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Seahawks CB Tre Brown in competition for starting job with surprising performer

Seahawks CB Tre Brown in competition for starting job with surprising performer

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown entered the season as the boundary starter opposite Riq Woolen. Brown played fairly heavy workloads in Weeks 1-6 before suffering an ankle injury. He was sidelined for Week 7, but was deemed healthy enough to be active in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Surprisingly, Brown did log a single snap. Practice squad call-up corner Josh Jobe played 51 snaps (67% of all Seahawks defensive plays) after logging a 94% workload (65 snaps) in Brown’s absence in Week 7. Jobe is now in contention to retain the starting job opposite a healthy Riq Woolen, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.

Pro Football Focus credited Jobe with allowing three receptions on five targets for 81 receiving yards against the Bills on Sunday. He allowed a long-catch of 35 yards, and forfeited 14 yards after catch. Jobe also intercepted Bills quarterback Josh Allen, his first interception of the season.

Jobe was outstanding in the Week 7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The former Alabama standout was credited with two pass breakups and giving up just three catches on seven targets (less than 50% completion percentage). Jobe earned a stellar coverage grade of 66.6 versus the Falcons.

The Seahawks have rode a rollercoaster over the previous two weeks, being on opposite ends of blowouts. A surprising performer has emerged in Jobe. Brown may have a difficult time reclaiming his starting gig.

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Seahawks vs Bills injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 8

All the latest updates and news on the Seahawks injury report ahead of a Week 8 game vs. Bills

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a Week 8 home showdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It will be Buffalo’s first visit to the Pacific Northwest since the 2016 season. Seattle got some good injury news related to their right tackles, as Abe Lucas and George Fant are back at practice. Unfortunately, they did have to place Stone Forsythe on injured reserve as well.

For Wednesday’s practice, plenty of key names did not participate, such as wide receiver DK Metcalf. Against the Falcons last week, Metcalf suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain, and is considered week-to-week. He did not practice, nor did Kenneth Walker III who is apparently still dealing with an illness.

The full injury report for Wednesday’s practice can be seen below.

Seahawks injury report

Did Not Participate:

  • WR DK Metcalf – Knee
  • CB Tre Brown – Ankle
  • DE Leonard Williams – Knee/NIR-Rest
  • CB Nehemiah Pritchett – Ankle
  • RB Kenneth Walker III – Illness

Limited Participation:

  • T George Fant – Knee
  • T Abe Lucas – Knee
  • CB Riq Woolen – Ankle
  • S Julian Love – Knee/Quad
  • NT Cameron Young – Knee
  • DE Mike Morris – Ankle

Full Participation: 

  • TE Brady Russell – Shoulder
  • LB Boye Mafe – Knee
  • S Jerrick Reed II

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Seahawks rule Riq Woolen, Tre Brown and Stone Forsythe OUT for W7

Seahawks rule Riq Woolen, Tre Brown and Stone Forsythe OUT for W7

The Seattle Seahawks will attempt to end their current three-game losing streak incredibly short handed, once more. The team is headed to the Big Peach to play the Atlanta Falcons, who are as hot as ever at the moment.

Unfortunately, the Seahawks are going to be without two key contributors in the secondary, and one of their starting offensive linemen. Injuries have decimated Seattle’s offensive line, as the team started the season behind the proverbial eight ball to begin with Abe Lucas on the PUP list.

Now, third-stringer Stone Forsythe is out.

The Seahawks have ruled out four players for Sunday’s game in Atlanta. They are as follows:

  • CB Riq Woolen
  • CB Tre Brown
  • T Stone Forsythe
  • S Jerrick Reed II

Jerrick Reed was recently activated off the PUP list, so it is not surprising he is not able to go on Sunday. Once activated, Reed had a 21-day window to qualify for the active 53-man roster. This has clearly not happened yet.

Seattle’s secondary has a tall task ahead of them. Thankfully, rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II will return. The Seahawks are in desperate need of his services, and will happily add him back into the lineup.

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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives updates for Murphy, Woolen and Lucas

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives updates for Murphy, Woolen and Lucas

The Seattle Seahawks need to find a way to end this losing streak they are on, and their first opportunity to do so will come on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Seattle’s defense has been brutalized on and off the field for the last three weeks, mainly due to injuries sustained at key positions.

On Wednesday, head coach Mike Macdonald did offer some updates for a few of their top defensive players. The good news is it appears rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is going to return to practice, and Seattle needs him in a bad way. As for his cornerbacks, Tre Brown and Riq Woolen, it is a bit of a mixed bag. Sadly, there is no good news to be given for the ailing offensive line.

The Seahawks’ rush defense has once again collapsed into one of the worst in the league. New York and San Francisco bullied Seattle’s defensive front to embarrassing proportions. Having Murphy back into the lineup should give this unit a considerable boost.

Fingers are crossed Woolen can return to help slow down Atlanta’s efficient passing attack, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and receiver Drake London.

As for the offensive line, no help is on the horizon for the worst in football.

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Mike Macdonald gives injury updates to Artie Burns and Tre Brown

Mike Macdonald gives injury updates to Artie Burns and Tre Brown

Injuries continue to bedevil the Seattle Seahawks, especially on defense. Already shorthanded at cornerback due to Riq Woolen’s absence, the Seahawks lost a couple more on Thursday night.

Against the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle had to rule out cornerbacks Tre Brown and Artie Burns (who was playing in Woolen’s spot) from the primetime affair. After the game, I asked head coach Mike Macdonald on the injury situation for Brown and Burns. Macdonald was brief in his response.

“Artie reaggravated his toe,” Macdonald stated. “So severity, I’m not sure. Tre had an ankle (injury). Pretty sure everybody else is okay.”

Of course, the good news is the fact the rest of the team seemed to escape the brutal loss with relative health. As for Brown and Burns, we will monitor their health situations intently in the coming few days, and will report accordingly.

After playing three games in eleven days, the Seahawks are in desperate need of a little more time off. The one benefit of playing on Thursday night is the fact it serves as somewhat of a “mini-bye” for the team. As of right now, the Seahawks desperately need some extra time to rest and get healthier.

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How Mike Jackson trade impacts Seahawks’ CB room

How Mike Jackson trade impacts Seahawks’ CB room

The Seattle Seahawks turned a position of weakness into a strength on Thursday when they acquired rookie linebacker Michael Barrett from the Carolina Panthers. General manager John Schneider sent cornerback Mike Jackson the other way. Jackson’s departure from a deep corner room will offer more opportunity for young rookies like D.J. James and Nehemiah Pritchett.

Jackson, a 2019 fifth-rounder, lost his place this offseason in a deep defensive backfield. Jackson started opposite Riq Woolen during the 2022 season. He was a league-average cornerback, allowing a respectable 62% completion percentage on targets thrown his way, according to Pro Football Focus.

Jackson was replaced in the starting lineup prior to the 2023 season by Tre Brown. Brown ran with his opportunity, and more changes came to the defense this offseason when head coach Mike Macdonald replaced Pete Carroll. Macdonald brought his brilliant defensive system with him, and Schneider drafted James and Pritchett to better appease the scheme.

Jackson has settled in as a depth cornerback. The Seahawks understandably rather utilize those depth spots on developmental rookies with more long-term upside. They also undrafted free agent Carlton Johnson on the roster. Johnson has impressed in spurts and is attempting to make the 53 man roster. His chances improved following Jackson’s trade.

Pritchett has spent the preseason playing almost exclusively on the boundary. James has been slightly more versatile, splitting reps outside and inside. Jackson’s departure all but guarantees that both Pritchett and James will appear on Seattle’s initial 53 man roster next week.

The Seahawks needed better linebacker depth given that projected starter Jerome Baker has been sidelined with injury for multiple weeks. With Jon Rhattigan and Patrick O’Connell offering little-to-no long-term upside, the arrival of Barrett offers the Seahawks a potential future solution. Having Barrett and Tyrice Knight as rookies in the linebacker room will be beneficial.

Trading Jackson in exchange for better linebacker depth was a worthwhile move.

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Seahawks CB Tre Brown wants to ‘play bigger’

Seahawks CB Tre Brown wants to ‘play bigger’

One of the standouts from the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason has been cornerback Tre Brown. Entering into his fourth year, Brown showed the 12th Man last year what he could do when playing healthy. Now, he is going to show fans what he is like with a little more muscle.

Brown has gained weight this offseason, and he took to the media to elaborate further.

“I feel good,” Brown exclaimed quickly. “I’m at 195 lb., it’s kind of heavy for me, you know I’m usually at like 189 lb. but 195 is a really good weight for me. I can still run at that weight, so I feel pretty good.”

When asked about why he gained the weight, Brown responded with “I just wanted to play bigger, see what that does for me. It’s been doing well for me.”

Brown went on to say how his weight gain has helped him particularly in the run defense, shedding blocks against the likes of DK Metcalf or Laviska Shenault. To get off those blocks and set the edges will go a long ways to helping shore up Seattle’s porous run defense from the last few years.

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Seahawks CB Nehemiah Pritchett defends pass against JSN

Seahawks CB Nehemiah Pritchett defends pass against JSN

Right now, Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks are feasting at training camp practice. Fourth year pro Tre Brown had some major highlights, and he was not alone. Rookie cornerback from Auburn, Nehemiah Pritchett, is looking to make a name for himself as well.

Defending passes like this against talented receivers such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba will certainly help raise his stock.

The Seahawks are once again trying to field one of the best secondaries in the NFL. The prominent feature of this group is of course going to be Devon Witherspoon, the former No. 5 overall pick from the 2024 NFL draft. But seeing Pritchett pull off plays like this? He will be one to keep an eye out once the preseason games get started next Saturday.

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Seahawks DB Tre Brown makes big-time play at training camp practice

Seahawks DB Tre Brown makes big-time play at training camp practice.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown entered training camp firmly on the roster bubble. Injuries derailed his 2021 and 2022 seasons, but Brown finally began putting it together this past campaign. The former fourth-round selection out of Oklahoma appeared in 15 games and recorded two interceptions, one of which he returned for a pick-six touchdown versus the Detroit Lions.

Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, and playing in a new scheme, Brown is battling for a depth spot behind Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon, Artie Burns, and Michael Jackson. Brown’s performance during Thursday’s training camp practice session likely increased his chances of making the team.

Brown scored the defense’s first touchdown of camp when he jumped a comeback route and intercepted the ball for a pick-six touchdown, according to media members in attendance. With Geno Smith sidelined with minor knee/hip injuries, the ball was thrown by Sam Howell and intended for D.K. Metcalf.

Brown also had some lowlights on Thursday. Metcalf reportedly mossed him for two touchdowns during red-zone periods. Brown was also badly beaten by Easop Winston Jr. for a TD during one-on-ones. The former Sooner was also flagged for defensive pass interference.

Brown concluded practice on another high note. The Tulsa native deflected the ball away from Metcalf on a two-point conversion attempt that secured a “win” for the defense.

The up-and-down nature of Brown’s practice on Thursday summarizes his career to date nicely. Head coach Mike Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde have likely been pleased with Brown’s performance and results. Making big-time plays like a pick-six score and denying a two-point attempt likely helped Brown in his ongoing bid for a 53-man roster spot.

Seahawks CB Tre Brown has caused problems for Geno, DK and Lockett

Seahawks CB Tre Brown has caused problems for Geno, DK and Lockett

Easily the most intriguing position group to watch for the Seattle Seahawks this summer is cornerback. Going into last year, it was assumed this was going to be among the strengths of the team. While there were certainly bright spots – such as the emergence of rookie sensation Devon Witherspoon – the secondary did leave a little to be desired.

This led the Seahawks to draft a pair of Auburn corners – DJ James and Nehemiah Pritchett – to add to the mix. Some could view it as depth building, but others (such as myself) interpreted it this way: competition.

Seattle was clearly not happy enough with the performance last year, and wanted to bring in new blood to drive up competition among the corners. Iron sharpens iron. Well, it turns out something may have been forged already.

The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Duggar has reported that fourth year cornerback Tre Brown has been causing issues for the Seahawks trio of playmakers. Geno Smith has great chemistry with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, which is surprising to no one, but there is a problem on defense, and he wears the No. 22 jersey.

Brown has always been an intriguing, if not frustrating, player for the Seahawks. The furstration has always revolved around persistent injuries. But last year, Brown played in 15 games and started seven of them – both career highs. He defended six passes, forced two fumbles, snagged two interceptions and even returned one of them for a touchdown.

If Brown can find a way to stay healthy and on the field, I have no doubt in my mind he can live up to his potential. If this is the case, the Seahawks will have another stud in their secondary.

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