Seahawks reveal 15 players on their practice squad to start the 2024 NFL season

The Seattle Seahawks have set their initial 53-man roster and they've locked in their practice squd, at least for now.

Seattle Seahawks initial 53-man roster: 4 pressing questions going into 2024 NFL season

As ever, the roster at this point in the calendar year is particularly fluid, and odds are within 24 hours several more changes will be made via the waiver wire. However, at least for now we have a few questions.

Seattle Seahawks initital 53-man roster for 2024 NFL season revealed

The Seattle Seahawks have just completed all of their roster cuts and are now ready to kickoff the 2024 NFL season.

Seahawks final cuts: Biggest surprises on 2024 NFL roster cutdown day

While we wait for the team to officially announce the 53 players who made it, let's take a minute to break down some of the biggest surprise cuts for the Seahawks today.

Seahawks roster cuts: Seattle makes surprising decision on preseason standout at RB

Heading into the team's three games in August, it's clear that head coach Mike Macdonald's only real agenda was to settle the competition for the team's third running back spot.

Seahawks roster cuts: Struggling sixth-round 2024 NFL draft pick will be waived

While Pritchett has performed well so far that hasn't been the case for James, who the Seahawks selected at number 192 overall in the draft.

NFL peers diss Geno Smith in ESPN most-underrated quarterback rankings

If it wasn't officially official before, now we know for sure that Geno Smith is the single most under-appreciated quarterback in the NFL right now.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback raises eyebrows with cryptic tweet ahead of roster cuts

Before you get too far ahead of yourselves, keep in mind that this is a vague message that could mean any number of things and the only reason it's worth even half a story is because of the timing.

NFL expert on why insultingly low ranking for Seahawks QB Geno Smith is 'flat out wrong'

Smith has been playing the game at a very high level the last two seasons since becoming the starter for the Seattle Seahawks, and he's about as good at anybody in some of the most-important elements of the modern game.

Uchenna Nwosu injury: Latest update on Seattle Seahawks edge rusher's status

That won't help the Seahawks with their best edge defender on the sidelines for the next several weeks, though.

Seattle Seahawks 2024 roster cuts report tracker

The Seattle Seahawks are no exception to the rule - and they've gotten a head start on announcing their roster cuts, with their first one just having come in.

NFL insider doubles down on bullish take about Seattle Seahawks RB Ken Walker

Walker certainly has all the athletic ability and potential he needs to break out and become a superstar running back at this level. The question with Walker is one of discipline.

Seattle Seahawks final 53-man roster projections going into the 2024 NFL season

At this time of the NFL calendar year that may as well have been eons ago, because a lot has changed for this franchise since then, including multiple trades made by general manager John Schneider.

What the Trevis Gipson trade means for the Seahawks ahead of NFL roster cut deadline

The Seattle Seahawks have made yet another trade on the day before their initial 53-man roster cuts are due to be submitted to the league office.

DK Metcalf, JSN, Tyrel Dodson among top-graded Seahawks this week by PFF

The Seattle Seahawks just got their report cards from Pro Football Focus for last night's preseason matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Seattle Seahawks injury updates: 2 defenders went down during preseason finale

All you can really ask from any NFL preseason game is that your team comes out of it not having suffered any major injuries.

Seattle Seahawks studs and duds from preseason win over Cleveland Browns

Starting quarterback Geno Smith wound up playing only one drive the entire preseason, and it was more than enough to convince us that he's going to be better than ever in 2024.

Seahawks QB grades: Geno Smith near-perfect in preseason win over Browns

Smith overthrew his first pass to the sideline that was intended for DK Metcalf but was perfect after that, going 4/4 on a quick and explosive scoring drive.

Why Pete Carroll will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame as soon as 2026

On Friday the Hall of Fame announced some new bylaws, including one that allows coaches to be enshrined after just one year being out of the game rather than five.

Seahawks pick Colorado double-threat superstar Travis Hunter in ESPN 2025 NFL mock draft

Seattle will no doubt have much bigger roster needs next offseason, but the idea of pairing Hunter with Riq and Spoon on one side of the ball and DK and JSN on the other is just too exciting to pass on.

NFL analysts pick rookie Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald to win Coach of the Year award

It may not be as cool as former head coach Pete Carroll's free-wheeling, spontaneous and relentlessly optimistic kind of approach, but nerds know their business.

What to watch for when the Seahawks host the Browns in their last 2024 preseason game

Darrell Taylor traded: What it means for the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears

The appeal for the Bears is obvious. Aside from Montez Sweat their edge rotation was lacking proven options going into the season.

Michael Bennett sees a rare quality in Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy II

Murphy has frequently drawn double and triple teams during his brief time on the field and he's been described as "unblockable" at times in 1-on-1 drills at practice.

What new Seahawks linebacker Michael Barrett said about Mike Macdonald at the NFL Combine

Additionally, Barrett has previous experience working for head coach Mike Macdonald, who was Michigan's defensive coordinator when he was there during the 2021 season.

Tracking injuries for the Seahawks going into the final weekof the 2024 NFL preseason

Even though the regular season hasn't even begun yet, a bunch of players are currently sitting out with injuries, forcing first-year head coach Mike Macdonald to make some adjustments to his lineups going into the final week of the preseason.

Seahawks reveal lineup plans for Geno Smith, other starters in preseason finale vs. Browns

That likely means less snaps for key pieces like DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba and more for the new-look starters along the offensive line, who could use the work after not playing at all yet this preseason.

Michael Jackson traded: What it means for the Seahawks and the Panthers

However, Jackson became expendable a few months ago when Seattle doubled up at the cornerback position in the draft, picking Nehemiah Pritchett and D.J. James out of Auburn.

Walter Jones calls Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross 'a phenomenal athlete'

However, there are some signs that Cross may finally be breaking through and reaching the potential that made him a top-10 overall pick in the first place.

Seahawks great Bruce Irvin digs this rep by edge Derick Hall blasting a tight end

While it's only been two preseason games, the Seahawks have to like what they've seen from Hall so far. One franchise legend certainly has.

Tyler Lockett update: Latest on Seahawks wide receiver's injury status

Despite being a 10-year veteran, Lockett has only missed three games in his career due to injury.

Seahawks corner Riq Woolen was in a league of his own in man coverage last year

While they share a similar build, Woolen is far more physically gifted than Sherman and may have an even higher ceiling than both Sherman and Witherspoon.

Seattle Seahawks potential surprise roster cuts ahead of 2024 NFL season

That means after Saturday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, general manager John Schneider and head coach Mike Maconald will be hard at work shaping their team for the regular season ahead of the deadline.

Why ex-Seahawks special teams ace Nick Bellore is still an NFL free agent

Bellore has a lot of tread on his tires, having appeared in 200 regular season NFL games, including five years in Seattle, four with the New York Jets, and two years each with the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers.

What Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith shared after ending his silence on Instagram

Good news: Smith is posting again on his Instagram. Earlier this morning. Geno shared three photos from recent Seahawks practices, which would seem to contradict the idea that he's in a serious disagreement with the front office.

Pete Carroll deliberately 'keeping his distance' from Seahawks, announces new career path

At the time, the team said that Carroll would stay on in an unnamed advisory capacity. That seemed the prudent move given Carroll's popularity in the locker room and his long run of success with the organization.

Seattle Seahawks waive 2 defensive rookies to make room for new tight ends

Last night Aaron Wilson reported that the team has signed both Devon Garrison out of Pittsburgh State and Michael Ezeike out of UCLA.

Bo Nix named Broncos' starter, putting him on track to face Seahawks in Week 1

Nix is coming off a strong preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, having completed 8 of 9 pass attempts for 80 yards, one touchdown and a 140.7 passer rating in a 27-2 blowout win for the Broncos.

NFL analyst says Justin Fields fits Steelers better than ex-Seahawks QB Russell Wilson

Wilson came into the league back in 2012 a talented QB with go-for-broke instincts, but he never really grew out of his initial game.

Seattle Seahawks work out former Los Angeles Chargers QB, sign 2 free agent tight ends

According to a report by Aaron Wilson, the team worked out former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Casey Bauman on Sunday.

Seattle Seahawks 53-man roster projection following second 2024 NFL preseason game

There are still some position battles and roster bubbles to sort out, but by now we have a pretty good idea of what the team's roster is going to look like come Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.

Seahawks PFF grades: Sam Howell shines, P.J. Walker bombs in preseason loss to Titans

The two highest-graded players for Seattle's offense were naturally the duo of backup quarterback Sam Howell and fourth-string wide receiver Easop Winston. Together they hooked up for three receptions, totaling 47 yards and one touchdown.

NFL analyst breaks down tantalizing preseason game by young Seahawks QB Sam Howell

It is only one preseason game, but it's important to remember that even though this is Howell's third season in the NFL, he's still practically a rookie.

Mike Macdonald offers update on key injured Seattle Seahawks linebacker

Apparently Baker is now dealing with a hamstring injury after missing most of the offseason program with a broken wrist. Macdonald said he couldn't give a date when Baker will be back but the plan is to have him back Week 1, for sure.

Seattle Seahawks studs and duds from preseason loss to Tennessee Titans

This time around there were no starters to be found on the field for either unit. That gave us an extended look at the Seahawks' depth on both sides of the ball.

How much the Seattle Seahawks are paying their new center Connor Williams

The new numbers for Williams' deal means that Seattle is in slightly better shape financially than we had been expecting. Over the Cap now has the Seahawks ar $8.34 million in salary cap room left for this year.

Geno Smith social media activity raises speculation of contract dispute with Seahawks

Apparently the last thing Geno Smith posted before wiping his Instagram clean was a set of lyrics from a Drake song, which includes the line "you know the price of everything but the value of nothing."

What to watch for when Seahawks visit Titans for tonight's NFL preseason game

Position battles on offense to watch include the third-string running back competition between Kenny McIntosh and undrafted rookie George Holani, who both flashed against LA.

NFL analyst can't wait to see marriage between Seahawks QB Geno Smith and OC Ryan Grubb

The most-important element of Grubb's new gig will be getting the most out of Seattle's veteran starting quarterback Geno Smith.

Why Quandre Diggs was never going to return to the Seattle Seahawks after his release

Many fans had hoped Diggs might return on a new contract, but apparently that was never in the cards and he wound up signing with the Tennessee Titans.

Seattle Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb shows off surprisingly sharp rap game at rookie talent show

Grubb has more talents than just calling plays like a master, though. Apparently he also has a fairly impressive rap game - especially for a 48-year old.

NFL insider shares surprise scoop about Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks

Smith is currently heading into his third year as a Seattle's starter in the post-Russell Wilson era, and he has one more season remaining on his deal after this one.

Jamal Adams trolled the Seahawks with a hard truth, but Devon Witherspoon responded

Truth hurts. However, actions always speak louder than words and the Seahawks responded in the best possible way, led by second-year cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

Seahawks rookie Christian Haynes rises, JSN shines at second joint practice with Titans

Today a couple different characters came to the forefront, including two of the team's most-importing rising young contributors.

Seahawks vet Leonard Williams wisely lays off punching Titans rookie at joint practice

Based on what we've heard coming out of training camp this particular team's blood is going to run hot, not unlike those early Legion of Boom squads where fights at training camp were a regular thing.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald jokes about tempering excitement over Byron Murphy II

Assuming that Murphy continues ascending and does become a disruptive star up front for Seattle, he'll be their first dominant defensive lineman since they traded Michael Bennett back in 2018.

Richard Sherman loved to see this great rep by Riq Woolen at Seahawks-Titans joint practice

Sherman has acted as a consultant for the Seahawks in recent years, specifically working a lot with Woolen - who comes in the same-sized package but is much, much faster than Sherman ever was in the open field.

Key Seattle Seahawks defender suffers setback in joint practice with Tennessee Titans

The news wasn't all positive coming out of Tennessee today, though. The Seahawks suffered at least two injuries during the joint practice.

Geno Smith, Mike Macdonald share their takes on Seahawks' first joint practice vs. Titans

Here's their assessment of today's practice, beginning with Macdonald, who liked what he saw up front but not so much on the back end.

Byron Murphy balls out, Jamal Adams talks trash at first Seahawks, Titans joint practice

Joint practices are generally more important than preseason games are as far as evaluating rosters and seeing how certain players and position groups compare to live competition.

Seattle Seahawks fantasy football rankings heading into the 2024 NFL season

The Seattle Seahawks have been subjected to a lot of disrespect this offseason when it comes to the national media and their expectations for this team in 2024.

Seattle Seahawks announce 2 roster moves ahead of joint practice with Tennessee Titans

The Seattle Seahawks have made a habit of announcing roster moves before practically every single training camp practice so far this year. Even though they're on the road, today was no exception to the rule

Seattle Seahawks updated depth chart includes a surprise at the line of scrimmage

NFL teams are required to share an unofficial depth chart every week of the preseason, which Seattle did last night.

Who will lead loaded Seattle Seahawks passing game in 2024 NFL season?

On offense, the pecking order remains the same in the passing game even though they have  a new playcaller in offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Specifically, that means DK Metcalf remains at the top of the depth chart at wide receiver.

Browns to play Deshaun Watson in Seahawks' final preseason game on 2024 NFL schedule

On Monday we learned from Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski that he will be playing franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson in that game against Seattle.

Where are ex-Seahawks Quandre Diggs, Jamal Adams on Titans depth chart?

The Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans are both going to see some familiar faces when they take the field across from each other later this week for their joint practices. While there were no trades involved, these teams wound up swapping a few safeties during the offseason.

Seattle Seahawks cap space update after Connor Williams signing, Nick Harris trade

We already have an idea what Seattle's offensive line depth chart is going to look like with Williams in the middle of the starting lineup (sans Harris). Now let's take a look at what the team's salary cap situation is after these two moves up front.

NFL insider calls Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald ‘extraordinary’ for a first-year head coach

This reflects the most recent reporting coming out of the building, courtesy of Gregg Bell at the Tacoma News Tribune, who says players are beyond impressed with the job Macdonald is doing.

Seattle Seahawks get solid first NFL start from rookie right guard Christian Haynes

That should help Haynes navigate what is often a brutal gap between playing at a high level in college and just trying to survive your first year in the NFL.

Geno Smith among best in NFL in ball placement but ESPN has Brock Purdy ranked higher

While it's technically accurate that Purdy completed a higher percentage of passes last season (5% higher), it's also true that sometimes the numbers can lie and it's frankly absurd to suggest that Purdy has better ball placement than Smith.

Seahawks and Browns swap Day 3 NFL draft picks and a backup offensive lineman

Harris became somewhat of an afterthough about a week ago when Schefter reported that Seattle has agreed to terms of a one-year deal with former Miami Dolphins center Connor Williams.

Seattle Seahawks takeaways from Pro Football Focus grades for preseason win over LA Chargers

Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks defeated Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 on the road yesterday afternoon in their first preseason game of the 2024 NFL campaign.

Seattle Seahawks stock watch: 3 new players who helped themselves in first preseason game

We're pleased enough to think Murphy doesn't need to play another snap in the preseason. He's too valuable to risk injury and they should keep him fresh, healthy and ready to destroy come Week 1.

Mike Macdonald has Seahawks defense looking much sharper than Pete Carroll early on

Preseason is preseason, but Macdonald's defense was dominant again vs. LA on Saturday night. That was especially true when the starting unit was on the field for a few series in the first quarter, which saw the Chargers net just 15 total yards.

Seahawks backup QB Sam Howell was shaky in his preseason debut, but P.J. Walker was worse

In Howell's defense it's alot easier to write about playing quarterback in the NFL than it is to actually do it, but at least it's not as difficult or frightening as public speaking.

Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy says defense can ‘really see the vision’ after win over LA

The Chargers learned quickly that they had to account for Murphy on every play. So, they started double teaming him - and occasionally even triple-teaming Murphy in order to keep him out of the bakfield.

Seattle Seahawks defense headlines studs and duds from preseason win over LA Chargers

It was only against a backup Chargers offense, but our first look at Seattle’s new starting defense was overwhelmingly a positive one.

Seahawks build commanding first-half lead over Chargers thanks to these 3 splash plays

Thanks to some solid defense from their starting unit and a few big plays from backup quarterback Sam Howell, third-year safety Coby Bryant and undrafted rookie running back George Holani, the Seahawks now lead the Chargers by a couple of touchdowns

Seahawks under-the-radar rookies to watch for preseason game vs. Chargers

What to watch for when Seahawks face Chargers in their first 2024 NFL preseason game

We won't be getting to see a Geno Smith vs. Justin Herbert matchup at quarterback, but the featured attraction will be on the sidelines for both teams, in any case.

Jim Harbaugh reveals Chargers' starting QB for NFL preseason game vs. Seahawks

Harbaugh's last gig at the NFL level was 10 years ago as head coach of the 49ers, where he was a part of the most-thrilling rivalry in the league at that time against Richard Sherman and the peak Legion of Boom era teams.

Nasty new Seahawks defense tricked Geno Smith into throwing a pick-six to Leonard Williams

The Seahawks have come to expect perennial excellence from their head coaches and so the next man up is Mike Macdonald, who enters this gig with a reputation as having the sharpest young defensive mind in the NFL today.

NFL analyst sees high-end fantasy promise for Seahawks stud receiver DK Metcalf in 2024

Here's what Seahawks fantasy writer Scott Engel had to say about Metcalf's potential upside going into the 2024 NFL season.

Seattle Seahawks' young star cornerback calls first year NFL coach Mike Macdonald a genius

On that count, it seems like Seattle's young core on the back end of the defense genuinely respects and likes new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald.

Richard Sherman loves the ‘chaos being created’ by new Seahawks defense

That's one of the things that Seahawks great Richard Sherman loves about it. Here is 25 gushing about Macdonald's scheme on his latest podcast.

Seattle Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb claims Geno Smith is an elite NFL QB - is he right?

However, his offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb believes Smith belongs in the "elite" club of quarterbacks around the league. This comes from a conversation Grubb had with beat reporters earlier this week at Seahawks training camp.

Seahawks vet Johnathan Hankins makes a bold prediction about rookie Byron Murphy

Most of them are solid and proven vets, but the biggest unknown has yet to play a real snap at this level. That would be rookie Byron Murphy II out of Texas, who was the team's first-round pick in this year's draft.

Mike Macdonald talks to NFL Network about Seahawks' wild fight-club practice on Wednesday

That said, this 2024 version of the Seattle Seahawks is definitely the fightingest group the franchise has put together since the early Legion of Boom years.

DK Metcalf steps up and has words with Seahawks teammates after practice with 5 fights

Macdonald also added that star wide receiver DK Metcalf spoke with the team after practice and things ended on a good note.

Multiple fights break out at latest Seattle Seahawks practice, with punches thrown

There have apparently been multiple dust-ups and head coach Mike Madonald has had to pause practice, only to see more fights break out later on.

Seattle Seahawks updated offensive line depth chart after adding Connor Williams

Mike Macdonald went full football nerd over the size of Seahawks great Kam Chancellor

New Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald appeared almost starstruck when he talked to reporters about Bam Bam after practice.

NFL insider says backup Seahawks WRs had dropsies in latest practice, with one exception

There's no such thing as a perfect unit.

ex-Seahawks star Russell Wilson at the top of Steelers QB depth chart, for now

Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is entering his third act in the NFL this season.

Seahawks reach terms with Connor Williams, giving massive boost to a poor offensive line

The deal includes $3 million in guarantees and is worth up to a total of $6 million.

Seahawks star Leonard Williams says he's never seen legs like rookie Byron Murphy’s before

The Seattle Seahawks may have gotten something special in first-round pick Byron Murphy II.

Seattle Seahawks announce changes to bottom end of their edge rush rotation

This latest move involves their outside linebacker rotation, which is getting tweaked at the very bottom. 

NFL expert sees ‘more teaching’ from Mike Macdonald in Seahawks practice vs. Pete Carroll

Takeaways from Seattle Seahawks’ first unofficial depth chart of 2024 NFL season

The Seattle Seahawks released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2024 NFL season yesterday.

Seattle Seahawks competing with Baltimore Ravens, others for top NFL free agent at center

Seattle is one of the teams with nothing more than a couple of question marks at this spot going into the 2024 season.

Houston Texans deny they have made an offer to top NFL free agent safety Justin Simmons

However, an actual beat reporter took the wind out of the sails on that particular rumor not long after.

DeMeco Ryans talks to NFL Network about Houston Texans’ 'spirited' Monday practice

The Texans may have had a break-through yesterday while practicing at general manager Nick Caserio's high school outside Cleveland.

NFL insider says Houston Texans lived up to offseason hype at latest practice

The Houston Texans may be starting to hit their stride at exactly the right time.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans will play C.J. Stroud, first-team offense vs. Steelers

Ken Walker, Riq Woolen scuffle as Seahawks practices get increasingly scrappy

For now, all the Seahawks can do is hit eachother, and that's exactly what they've been doing the last several days at practice as training camp has gotten particularly physical.

DK Metcalf had Devon Witherspoon on skates in these 1-on-1s at Seahawks camp

To be completely fair to Witherspoon, he's only played 14 games at this level and Metcalf is going to do that to a lot of defenders, even some of the game's best.

Why the Texans are practicing in Ohio ahead of NFL preseason game vs. Steelers

Apparently this is where Texans general manager Nick Caserio attended high school.

NFL pundit says hype for Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud isn't high enough

However, there are some folks who think he's already primed to make an MVP run in 2024.

Seahawks have 2 superstars eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame next year

Those last two names are both deserving of a bust in Canton, as far as we're concerned. However, neither one of them has a slam dunk case to make it.

Seahawks legend Lofa Tatupu compares Devon Witherspoon to NFL Hall of Famer

It's tough coming up with good comps of former NFL players for Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

Texans legend Andre Johnson names 4 great NFL WRs who should make Hall of Fame next

With Johnson the Texans are very well-represented with their first member of the Hall of Fame.

Former NFL lineman breaks down preseason debut by young Texans offensive line

Here's more from former NFL lineman Brian Baldinger, who also liked what he saw from the left side of Houston's line.

Former Seahawks star safety Quandre Diggs announces his next NFL team

The Tennessee Titans apparently looked at the Seattle Seahawks' safety room last season and said we've got to get ourselves some of that.

Tyreek Hill’s new extension gives him more guaranteed money than any NFL receiver

Hill is indisputably either the best or at worst the second-best wide receiver on the planet.

Julian Love has become an interception machine at Seahawks training camp

Love has become a consistent ball hawk and on Friday he posted his third interception of training camp so far.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen responds to critics of his second year in NFL

It's like the Legion of Boom never even happened based on the way these Seattle Seahawks are being treated in the media.

Seahawks among NFL teams with highest % of rookies trying to make roster

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans highlights 3 players who stood out in Hall of Fame game

Madden 25 makers give Texans QB C.J. Stroud an eye-brow raising low rating

NFL analyst says the ceiling for the Texans is winning the Super Bowl

atch former NFL safety and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark get hyped up on Mountain Dew and pound the table for the 2023 Texans.

Seahawks DB details how Mike Macdonald runs a much tighter ship than Pete Carroll

All that being said, the Seahawks front offiec made the right move to go in a different direction this offseason.

NFL insider reports good news for the Seattle Seahawks on Geno Smith injury

According to Adam Schefter at ESPN, the imaging did not reveal any significant problem and Smith should not miss any time.

Texans star QB C.J. Stroud was absolutely fired up for this Cam Akers highlight

Stroud was seen pacing the sidelines like a lion and cheering his teammates on.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans says 'there's no better teacher than live reps'

While they lost, what really matters is getting game experience for the players who need it the most.

Houston Texans studs and duds from the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame game

As for the Texans, here are a few players who stood out during tonight’s game.

NFL Hall of Fame game between Texans, Bears cut short by extreme weather

The reason was severe thunderstorms in the area.

Dynamic new NFL kickoffs add spice to first half of Hall of Fame game

Here's a look at the very first ever in NFL history

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald shares update on mystery injury for QB Geno Smith

Seahawks QB Geno Smith missed his second straight practice at training camp today.

Madden 25 ratings utterly disrespectful to Seahawks cornerbacks Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen

This year it seems like their great error was overlooking the remarkable tandem on the back end of the Seattle Seahawks' defense.

Seattle Seahawks salary cap space update after extension for safety Julian Love

It's a nice carrot for a player who's earned one, and it also helped free up a little bit more breathing room for Seattle's salary cap space.

Why Seahawks QB Geno Smith missed the seventh practice of training camp

In any case, yesterday's practice was no big deal to miss.

Texans QB Davis Mills praises star WR Stefon Diggs: 'He's making the whole team better'

Earlier this week we heard from Mills after practice and he heaped praise on star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, saying he's making the entire team better.

Texans legend Andre Johnson doesn't need advice from 50 cent on first pitch

Houston Texans great Andre Johnson will be on the spotlight over the next few days.

Byron Murphy II turning heads at Seahawks camp with his explosiveness

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud gets huge honor from his NFL peers

Starting quarterback C.J. Stroud has been voted the 20th best player in the league by his peers.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s game philosophy radically different than Pete Carroll's

During the Legion of Boom years the Seahawks fell behind early when facing inferior competition, and they weren't always able to pull off those emotional comebacks.

Charles Cross earned Seahawks’ championship belt after latest practice

Starting quarterback Geno Smith decided that left tackle Charles Cross should get the award this time around.

DeMeco Ryans says Texans have Denico Autry's back over suspension

Here's Ryans speaking with reporters on Tuesday saying that the organization stands with Autry and his statement.

Bears won’t play Caleb Williams vs. Texans in NFL Hall of Fame game

Seattle Seahawks' former first-round draft pick is retiring from the NFL

This is a very sad way for such a promising career to end.

Seahawks share incredible diving touchdown catch by fan favorite Jake Bobo

If there's a better fourth wide receiver in the NFL than Jake Bobo we aren't familiar with him.

Tyler Lockett on how Seahawks defense tripped up offense in first padded practice

This should come as music to the ears of Seattle fans who grew tired of seeing the defense underperform.

Seahawks were 'stunned' Byron Murphy II was still available in NFL draft

Sometimes a thing is just meant to be.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on if C.J. Stroud will play vs. Bears or not

Our best guess is that we won't see Stroud anywhere but on the sidelines.

Texans unofficial depth chart includes changes to defensive line rotation

One notable change is the designation for veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr.

NFL superstar says he considered signing with the Texans in free agency

Yesterday we learned of another huge move that almost went down for Houston.

Seahawks defense dominates first practice in pads at 2024 training camp

Here are five takeaways from the team and the beat reporters who were on-site at the VMAC.

NFL suspends Texans defensive lineman first 6 games of season for violating PED policy

Autry has released a statement claiming that he did not intentionally take a banned substance.

NFL Network shares behind the scenes look at new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald

Little by little we're getting to know new Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald.

Geno Smith knows Seahawks star DK Metcalf hasn’t hit his ceiling yet

Here's what Smith told the media about Metcalf earlier this week.

NFL analyst names Texans tight end team’s top fantasy football sleeper

The Texans offense may be a fantasy football bonanza this coming season.

Cade Stover shares his story about being drafted by the Texans

One underrated element is the tight end unit, which has sneaky-good potential.