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Seahawks defense ranks at or near the bottom in these 12 categories

Here are 12 categories where they rank at or near the bottom of the NFL.

The Seahawks defense is desperate. Yesterday, the team tried to ignite a spark by bringing back Bruce Irvin, who’s been signed to their practice squad. At the rate this unit has been playing Irvin will be promoted to the active roster, named defensive captain for life and the new starting outside linebacker all by 12-noon local time today.

Here are 12 categories where they rank at or near the bottom of the NFL.

Seahawks bring back Bruce Irvin to their practice squad

The Seahawks are re-signing Bruce Irvin to their practice squad, according to a report by Tom Pelissero at NFL Network.

The Seahawks are re-signing Bruce Irvin to their practice squad, according to a report by Tom Pelissero at NFL Network. A fan-favorite since he was a first-round pick for Seattle in 2012, Irvin played a key but underrated role for the peak Legion of Boom teams.

Seattle has been seeking extra depth at linebacker since the 2022 season began, bringing in several groups of free agents but passing on most and giving none meaningful playing time. Perhaps signing Irvin will finally end that cycle.

Irvin (6-foot-3, 250 pounds) may not be the disruptive force he used to be, but he offers a ton of experience. All together he’s played in 127 NFL games, with 60 of them coming in Seattle. After leaving in 2015, he spent three years with the Raiders, followed by one each with the Panthers, Falcons and Bears.

To make room for Irvin, they are releasing former Washington State left tackle Liam Ryan.

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Seahawks have had 2 of the top 10 draft classes since 2006, says PFF

The Seattle Seahawks nearly built a dynasty in the early years of the Pete Carroll and John Schneider era.

The Seattle Seahawks nearly built a dynasty in the early years of the Pete Carroll and John Schneider era. A lot of factors went into the greatness of the peak Legion of Boom teams. The most important one was the organization’s ability to navigate the NFL draft far better than their 31 competitors.

Seattle’s first draft under Carroll and Schneider built the foundation for those teams. The 2010 class netted Earl Thomas, Russell Okung, Golden Tate and Kam Chancellor. Two years later the team struck gold again, getting Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner and Bruce Irvin. According to Pro Football Focus, those two classes are among the top 10 overall since 2006.

New Orleans’ 2017 class is undeniably special, but in our opinion Seattle’s 2012 group should be No. 1.

Sadly, all the players from these two great classes are gone. Schneider and Carroll will have to make lightning strike twice in order to build another championship contender.

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4 free agents from the Bears that could fit in new-look Seahawks defense

Now, let’s examine some potential additions from Chicago’s defense that might fit this vision.

The Seahawks seem to be in the market for a very particular kind of defense. Today, we learned that Seattle is promoting assistant head coach and defensive line coach Clint Hurtt to defensive coordinator. Additionally, the team is hiring Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell for an as-yet unnamed senior role. The team is also hoping to add Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai to their staff, likely taking over Andre Curtis’ former role as defensive passing game coordinator.

The common denominator for all three of them is that they all spent time together on Vic Fangio’s staff when he was head coach of the Bears. We’ve already taken a look at a few Broncos defensive backs who are pending free agents that might follow Donatell to Seattle. Now, let’s examine some potential additions from Chicago’s defense that might fit this vision.

Seahawks players share love for injured safety Quandre Diggs

Not like this.

Not like this.

If you don’t feel bad for Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs right now, there’s something wrong with you as a fan. Diggs suffered a major leg injury in the final quarter of the season for Seattle – only a few weeks before he was set to become a free agent. Diggs had to be carted off the accursed field down in Arizona and was in tears as it happened.

Now, Diggs’ teammates are sharing messages of support. Here’s what they’re saying following an eventful, Pyrrhic victory for the Seahawks.

Bears sign OLB Bruce Irvin to active roster, place OLB Cassius Marsh on IR

Bears OLB Cassius Marsh has landed on IR with a knee injury and OLB Bruce Irvin has been promoted to the active roster.

The Chicago Bears have made a couple of roster changes ahead of Sunday night’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Bears outside linebacker Cassius Marsh was a new addition on the injury report with a knee injury and was a limited participant on Thursday. He didn’t practice Friday and was ruled out of Sunday’s game.

On Friday, the Bears placed Marsh on injured reserve, which means he’ll miss a minimum of three games. In his place, Chicago promoted outside linebacker Bruce Irvin to the active roster from the practice squad.

The Bears have suffered several injuries at outside linebacker this season, which starts with Khalil Mack, who had season-ending foot surgery. Earlier in the season, Chicago lost Jeremiah Attaochu to a torn pectoral muscle, leaving the Bears without two of their top three pass rushers.

Second-year pro Trevis Gipson has stepped up in Mack’s absence, where he’s getting valuable reps and has found some success alongside Robert Quinn.

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Russell Wilson, other Seahawks share tributes to Demaryius Thomas

Incredibly sad news.

Former Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been found dead at his home at just 33 years old.

The NFL world has been rocked by the news, drawing reactions and tributes from players around the league. Here’s what Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and a few of his current and former teammates are tweeting about Thomas.

Russell Wilson

Tyler Lockett

Richard Sherman

Bruce Irvin

Incredibly sad news. According to the Associated Press, Thomas’ family believes he died of a seizure.

Thomas played for Denver in the Super Bowl Seattle won – scoring the only touchdown of the game for the Broncos. He made it to four Pro Bowls and won a ring of his own in 2015. In 143 career games, Thomas posted 724 catches, 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns.

Thomas seems to have made quite an impact off the field. Some of the stories surfacing about the kind of person he was are touching.

Rest in peace.

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Bears announce roster moves ahead of Week 13 matchup vs. Cardinals

The Bears activated Teven Jenkins from IR and flexed 2 players from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game vs. Cardinals.

The Chicago Bears (4-7) are gearing up for a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals (9-2), where Chicago faces a challenge against an Arizona team with the best record in the NFC.

Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, the Bears made several roster moves on the active roster and practice squad, which includes rookie offensive tackle Teven Jenkins being activated off injured reserve.

Here’s a look at the roster moves the Bears made on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Cardinals:

Bears announce roster moves ahead of matchup vs. Ravens

The Bears signed Bruce Irvin to the practice squad, promoted Cassius Marsh to the active roster and Danny Trevathan’s season is done.

The Chicago Bears (3-6) are gearing up for a matchup against the Baltimore Ravens (6-3), where Chicago is looking to snap a four-game losing streak coming off their bye week.

Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Ravens, the Bears made several roster moves on the active roster and practice squad, which appears to indicate bad news on the Khalil Mack front.

Here’s a look at the roster moves the Bears made on Friday ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Baltimore:

5 things to know about new Bears OLB Bruce Irvin

The Bears have added some depth to their pass rush with veteran Bruce Irvin. Get to know the newest Bear.

The Chicago Bears have added a veteran pass rusher to help out on defense while Khalil Mack is nursing his foot injury. That linebacker’s name? Bruce Irvin.

Irvin is back in the league after a sub-par 2020 season with the Seahawks. With Seattle in 2020, Irvin only played in two games before suffering a torn ACL.

After signing with the Bears, Irvin took to Twitter to say this: “Been a long road but I’m back!”

Here are five things to know about the newest member of the Bears’ defense.