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Seahawks need Coby Bryant, K’Von Wallace to step up after latest DB injuries

Seahawks need Coby Bryant, K’Von Wallace to step up after latest DB injuries

The Seattle Seahawks continue to deal with injuries in their secondary. General manager John Schneider placed starting safety Rayshawn Jenkins on IR earlier this week, sidelining him for a minimum of four contests. Jenkins is currently third on the team in tackles with 38. In response, Seattle promoted safety Ty Okada, who played well during the preseason, from the practice squad to the active roster. They also signed second-year UDFA cornerback Eric Garror to the practice squad.

Elsewhere, starting cornerback Riq Woolen remains absent from practice with an ankle injury and is trending towards being a game-time decision against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. All these injuries and roster moves will force head coach Mike Macdonald to get creative with his secondary usage. The Seahawks need players like Coby Bryant and K’Von Wallace to step up.

With Artie Burns also on IR, and Tre Brown injured, the Seahawks must shuffle defensive personnel. Bryant could play nickel corner, a position he was more familiar with before making the transition to safety. That would catapult Wallace into a starting safety role opposite Julian Love. The third safety spot could belong to Okada or Jerrick Reed II, the latter of which would need to be officially activated after having his practice window recently triggered.

Bryant has played just 49 defensive snaps this season, and Wallace has been capped at 89. Okada and Reed are yet to make their debuts this season. Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde may rely on Bryant and Wallace to be near every-down starters against the Falcons.

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Seahawks Week 7 injury report: Byron Murphy II returns to practice

Seahawks Week 7 injury report: Byron Murphy II returns to practice

Injuries have been the name of the game for the NFL this season, especially when it comes to the Seattle Seahawks. After playing three games in an eleven day stretch, the team was in desperate need of some time off. Unfortunately, it appears the extra rest didn’t exactly heal the team up.

Safety Rayshawn Jenkins was placed on injured reserve, no improvement to Abe Lucas, and now the injury report includes the right half of Seattle’s already decimated offensive line.

The only bit of good news is Byron Murphy II has returned to practice in a limited capacity. But that’s just about where it ends for Wednesday’s injury report.

The full report can be seen below.

Did Not Participate:

  • T Stone Forsythe – Hand
  • G Anthony Bradford – Toe
  • CB Tre Brown – Ankle
  • CB Riq Woolen – Ankle
  • WR Laviska Shenault – Back

Limited Participation: 

  • C Connor Williams – Chest
  • LB Boye Mafe – Knee
  • DT Byron Murphy II – Hamstring
  • DE Leonard Williams – Knee
  • S Jerrick Reed II – Knee

Full Participation: 

  • S Julian Love – Hamstring/Quad

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Turnover deficit has been consistent problem for Seahawks

Turnover deficit has been consistent problem for Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks committed three turnovers in Thursday’s Week 6 defeat to their NFC West arch rival San Francisco 49ers. Starting quarterback Geno Smith threw two interceptions. Kick returner Laviska Shenault also lost a fumble on special teams. By comparison, the 49ers played a clean, turnover-free game. It made a sizable difference in a two-score ball game.

The Seahawks have committed 10 turnovers, third-most of any team in the league through Week 6. Meanwhile, head coach Mike Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde have seen their unit force just four takeaways, tied for fifth-worst in the NFL. The minus-6 (-6) differential is tied for third-worst in the league.

Safety Julian Love discussed the turnover issues that have plagued the Seahawks all season long.

“It starts with me on the defense and we have to create more turnovers,” Love said. “We have to get the ball [back to our offense]. Going minus three against a team like this [49ers], you put yourself in a giant hole.”

 

The Seahawks play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Falcons have committed just seven turnovers in six games this campaign. Macdonald and Durde will hope to create turnovers against a fairly disciplined offense.

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Giants preparing to take on several familiar faces vs. Seahawks

When the New York Giants look across the field on Sunday, they will see several familiar faces wearing Seattle Seahawks uniforms.

When the New York Giants look across the field on Sunday afternoon, they’re going to see quite a few familiar faces wearing a Seattle Seahawks uniform.

On defense, they’ll be going up against quarterback Geno Smith, who made history by starting in favor of Eli Manning, ending a 222-game iron man streak in November of 2017.

Smith currently leads the NFL with 1,182 yards passing.

“He’s playing at a high level. He’s a veteran now. He’s done a really good job when you study the tape. Last year and this year, here to start out, obviously, he threw for a bunch of yards in a back-and-forth game there for a while. He’s got command,” head coach Brian Daboll said of Smith on Wednesday. “I think Geno is a guy that leads it all. Does a good job of getting the ball to those playmakers.”

If he’s elevated from the practice squad, the Giants might also see wide receiver Miles Boykin, who spent time with the team this past summer before being released in late August.

When quarterback Daniel Jones is under center, he’ll be looking across the line at several prominent former Giants, including defensive end Leonard Williams, nose tackle Johnathan Hankins, and safety Julian Love.

“Again, another guy that he’s a very smart player,” Daboll said of Love. “We knew that, obviously, here. Instinctive. He’s made a couple really good plays for them at the start of this year. I know he’s out, has a quad. We’ll see where he’s at. But, that type of guy, with the right mindset, that works the right way, you really wouldn’t expect anything else.”

Through four weeks, Love is second among all NFL safeties with a Pro Football Focus grade of 89.9. His coverage grade of 85.6 trails only two players, ironically including ex-Giants safety Xavier McKinney, who leads the league at 89.5.

Williams, meanwhile, is seventh among interior defensive linemen with a PFF grade of 80.1.

It’s certainly interesting to see all these ex-Giants finding success league-wide while the team in East Rutherford continues to flounder.

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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives injury update for S Julian Love

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives injury update for S Julian Love

The Seattle Seahawks were going into Monday Night Football incredibly shorthanded on defense. Defensive linemen Byron Murphy II and Leonard Williams were ruled out, as well as linebackers Jerome Baker, Boye Mafe and Uchenna Nwosu. Being without five of your best players along the defensive front was already a daunting hurdle to overcome, but the NFL has a cruel way of punching when you’re already down.

During the prime time showdown against the Detroit Lions, Pro Bowl safety Julian Love exited the game with what was reported as a thigh injury. After the game, head coach Mike Macdonald gave a quick update on one of his defensive leaders.

As I mentioned in my takeaways piece, I reject the notion the Seahawks defense is as bad as we saw on Monday night. However, if they are not able to get healthy, the depth behind their starters is clearly concerning.

That being said, Seattle does play an offensively inept New York Giants team on Sunday for their Week 5 matchup. They will be back in the friendly confines of Lumen Field. This is the NFL, so no wins are given, but the difficulty is going to be lowered drastically when comparing the G-Men to the Lions.

We at Seahawks Wire will continue to monitor the health of these crucial starters moving forward this week, as it is most assuredly going to be the topic on everyone’s minds starting Tuesday morning.

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Watch: Seahawks S Rayshawn Jenkins was mic’d up for Julian Love’s blocked field goal

Watch: Seahawks S Rayshawn Jenkins was mic’d up for Julian Love’s blocked field goal

The Seattle Seahawks escaped Foxboro with a 23-20 overtime victory to improve to 2-0, but it could have easily been a different story. In the second half against the New England Patriots, the Seahawks were being shut out. Defensively, they were struggling to get the Pats offense off the field.

Late in the fourth quarter, they held strong. Leonard Williams and Bryon Murphy teamed up to sack New England quarterback Jacoby Brissett on third down, forcing the Patriots to attempt a field goal. New England was leading 20-17 at the time, and had they made it a 23-17 game, Seattle would have needed to engineer a touchdown drive to attempt to win.

Instead, safety Julian Love blocked the kick to keep it a three-point game. Now, all Seattle needed was a field goal of their own to tie things up. The blocked kick was undeniably one of the most pivotal moments of the afternoon for the Seahawks.

Fellow safety Rayshawn Jenkins was mic’ed up during the blocked kick, and it’s a must-see for 12’s everywhere.

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First half highlights: Seahawks trail Broncos 13-9

First half highlights: Seahawks trail Broncos 13-9

It has been a bizarre and sloppy first half of football for both the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. Increasingly, Week 1 games across the league are becoming this way due to lack of starters playing in the preseason, and this seems to be the case at Lumen Field.

Through two quarters, the Seahawks trail the Broncos 13-9. Things did not start well for Seattle. On their first two plays, quarterback Geno Smith was sacked then threw an interception. Despite the horrendous field position they were put in, the Seahawks did not allow a first down and held Denver to a field goal. Both teams traded punts for several possessions, until the Seahawks managed to tie the game at 3-3 on their fourth drive of the game.

The first highlight of the year for the Seahawks defense came courtesy of Pro Bowl safety Julian Love, who intercepted rookie Bo Nix at the one yard line.

https://twitter.com/Seahawks/status/1832886430286413928

Unfortunately, the good vibes did not last long for Seattle, as they were flagged for holding on the first play following the interception. Since the foul occured in the end zone, it resulted in a safety to give Denver a 5-3 lead. The Broncos did not do much with it, and had to punt the ball away…

…which they quickly got back thanks to a muffed Seahawks punt, putting the Broncos back within Seattle’s goal line.

https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1832888497012912461

Once more, the Seahawks defense held strong and did their best with the terrible field position. Seattle held Denver to only three points. On their next drive, the Seahawks finally found the end zone thanks to the legs of Geno Smith. The 34-yard run gave Seattle a 9-8 lead, but the ensuring 2-point conversion fell flat.

The two points the Seahawks did not get loomed large. Denver punted once more, pinning Seattle on their own 1-yard line… which resulted in yet another safety to give the Broncos a 10-9 lead. For the first time in my life, I have witnessed a game with two safeties, and I’m sure I’m not alone.

So there you have it, folks. The weirdest way to a 13-9 score any of us have seen in quite some time, or perhaps ever.

The Broncos will receive the ball to start the second half. As for the Seahawks, plenty of adjustments are needed if they want to avoid the Week 1 upset for the second-straight season.

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Julian Love shares his Top 5 favorite “Love” songs

Julian Love shares his Top 5 favorite “Love” songs

It has been an exciting calendar year for Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love. The man made his first Pro Bowl, earned a debut spot on the NFL Top 100 Players list, and has signed two conttracts with the Seahawks. The latest coming earlier this week worth up to $36 million over the next three seasons.

Suffice it to say, Love is here to stay in the Emerald City for quite some time. The 12th Man is going to get their opportunity to know their starting safety, and the Seahawks Twitter account took the time to share a closer look at Love’s interests off the field.

Shortly after Love signed his extension, he and his wife were asked about their Top 5 favorite “love” songs. A cute play on words with his last name, and certainly topical given the special moment with his family.

What say you, 12’s? How does Love’s list of love songs stack up with yours?

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Seahawks extend S Julian Love with a three-year, $36 million contract

Seahawks extend S Julian Love with a three-year, $36 million contract

It has been a major week for Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love. On Monday, Love was named the No. 95 overall player on the annual NFL Top 100 list, his first appearance on the coveted ranking. Three days later, he was given something much more valuable: job security.

It was announced late Wednesday evening that the Seahawks extended their Pro Bowl safety to a brand new contract. Love will now be playing under a three-year extension worth up to $36 million.

Seattle signed Love last offseason to a two-year, $12 million contract. He was largely seen as an “insurance” signing with Jamal Adams returning from a season ending injury from 2022. Instead, Love clearly outplayed his contract. Last year, Love started 12 of 17 total games and earned his first Pro Bowl bid.

Now, the 26-year-old will be under contract with the Seahawks for the next four seasons. It is a period of change for Seattle, but clearly Love has earned his keep as a player the Seahawks want to stick around during the early years of the Mike Macdonald era.

One major point to note… Schefter, in the Tweet above, made sure to mention Love’s agent Drew Rosenhaus. Why is this important? Well, Love isn’t the only one with Rosenhaus as an agent. Current free agent center, Connor Williams, is also represented by Rosenhaus.

Why, yes, the very same Connor Williams who is currently negotiating with Seattle and is at Seahawks head quarters in Renton at the time of this article being written. With a deal being made between John Schneider and Rosenhaus, it is evident both sides are currently in a good working relationship.

Perhaps Love won’t be the only client Rosenhaus delivers for this week.

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Seahawks S Julian Love ranked No. 95 on NFL Top 100 list

Seahawks S Julian Love ranked No. 95 on NFL Top 100 list

Julian Love may have been in the NFL for five seasons, but his first with the Seattle Seahawks will certainly be a memorable one! After four years with the New York Giants, Love signed a two-year contract worth $12 million last offseason. For the Seahawks, it was a smart investment.

Love parlayed this new deal into his first Pro Bowl season… as well as his very first appearance on the famed NFL Top 100 list. Coming in at No. 95 is Seahawks safety Julian Love!

Love was signed when folks considered the safety position set for the Seahawks. But in typical shrewd fashion, Seattle’s brass realized they needed an extra boost, especially with then-Seahawks safety Jamal Adams recovering from a season ending injury in 2022.

During the 2023 campaign, Love played in all 17 game and started 12 of them, as he recorded 123 total tackles, defended ten passes, and snagged four interceptions.

Easily, Love’s biggest play last year was snagging the game-clinching interception versus the Philadelphia Ealges, sealing the 20-17 upset Monday Night Football victory. It was Love’s second interception of the fourth quarter.

However, for me, my personal favorite of Love’s inaugrual season in Seattle was in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. Trailing 20-17 facing a 3rd-and-three, Love was able to snag an interception (thanks to an assit from Jamal Adams’ ‘Messi’ play) to give the Seahawks new life.

Ultimately, Seattle was able to prevail with a 24-20 victory over the Browns. This would not have been possible without the 95th best player in the NFL.

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