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Are Tyler Lockett’s cleats sending a message about his future?

Are Tyler Lockett’s cleats sending a message about his future?

The Seattle Seahawks are less than an hour away from kicking off against the Los Angeles Rams. This Week 18 game is not just the Seahawks’ final outing of the season, it could also be wide receiver Tyler Lockett’s final game of his career. Or, at the very least, with Seattle.

Lockett, who has had a marvelous 10 years in the league, has had a sharp decline in production this season and in the season prior. He also carries a massive $30 million cap hit going into 2025. His age, his production and cap hit have many wondering if this could very well be his final game with the Seahawks, and perhaps his career should he choose to hang up his cleats.

Oh, speaking of his cleats, his choice of footwear today certainly leads to further speculation this could be the end of the line for Lockett. He shared an image of them on his social media, and they can be seen below.

If this truly is the end of Lockett’s time in Seattle, then the Seahawks should do all they can to send him out with a win today. He deserves at least that much.

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Seahawks Week 18 inactives: 7 players will not suit up vs Rams

Seahawks Week 18 inactives: 7 players will not suit up vs Rams

For the final time this year, the Seattle Seahawks have announced their inactives list. As the team begins preparations to take the field against the Los Angeles Rams, there are seven players who will not be suiting up today.

Although he is listed as an inactive, quarterback Jaren Hall will serve as the team’s emergency third string quarterback, as he has for a few weeks now. Geno Smith may still be dealing with a bit of a lingering knee injury, and while this game won’t be played for the postseason, it’s never a bad time to have a little extra insurance at the game’s most important position!

The full inactive list for both teams can be seen below.

Seahawks Inactives:

  • QB Jaren Hall
  • LB Patrick O’Connell
  • WR Cody White
  • WR John Rhys Plumlee
  • NT Brandon Pili
  • TE Tyler Mabry
  • DT Quinton Nohanna

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter today for more live updates, highlights and analysis during the game!

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Rams inactives: Matthew Stafford, 6 other starters won’t play vs. Seahawks

Matthew Stafford and 6 other starters are officially inactive today and will not play against the Seahawks

The Los Angeles Rams are taking every precaution to make sure their top players are healthy for the start of the playoffs. Despite having the chance to clinch the No. 3 seed with a win over the Seattle Seahawks, the Rams are resting many of their starters today.

Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams and Kevin Dotson are all healthy scratches and will not play against the Seahawks. They’re all inactive, as is Rob Havenstein, who’s dealing with a shoulder injury.

Those seven players make up the complete list of inactives for the Rams this week. Everyone else is good to go and healthy enough to play.

For the Seahawks, there are no surprises on their list of inactives. Byron Murphy II was questionable to play but he’s officially active.

Below are the seven players who are inactive for the Seahawks today.

Seahawks and LB Ernest Jones IV pause contract extension talks

Seahawks and LB Ernest Jones IV pause contract extension talks

The Seattle Seahawks made a massive move earlier in the season to acquire linebacker Ernest Jones IV from the Tennessee Titans. Seattle had a dire need at linebacker, as Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson were simply not getting it done. So enter Jones, who made an immediate impact in improving the Seahawks run defense.

Trading for Jones was always going to be a risk, because similar to Leonard Williams last season, he is on the final year of his contract. The expectation has been both sides will figure out an extension, as the team and Jones want to get something done. Seattle clearly wants to keep a stud linebacker in the fold and Jones has a desire to remain a Seahawk.

However, it appears contract negotiations have come to a standstill. As reported by Ian Rapoport, both sides have decided to pause negotiations.

The initial reaction online from fans has been sharp, as the 12’s are not thrilled at the possibility of Jones leaving. My take on the situation is general manager John Schneider has never given an in-season extension before, and when two sides have a desire to get something done, it will be done eventually.

Still, if Jones does decide to take meetings elsewhere there is always the risk a team in a much better cap situation blows him away with an offer he cannot refuse. Should this be the case, and the Seahawks lose out on keeping a playmaker at linebacker, it will be a considerable blow to this organization.

Ultimately, to the 12’s I would say have faith in Schneider being able to get something done. As I mentioned earlier, this was the case with Leonard Williams last year and even Geno Smith the year prior to that.

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Rams and Seahawks reveal uniforms for Week 18 matchup

On Sunday, the Rams will wear a uniform combination that they’ve never worn against the Seahawks before

For the second and final time this season, the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks will square off on Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium. Though the game doesn’t mean anything to the Seahawks, the Rams can clinch the No. 3 seed in the NFC with a win over Seattle.

When the Rams take the field this weekend, they’ll do so wearing a uniform combination that they’ve never worn against the Seahawks.

The team announced on Friday that it will wear its blue jerseys and blue pants, the first time it’s sporting that look against Seattle. The Seahawks are going with a monochromatic combination, too, wearing all-white against the Rams (with blue socks).

Since the Rams introduced their new uniforms in 2020, the all-blue look hasn’t exactly been a fan favorite. This will be the first time they’re wearing blue pants and blue jerseys in a game since Christmas 2022 when they crushed the Broncos, 51-14.

Maybe it’ll bring them some similar luck against the Seahawks as they look to end the season with a win at home before the playoffs begin.

Seahawks name Tyler Lockett captain for what could be his final game

Seahawks name Tyler Lockett captain for what could be his final game

The Seattle Seahawks could be in a state of further transition this offseason, especially when it comes to franchise legends. There has been much speculation about the fate of wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who has been a Seahawks staple ever since he was drafted in 2015. Lockett is nearing the conclusion of his 10th season in the league, which has seen him become indisputably the second best receiver in Seattle’s franchise history.

But his age, declining production, and massive salary cap hit has his future with the team in doubt. Lockett has been nothing but an exemplary Seahawk, as evidenced by the fact he earned his third Steve Largent Award this year. There are those who wonder if Seattle’s Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams could be his final outing in a Seahawk uniform. If this is the case, it is only fitting he has been named a team captain for this game.

Seattle has employed a rotating selection of team captains for each game, highlighting different players for different reasons. The potential final game for a franchise legend such as Lockett is good enough reason to make him one.

On the year, Lockett has hauled in 47 receptions for 572 yards and two touchdowns. It has been a three-year trend in reduced stats for Lockett, which lead those to believe his time in Seattle could be over. Especially since he is slated to count for an astonishing $30 million against the cap in 2025.

Lockett has been reflective of his career in recent years, and has smartly transitioned into a real estate business. Should he decide to hang up his cleats at the end of the year, he will have nothing to regret about what he accomplished in his decade in the league. Lockett currently trails only Steve Largent in all-time receiving yards (8566), receptions (659) and touchdowns (61).

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Seahawks rule RT Abe Lucas OUT for Week 18, Byron Murphy QUESTIONABLE

Seahawks rule RT Abe Lucas OUT for Week 18, Byron Murphy QUESTIONABLE

The Seattle Seahawks are preparing for their 2024 finale in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks have been eliminated from the playoffs and are only playing for pride. While ending the season on a high note with a win and getting a little revenge on a hated division rival, this game is ultimately “meaningless” in the grand scheme of things. As such, Seattle is not likely to risk needless injury to some of their key players.

With that in mind, the Seahawks have already ruled out right tackle Abe Lucas for the Week 18 finale. Lucas has been battling injuries his entire career, and missed the first half of the season in 2024. Lucas is currently listed with an abdomen injury, so it makes sense to keep their starting right tackle sidelined as to avoid potentially setting him back even further going into 2025.

Seattle has also ruled cornerback Josh Jobe OUT as well. Additionally, rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is listed as QUESTIONABLE. Murphy was limited in Wednesday’s practice, and a non-participant for Thursday. The Seahawks may want to protect their key investment as well.

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Rams vs. Seahawks injury report: Final updates for Week 18 game

All the latest updates and news on the Rams’ injury report ahead of their Week 18 game vs. the Seahawks

The Los Angeles Rams released their final injury report of the regular season Friday, giving one last update ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. They’re resting a good portion of their starters, including Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams, while also lightening the workload of some defenders on the other side of the ball.

The Seahawks don’t have anything to play for now that they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention, but they’re still trying to win this game and end the year on a high note.

Below is the final injury report of the week and regular season for both teams.

Rams injury report

Seahawks injury report

Rob Havenstein injury update

Havenstein has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury, though he’d probably get the rest treatment if he weren’t banged up. Sean McVay is confident Havenstein will be ready for the playoffs next week.

Jordan Whittington injury update

Whittington was limited in the first two days of practice due to an ankle injury but he was a full participant on Friday and should be good to go for Sunday’s game.

Tutu Atwell injury update

Atwell missed Thursday’s practice for personal reasons but he was back on the field Friday ahead of this weekend’s matchup with the Seahawks. McVay didn’t give a reason for Atwell’s absence Thursday.

Sean McVay reveals which Rams starters will rest vs. Seahawks on Sunday

Sean McVay announced that in addition to Matthew Stafford, the Rams will rest 5 other offensive starters on Sunday vs. Seattle

As he did in 2017 and 2023, Sean McVay has decided to play it safe in the season finale. With the NFC West clinched and no chance to earn a first-round bye, McVay is going to rest some of his starters in Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

He announced on Wednesday that Matthew Stafford won’t play this week and that Jimmy Garoppolo will start, but he added to the list of resting starters during Friday’s media session. He told reporters that Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, Kevin Dotson and Alaric Jackson will also sit out the season finale.

Joe Noteboom is going to start at left tackle and Jonah Jackson will start at right guard. It could be Warren McClendon Jr. at right tackle with Rob Havenstein out due to a shoulder injury.

Blake Corum will get a bigger workload as the starting running back, and Jordan Whittington will presumably get more opportunities as one of the starting receivers.

McVay didn’t reveal the plan on defense, but it’s likely that at least a handful of starters will need to play out of necessity because of the limited roster size.

Seahawks DL Leonard Williams comments on Pro Bowl snub

Seahawks DL Leonard Williams comments on Pro Bowl snub

Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams leads all interior defenders in the NFL in sacks with nine quarterback takedowns. In Sunday’s Week 18 regular-season finale versus the Los Angeles Rams, he’ll attempt to become the first Seahawk to reach double digits in sacks since 2018. Despite that, Williams was not voted as a primary participant in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, with the full rosters being released earlier this week.

Devon Witherspoon was the lone Seahawk voted to the main Pro Bowl roster. Elsewhere, Julian Love and Coby Bryant finished in the top 10 of voting among their position group. As for Williams, he finished behind Jalen Carter, Dexter Lawrence, and Vita Vea, who are scheduled to represent the NFC at defensive tackle.

Williams commented on the snub.

“I mean honestly, I don’t care at this point,” Williams told local reporters. “It’s possible [I’ll go as an alternate] because the Eagles are going to the playoffs and Dexter [Lawrence] is hurt. But to be honest, it’s frustrating to be an alternate,” Williams concluded.

Williams was dominant for Macdonald’s defense throughout this campaign. Perhaps Seattle’s failure to qualify for the postseason hindered his chances of gaining national recognition. Williams will likely be at the Pro Bowl, and he’ll deserve to be there once he’s officially named.

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