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Things looking doubtful for LT Charles Cross
The Seattle Seahawks completed their second practice of the week as the prepare for the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately, it looks like they may have to take on the Lions without either tackle.
Right tackle Abe Lucas was placed on injured reserve, and left tackle Charles Cross was out a second-straight practice. Nothing has been ruled in regards to Cross, but this isn’t a good sign.
Positive signs trend for Jamal Adams, who did practice again. Below is the full injury report:
Some positive news on the injury front
The Seattle Seahawks are licking their wounds following their embarrassing 30-13 home opening loss to the Los Angeles Rams… both literally and figuratively. Unfortunately, right tackle Abe Lucas has been moved to injured reserve. Despite an initial positive(ish) report after the game, it seems Lucas’ knee issue is far more serious than initially thought.
The good news is strong safety Jamal Adams and cornerback Devon Witherspoon are back in action, somewhat. This will be a very telling week to see if they can finally make their 2023 debut against the Detroit Lions.
The full injury report goes as follows:
The Seahawks completed another day of practice, but with a few more names added to the injury report.
Every day gets us closer to Sunday, when the Seattle Seahawks will host the rival Los Angeles Rams. Fans around the Pacific Northwest and country are hanging on any bit of news as football anticipation reaches a fever pitch.
The Seahawks completed another day of practice, but with a few more names added to the injury report. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks did not participate, but due to rest. According to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, Brooks is still on track to play Sunday.
Unfortunately, starting running back Kenneth Walker III appeared on the list in limited capacity.
Below is the full practice injury report for Thursday.
Here are seven of our boldest takes about this team going into the 2023 season.
The Seattle Seahawks will be kicking off their new season on Sunday at home against the Los Angeles Rams. While anything can happen once the games begin, Seattle fans have every right to feel excited about this coming campaign. Last year the team out-paced nearly every analyst’s predictions, producing a winning record and a wild card berth despite some serious handicaps on defense.
During the offseason the Seahawks added some special new talents at critical positions and found ways to plug their most-pressing roster needs. That’s why we’re ready to predict an 11-6 record for Seattle during the season and a trip to the NFC Championship Game in the playoffs.
Here are seven more of our boldest takes for this team going into the new season.
For the first time since 2017 the Seattle Seahawks have opened the preseason with a 2-0 record.
For the first time since 2017 the Seattle Seahawks have opened the preseason with a 2-0 record. Seattle continued their winning ways with a 22-14 win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys.
The Seahawks have treated the 12th Man to two more-thrilling-than-expected exhibition games. Despite the limited appearance from the stars, the Seahawks rookies and reserves gave the Seattle faithful more than enough fireworks.
As we inch closer to the regular season, we begin to learn more about the team, and we’re definitely seeing some early standouts this August. Here are 5 takeaways from the second preseason game.
Here are the best and worst performers on both sides of the ball this week according to PFF.
A lot may be riding on how Devin Bush performs for the Seattle Seahawks early on during the 2023 season. With Jordyn Brooks still on the PUP list with an ACL injury, odds are Bush will wind up starting next to Bobby Wagner at inside linebacker when Week 1 comes around.
Seattle got good news from its first preseason game of the year on this score, as Bush balled out in the Seahawks’ 24-13 win over the Vikings on Thursday night. On film Bush was stout against the run and it seems the analysts at Pro Football Focus agree. Bush posted the highest overall grade on the team this week, aided by a high mark in run defense.
Here are the best and worst performers on both sides of the ball this week according to PFF, plus some special teams grades to boot.
Here are some videos from the beat reporters who were at Sunday’s practice at the team facility.
Practice No. 14 on the Seattle Seahawks’ 2023 training camp schedule is in the books. As is appropriate, wide receiver DK Metcalf had a strong day working with starting quarterback Geno Smith, according to observers.
Here are some videos from the beat reporters who were at Sunday’s practice at the team facility.
Here are 12 standout grades that Seattle players earned from Pro Football Focus for this week’s game.
The Seattle Seahawks started their 2023 NFL preseason schedule with a win over the Minnesota Vikings at home on Thursday night. Each week we’ll be reviewing some of the team’s top PFF grades.
Here are 12 standout grades that Seattle players earned from Pro Football Focus for this week’s game.
While it’s unofficial, it’s still illuminating.
The Seattle Seahawks have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2023 season ahead of Thursday night’s preseason debut against the Minnesota Vikings.
While it’s only an unofficial depth chart, it’s still illuminating regarding their plans. Here are eight things we learned from Seattle’s first depth chart of the year.
40 Seahawks players who should make the initial 53-man roster
Looking ahead, Mafe should be seeing the field a lot more in 2023.
The Seahawks defense was atrocious last year in a lot of ways. While their secondary did a solid job locking down the back end, Seattle’s defensive front-seven struggled against the run, could not get pressure and only had one consistent high performer throughout the season.
Good news: Bobby Wagner is back in the center of the defense, and the entire interior defensive line has been turned over with an eye on improving against the run. If they can get a couple of their younger edge rushers to step up, it’ll go a long way towards boosting the pass rush, as well.
Perhaps the biggest x-factor on that score is second-year outside linebacker Boye Mafe. One of the most athletic players on the team, Mafe showed a ton of promise in his preseason debut last year but didn’t see many snaps during the regular season. Looking ahead, Mafe should be seeing the field a lot more in 2023.
For one thing, Alton Robinson is now out of the picture, having been waived just before training camp began. The Seahawks have added another second-round pick in Derick Hall, However, Mafe has a full year’s worth of experience on him and should be higher on the depth chart – at least at the start of the regular season.
Mafe has a fan in head coach Pete Carroll, who says he’s probably the most-improved player on the team from last year.
Pete Carroll said Boye Mafe is probably the most improved player from last year to this year.
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) August 3, 2023
Mafe will likely not be part of the starting defense Week 1. Uchenna Nwosu is locked in as a starter on the other side, and for now Darrell Taylor is still ahead of Mafe in the pecking order.
While Taylor posted 9.5 sacks last season he’s been a liability against the run and his pressure has been inconsistent. If Mafe can show he’s a better run stopper and match Taylor’s potential as a pass rusher he could surpass him sooner rather than later.
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