Pre-Snap Reads 7/29: Seahawks defense comes out strong in first padded practice

Pre-Snap Reads 7/29: Seahawks defense comes out strong in first padded practice
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Training camp is heating up across the NFL.

Two days until the first NFL preseason game, less than two weeks before the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener, and two days until I’m packing my bags to head up to Seattle for training camp practice! Top story from yesterday on the Seahawks front is how well the defense played in pads, while the top theme in the NFL was several players putting pen to paper on new contracts. A couple of those extensions were to left tackles... hint hint, re Charles Cross?

Here are your links! Terrance will be back this week once his technical difficulties are fixed.

Seattle Seahawks News

What Seattle Seahawks losing RB McIntosh means for offense - Seattle Sports
The Seattle Seahawks have lost RB Kenny McIntosh, who could have had a key role in the offense. Michael Bumpus tells us what it means.

Woolen can benefit from Griffin's return to Seattle Seahawks - Seattle Sports
Brock Huard explains how the Seattle Seahawks' reunion with veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin could have a positive impact on fellow cornerback Riq Woolen.

Cooper Kupp 'Brings A Next Level Mindset' To Seahawks - Seahawks.com
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and Jaxon Smith-Njigba talked about the wealth of knowledge Cooper Kupp brings to Seattle's receiver room.

First Day In Pads & Other Observations From Day 5 Of Seahawks Training Camp - Seahawks.com
News, notes and observations from the fifth practice of Seahawks training camp.

Camp Takeaways: Rookies, Demarcus Lawrence Star in Seahawks’ First Padded Practice — Emerald City Spectrum (paywall)
Busting out the pads for the first time in nearly eight months, several members of the Seahawks’ latest draft class stood out, while their newest elder statesman showed he has packs plenty of punch in year No. 12.

Seahawks in pads: DeMarcus Lawrence, Nick Emmanwori excel | Tacoma News Tribune
Seahawks practice of training camp in pads, DeMarcus Lawrence, Nick Emmanwori, Damien Martinez strong. Mike Macdonald not happy with offense. Ernest Jones away.

Around the NFC West

With Matthew Stafford out, Jimmy Garoppolo is the man for the Rams - NBC Sports
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is currently week to week with a back problem.

49ers QB Brock Purdy and wife Jenna welcome their first child - ESPN
Jenna Purdy announced the news of the couple's new daughter Monday on social media.

Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals offense struggle in first day of pads | 12news.com
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray enters year seven in the NFL. He said this year's Cardinals team is among the best he's experienced. Click here for more.

Around the NFL

Sources: Broncos, Courtland Sutton reach 4-year, $92M extension - ESPN
The Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton have reached agreement on a four-year, $92 million extension, sources told ESPN.

Source - Cowboys' Tyler Guyton (knee) to miss time, avoids surgery - ESPN
An MRI revealed that Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton suffered a bone fracture -- not a torn ACL -- in his right knee during...