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Pre-Snap Reads 7/20: Training Camp and Pre-Season expectations for the Seattle Seahawks

Pre-Snap Reads 7/20: Training Camp and Pre-Season expectations for the Seattle Seahawks

Plus, what will a good ‘Hawks team will look like?

In Today’s Links: how our Seattle Seahawks can ease Sam Darnold into the offense, Elijah Arroyo finally signs, a Robbie Ouzts profile, and reasons to keep an eye on the Koby Bryant contract situation. Oh, and a few more bits and pieces of note from the NFL. Enjoy your links while you do your Sunday thing. Thanks for letting us be a part of your routine. Can’t do it without you.

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3 Seahawks make ESPN’s annual survey of top 10 players by position

3 Seahawks make ESPN’s annual survey of top 10 players by position

League coaches, scouts, and executives clearly didn’t think much of the Seahawks offense, but they had praise for the defense.

The Seattle Seahawks defense had considerable representation in this year’s edition of ESPN’s annual survey of top 10 players by position, as voted by league coaches, scouts, and executives. This is an upgrade from the 2024 offseason, when the Seahawks’ lone representative was Devon Witherspoon.

Who’s made this year’s list? We start off with the Big Cat himself, Leonard Williams. One ballot actually had him as high as No. 2.

Leonard Williams - No. 6 defensive tackle

First-year...

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SBNation Reacts Results: Seahawks fans predict winning September start

SBNation Reacts Results: Seahawks fans predict winning September start

Seahawks fans also believe Elijah Arroyo could play a part in helping the Seahawks to a strong start to the 2025 season.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seattle Seahawks fans and fans across the country.


We are under a week away from the start of Seattle Seahawks training camp, and with that comes a lot of discussion around the rookies. Every summer introduces a new set of first-year players from the latest draft class, each of them eager to make their mark and...

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Seahawks film review: Jarran Reed has become a pillar of Seattle’s defensive line

Seahawks film review: Jarran Reed has become a pillar of Seattle’s defensive line

The veteran defensive tackle has been a key player since returning to Seattle in 2023.

In 2024, veteran Jarran Reed re-emerged as a versatile and impactful asset to the Seattle Seahawks’ defensive line. In his ninth year with the team, he played key roles in both the pass rush and containment against the run game—playing a technical and physical leadership role.

Jarran Reed’s production in 2024

According to PFF, among the 174 defensive tackles with at least 100 defensive snaps:

Defense Grade 70.6 (24th);

In the pass rush, he was 20th with a grade of 73.7 (19th), and in...

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Pre-Snap Reads 7/19: Jalen Milroe will get plenty of opportunities to show his worth

Pre-Snap Reads 7/19: Jalen Milroe will get plenty of opportunities to show his worth

He’ll most likely take the majority of snaps this pre-season.

In Today’s Links: contract updates, Seattle Seahawk-centric training camp storylines, Sam Darnold in the new look ‘Hawks offense, and much more. Happy Saturday, Seahawks fans. Thanks for being here with us at Field Gulls. Veterans report to training camp very soon. We are almost there.

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Seahawks give 2nd rounder total Safety - Seaside Joe
Nick Emmanwori is among the fully-guaranteed crowd

Seattle Seahawks wrap up draft class, sign TE Elijah Arroyo - Seattle Sports
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday that rookie TE...

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Sam Darnold enters the NFL Top 100 for first time

Sam Darnold enters the NFL Top 100 for first time

Darnold’s comeback season for the Vikings lands him number 72 on this year’s list.

As training camp inches closer and closer, the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 continues on. Last year, the Seattle Seahawks had three players in the top 100. Safety Julian Love came in at 95, cornerback Riq Woolen came in at 91, and former Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf came in at 84. Of course, some notable names were left off the list (Geno Smith, Devon Witherspoon), but unfortunately, being underrated is par for the course with Seattle sports. That trend continued this year as well...

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Seahawks sign Elijah Arroyo, putting entire 2025 draft class under contract

Seahawks sign Elijah Arroyo, putting entire 2025 draft class under contract

The Seahawks have taken care of business with their rookie draft picks.

At last, the Seattle Seahawks have their 2025 draft class under contract.

Former University of Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo, the No. 50 overall selection, has agreed to terms on his rookie contract. Wage scales are determined in advance by draft slot, so the only detail of consequence is how much guaranteed money he’s receiving, and we have our answer.

For perspective, $6.872 million guaranteed out of $8.813 million is about 78 percent, which is more than double the percentage that 2024 No. 50 overall pick Mike Sainristil...

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Film review: How Ernest Jones changed the Seahawks defense for the better

Film review: How Ernest Jones changed the Seahawks defense for the better

With Jones on the field, the Seahawks run defense was reborn.

On October 23, 2024, the Seahawks acquired linebacker Ernest Jones IV from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for Jerome Baker and a fourth-round pick—a move that, over time, proved to be one of the best trades of the season.

He soon took over the starting job at center field when Tyrel Dodson was cut. His arrival coincided with a turnaround in the defense’s performance. What can he do with a full offseason compared to Mike Macdonald?

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In just 10 games, Jones formed a solid duo with Tyrice...

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Pre-Snap Reads 7/18: Healthy Mike Morris makes the Seahawks better

Pre-Snap Reads 7/18: Healthy Mike Morris makes the Seahawks better

It’s Mike’s time to shine.

In Today’s Links: reaction to the fully-guaranteed Nick Emmanwori contract, our Seattle Seahawks place Uchenna Nwosu on the PUP list, a mailbag, Coby Bryant’s contract status, and more. Happy Friday. Thanks for being here with us. You are appreciated.

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Do Seahawks fans need to 'wori about second rounders? - Seaside Joe
Pre-training camp Seahawks Q&A on 2nd round holdouts, Flop/Success test with rookies, and roster predictions

Seattle Seahawks place Nwosu on PUP list ahead of camp - Seattle Sports
The Seattle Seahawks placed veteran edge rusher...

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Report: Seahawks, Nick Emmanwori agree to terms on fully guaranteed contract

Report: Seahawks, Nick Emmanwori agree to terms on fully guaranteed contract

There’s only one more contract to go for the Seahawks and they’ll have their 2025 draft class all signed.

The dominoes are falling and the second-round rookie contracts are finally getting done, including for the Seattle Seahawks.

Former South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, taken No. 35 overall, has reportedly agreed to terms on the standard four-year contract. Like the two players picked above him, his contract is fully guaranteed.

Why has it taken so long for the Seattle Seahawks to sign Nick Emmanwori?

There’s been a virtual standstill over the past two months between NFL teams and their second-rounders....

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Seahawks EDGE Uchenna Nwosu lands on PUP to start training camp

Seahawks EDGE Uchenna Nwosu lands on PUP to start training camp

After a pair of injury shortened seasons, the start of training camp will be delayed for Nwosu in 2025.

In 2022 the Seattle Seahawks made an uncharacteristic splash in free agency, signing outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu to a two-year contract after he had spent the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The signing worked out extremely well initially, with Nwosu posting career highs in most major categories, including sacks, tackles, quarterback hits and forced fumbles, among others. That led the Seattle front office to sign a three-year contract extension ahead of the 2023 season, a...

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Former Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham just set a world record

Former Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham just set a world record

Graham was part of a four-person crew that rowed 584 nautical miles across the Arctic Ocean in just over 10 days.

A former Seattle Seahawk has made history.

Jimmy Graham, a 13-year NFL veteran and an ex-Seahawks tight end, was part of a four-person rowing crew that rowed 584 nautical miles across the Arctic Ocean. The record was set in a little over 10 days, breaking the previous record for a four-person team of 15 days, 5 hours, and 32 minutes.

The crew included Graham, Andrew Tropp, Hannah Huppi, and John Huppi, the latter two of whom are alumni of...

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