Tag: seahawks news

Seahawks re-sign Marshawn Lynch in preparation for 49ers

The Seahawks added a familiar face after injuries slammed their running back depth chart ahead of their showdown with the 49ers.

The Seahawks’ biggest losses Sunday to Arizona were announced after the game. Head coach Pete Carroll said both of Seattle’s top running backs, Chris Carson and CJ Prosise, are out for the season. This came on the heels of Seattle losing another top back, Rashaad Penny to a torn ACL vs. the Rams two weeks ago.

Seattle’s answer to their running back woes came in the form of a running back all-too familiar for 49ers fans. Marshawn Lynch is back in Seattle for Week 17 and beyond according to his agent:

Lynch last played in 2018 when he spent six games with the Raiders. The 33-year-old ran 90 times for 376 yards and three touchdowns a season ago. Now he’s back after nearly an entire season off.

The 11-year veteran is familiar with returning after a hiatus. He didn’t play in 2016 before returning to the Oakland Raiders in 2017 and 2018. Lynch was effective in 21 games with Oakland. He averaged 4.3 yards per carry on 297 attempts with 10 touchdowns on the ground.

It’s unclear how big his role will be after getting just a week of practice in, but his familiarity with quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll should make him a quick enough study that he’ll see time against the 49ers.

San Francisco’s had trouble with Lynch in his career. He’s averaged 4.5 yards per attempt on 221 carries with seven touchdowns in 11 regular season games against the 49ers in his career.

However, he’ll be significantly less dangerous than he was in his prime, and the 49ers will likely see rookie sixth-round pick Travis Homer more often than they see Lynch.

Still, the man they call ‘Beast Mode’ being back in a Seahawks uniform will only electrify an already raucous crowd, and the 49ers will have to account for him when he is in the game.

Seattle also re-signed 2012 fourth-round pick Robert Turbin according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Turbin has also not been on a roster at all in 2019. He spent three years in Seattle, half a season each in Dallas and Cleveland, and three years in Indianapolis. He’s rushed for 3.8 yards per carry and nine touchdowns in 355 career carries.

5 crazy stats from Rams’ 28-12 win over Seahawks

The best stats and facts to come out of Sunday’s game at the Coliseum.

The Rams are moving in the right direction again, rattling off two straight victories over NFC West opponents. Their biggest win of the season came on Sunday night against the Seahawks, beating the division leaders 28-12 at the Coliseum.

They still have a lot of work to do and need to win at least two of their last three games to have a chance, but before we look too far ahead, let’s revisit some awesome stats from Sunday’s win over the Seahawks.

First time Rams have beaten Russell Wilson in prime time

The Rams have faced Russell Wilson 16 times since he came into the NFL and have had more success against him than any other team has. They’re the only team he’s faced at least four times and has a sub-.500 record against, going 7-9 against the Rams.

Surprisingly, this is the first time Los Angeles has beaten Wilson in prime time. It was the fourth time they’ve squared off under the bright lights, including twice this season. Previously, the Rams lost to the Seahawks in 2016 on Thursday night, as well as a Monday night game in 2013.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5

Former Longhorn Tyrone Swoopes promoted to active NFL roster from practice squad

Former Longhorn Tyrone Swoopes promoted to active NFL roster from practice squad

Former Longhorns’ quarterback Tyrone Swoopes has made an NFL roster – but not as a quarterback. Swoopes transitioned to tight end in his first year in the NFL, and was promoted to the Seattle Seahawks’ roster to replace the injured Ed Dickson.

Aug 18, 2018; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Derwin James (33) defends Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyrone Swoopes (46) during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Swoopes started only one of his four years at Texas, his sophomore season in 2014. That year, he threw for 2409 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on 58.3% passing. Swoopes was a threat on the ground as well, with 966 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns over the course of his career.

The Seahawks promoted Swoopes due to need at the tight end position, where they have been injury struck all year. Ed Dickson is the latest tight end to go on IR, after Will Dissly’s season-ending injury and Luke Willson’s lingering hamstring injury.