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Seahawks focus heavily on defense in ESPN’s seven-round mock draft

Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Seattle starts and ends the draft with offense, but everything in between is defense. We are t-minus one month until the NFL Draft in Detroit. The Seattle Seahawks currently have seven picks, including a double dose of fourth- and sixth-round picks. Most mock drafts tend to top out at two or three rounds, but ESPN’s Matt Miller has done the full 257-pick gamut. As is the theme for many other mocks, Miller believes the Seahawks go for Washington Huskies tackle (turned guard in the pros) Troy Fautanu at No. 16. From beyond...

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Report: Seahawks beat out Broncos (among other teams) for Sam Howell

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports We know at least one of the teams involved in the push for former Commanders QB Sam Howell. The Seattle Seahawks replaced backup quarterback Drew Lock by trading for former Washington Commanders starter Sam Howell. Seattle swapped a third- and fifth-round pick in next month’s NFL Draft for a fourth- and sixth-rounder, plus control over the final two season of Howell’s contract. At the time the trade was made, Seahawks general manager John Schneider indicated that there was a market for Howell’s services, and multiple teams were...

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Cigar Thoughts Podcast, Episode 133: Welcome to Whitewater Drafting

KJR’s Chuck Powell teams up with your own Jacson Bevens for a Cigar Thoughts miniseries hyper-focused on the NFL Draft. Chuck and I kick off our new NFL Draft miniseries discussing the craziness of the QB market (4:44) and rank the signal callers in the 2024 class (25:05). They also go deep on the shifting RB landscape (44:23), which prospects will be difference makers (54:03), and who they think the Seahawks might draft (1:09:06). Welcome to Whitewater Drafting! — YOUTUBE APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY — And if you didn’t know— we also have our own cigars now, courtesy of...

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Cigar Thoughts Podcast, Episode 133: Whitewater Drafting - Mock Draft Reaction

Episode 2 of Whitewater Drafting dives into a historic OL class Chuck and Jacson discuss the NFL’s newest rule changes (1:53), how real the JJ McCarthy momentum is (13:30), and whether this O-line class is truly historic (25:54) before reacting pick-by-pick to Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft (34:46) and how that impacts the Seahawks. — YOUTUBE APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY — And if you didn’t know— we also have our own cigars now, courtesy of Seattle Cigar Concierge, which you can order below. A bundle of 10 is now just $149, less than half of MSRP: ~~ORDER YOUR...

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Pre-Snap Reads 3/26: How worried are you about the Seahawks’ offensive line?

Photo by Steph Chambers/ Read! There is no denying that our Seattle Seahawks sport some of the league’s most interesting talent along the offensive line. That being said, they also roster a number of players along that same line whose virtues have yet to be fully revealed. With the draft soon to arrive as well as a clearer picture of our team in the weeks to follow, where should the ‘Hawks’ priorities stand? Do we have the players (minus a draft pick) to improve our line play from last year and dominate the line of scrimmage as some of us think we are capable...

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Seahawks won’t gain any comp picks from Evan Brown, Mario Edwards Jr departures

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Neither Brown nor Edwards Jr signed for enough to qualify for a comp pick. If you were hoping for an extra draft pick or two from the Seattle Seahawks’ two most recent free agent departures, then I don’t have any good news to offer you. Center Evan Brown agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. With a total base salary of $1,445,000 ($450,000 guaranteed), an additional $600,000 signing bonus, plus a per game roster bonus of $255,000, Brown’s contract is valued at $2.35 million, which, based on the comp pick...

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On the Chiefs’ Draft Board: Texas Tech cornerback Rayshad Williams

Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports With L’Jarius Sneed out of the fold, look for Kansas City to take on or two cornerbacks in the NFL Draft. According to Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler, the Kansas City Chiefs were among the NFL teams that recently with Texas Tech cornerback Rayshad Williams during the Hula Bowl (college all-star game) in Orlando, Florida. 6’3” CB Rayshad Williams (Texas Tech) received heavy attention down at Hula, a source said. Former UCLA transfer met with the 49ers, Packers, Chiefs, Bears, Dolphins, Seahawks, Cowboys and Colts. Allowed a...

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At last, the Seahawks are on track for comp picks again!

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via If it holds up, it’ll be the first time since 2020 that the Seahawks will gain picks through free agency. It’s been a long time since we could actually write something about the Seattle Seahawks getting compensatory draft picks, but as long as they don’t make any extra qualifying free signings, that drought’s finally going to an end. Before we get to how many comp picks Seattle stands to gain for the 2025 NFL Draft, here’s a refresher on how the comp picks system works: So, how do compensatory picks work? The number...

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Pre-Snap Reads 3/25: Rounding up Seahawks mock drafts

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Read! Welcome to Monday. I hope you are well and prepared for another week in the world. Today’s links got a bit of that projection and prognostication that you may be looking for: Mock Drafts. We’ve got a few and they mean something, to some extent. For some of us, they are an exercise in futility. For others, a playground for the mind. Love em or hate em, there are a few waiting for you, below. Deal with it! We love you. Seahawks News Seahawks history of trading up in first round of NFL Draft - Seaside JoeA short, but unbelievable...

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Troy Fautanu looks to be the early consensus pick for the Seahawks

Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Could the former Huskies lineman follow his coach to the NFL? It is no secret that the Seattle Seahawks entered the 2024 offseason with a number of needs, and they have not been able to address all of these through free agency. One particular area of concern is the vacancy left by interior offensive lineman Damien Lewis, who is now with the Carolina Panthers. While the Seahawks added Anthony Bradford and Olu Oluwatimi in the 2023 draft and signed Nick Harris, they may not be done adding competition. Offensive line in general...

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NFL changes challenge rule, eliminates hip drop tackle

Photo by Ezra Shaw/ No telling how aggressively new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald will use the challenge flag in his first season as head coach, but former coach Pete Carroll could have certainly benefited at times from the change to the challenge rules. The NFL offseason has reached the lull in between the opening frenzy of free agency and the apex of hype surrounding the draft in late April. However, that does not mean that there is a complete void when it comes to news surrounding the league, as there is still plenty happening at the annual owners meetings currently...

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Pre-Snap Reads 3/23: Questions remain about Seahawks offensive line

Photo by Michael Owens/ Read! Please! Thank! You! We’ve got a mailbag for you, an overview or two of our Seahawks’ strategy up front on the offensive line, questions and such regarding their draft strategy, and more. We inch closer and closer to the draft. Exciting times persist, if you are into that sort of thing. #np La Mucura by Texas Tornados Seahawks News Seahawks CAN'T draft these 5 players in the first round - Seaside JoeThe Seahawks are often blamed for "reaching" on draft picks, would they be willing to do that for any of these 5 NFL Draft prospects?...

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Seahawks salary cap status following Week 2 of 2024 free agency

Photo by Steph Chambers/ Where the Seahawks’ salary cap room stands a month before the NFL Draft. The Seattle Seahawks didn’t have a lot of salary cap room at the end of the 2023 NFL regular season, then opened up a bit of room ahead of free agency by restructuring some contracts and releasing some veteran players, but now that cap space has quickly been filled. Oh how it wasn’t so long ago... After factoring in the release of Nick Bellore, https://t.co/KxgJRVhs20 has Seahawks with $44.907 million in overall cap space, $35.873 million in effective cap space....

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Mailbag: Here’s how it works for Seahawks to visit with potential draft picks

How do contract restructures work? Will the Seahawks have a fullback next season? And when can “top 30" visits begin? That in more in the latest Seahawks mailbag.

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What are your most liked, disliked Seahawks 2024 offseason roster moves?

Photo by Jane Gershovich/ Let’s talk about the Seahawks 2024 offseason to date! The Seattle Seahawks have had a hell of an offseason, and we’re still over a month out from the NFL Draft. Pete Carroll is no longer the head coach, Mike Macdonald and his coaching staff have been assembled, and John Schneider has full personnel control for the first time. Today we are going to focus our attention on the offseason roster moves. This encompasses contract restructures, cap casualties, re-signings, free agent signings, free agent departures, and the Sam Howell trade....

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Report: College football’s ‘YAC King’ meeting with Seahawks in top 30 visit

Photo by Chris Graythen/ The numbers show that Malachi Corley is dangerous after the catch. One of college football’s best receivers in terms of yards after catch (YAC) has reportedly scheduled for a top 30 visit with the Seattle Seahawks. According to CBS Sports columnist Josh Edwards, Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley has formal pre-draft visits lined up with several teams, including the Seahawks. Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley has 30 visits set up with the Browns, Ravens, Steelers, Cowboys, Panthers, Buccaneers, Seahawks and 49ers, according to a source....

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Seahawks tabbed to address offensive line in 1st round of draft

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Former University of Washington standout Troy Fautanu is a popular pick among mock drafts to head to Seattle at No. 16 overall. Seahawks tabbed to address offensive line in 1st round of draft Wire Service

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Here’s the consensus a panel of NFL mock drafters reached on Seahawks

The mock draft industry has reached a consensus: The Seahawks need to do something about their offensive line. And they have a particular former Husky in mind.

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Pre-Snap Reads 3/20: Seahawks keeping adding to defense

Photo by Otto Greule Jr/ Read! In Today’s Links: our Seattle Seahawks added to clever (and affordable) signings to the defense; ‘Hawks interested in a talented, but older, edge rusher; opinions on where they might go in the draft; Schneider, et al, continue to go cheap on the OL. Will that be a problem? #np Out The Window by Violent Femmes Seahawks News Do's and Don'ts of NFL draft predictions - Seaside JoeHow to predict what the Seahawks will and won't do in the NFL Draft: Seaside Joe 1844 Seahawks interested in free agent EDGE Randy Gregory - Seahawks WireIn...

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The latest Seattle Seahawks depth chart

Photo by Steph Chambers/ We’re in the second week of free agency for the 2024 NFL offseason. Who is on the Seahawks roster? We’re a month and a week out from the 2024 NFL Draft, and the Seattle Seahawks currently have 62 players under contract. Technically it’s fewer than that because several restricted and exclusive rights free agents haven’t signed their contracts yet, but we’re working on the assumption that they will put pen to paper at some point. As of March 20, the Seahawks have signed nine outside free agents and acquired quarterback Sam Howell via...

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A look at every quarterback trade made by John Schneider

Photo by Martin Leitch/Icon Sportswire via Reading between the lines on every quarterback trade John Schneider has made. The Seattle Seahawks traded for former Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell last Thursday. Seattle has not only seldom drafted quarterbacks, it has seldom traded for quarterbacks under John Schneider. It remains to be seen what the Seahawks will do in this year’s NFL Draft, but perhaps previous trades can give us a hint as to what the Howell trade means for Seattle’s quarterback approach for 2024. Let’s take a look at the history of...

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Vikings, CB Shaq Griffin agree to one-year deal

Photo by Eakin Howard/ So much for slowing down Yesterday, yours truly suggested in this space that perhaps the Minnesota Vikings would slow down a bit in free agency knowing what they could, potentially, reap in 2025 as a result. Oops. Per Jordan Schultz, the Vikings have agreed to the terms of a one-year, $6 million deal with cornerback Shaq Griffin. Griffin was a third-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft and spent his first four seasons in the Pacific Northwest, garnering a Pro Bowl berth in 2019. After his time in Seattle was up, he signed a...

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What’s the plan at Seahawks offensive line

Photo by Jesse Beals/Icon Sportswire via The Seahawks have consistently fielded young and inexperienced offensive lines during the tenure of John Schneider, and fans shouldn’t expect that to change going forward. As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for the 2024 NFL season, one of the big question marks surrounds the offensive line. The 2022 season appeared to lay the foundation for a bright future for the group, with bookend tackles Charles Cross and Abe Lucas looking to be able to lead the way forward. Then came the 2023 NFL Draft, which gave the Hawks Anthony...

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How much the Seahawks are paying Rayshawn Jenkins

Photo by Perry Knotts/ After creating a need at safety by making cap cuts, the Seahawks addressed that need by signing the former Chargers and Jaguars safety. The first wave of free agency came and went, and the Seattle Seahawks added players at several key positions on the field, addressing needs and filling holes ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. One of the biggest positions of need was at safety, where the Hawks had created a significant hole with the release of Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams ahead of the start of the new league year. The Hawks moved quickly to fill that...

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Pre-Snap Reads 3/18: Who else do the ‘Hawks need?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Read! Welcome to another edition of the daily links, brought to you by Field Gulls. Per the heading for today’s articles, our Seattle Seahawks have signed a few very interesting LBs, a few back-up o-linemen, and some other possible impact players, leaving us with the aforementioned question. What do you think? Do we need to keep signing players or should we wait for the draft? Are you okay with our depth being filled with draftees and UFDAs? Who else on the market do you thing we need? Let us know in the comments below. And be nice to...

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Pol: How do you feel about the Sam Howell trade?

Photo by Steph Chambers/ Did the Seahawks make the right call in trading for the former Commanders QB? Former Washington Commanders starter Sam Howell passed his physical upon arrival at VMAC, which means that he’s officially a Seattle Seahawks quarterback. The expectation is that he’ll be the backup to Geno Smith, replacing Drew Lock in that role. Seattle gave up a third- and fifth-rounder and received a fourth- and sixth-rounder in return. Effectively, the Seahawks moved down in the middle of the draft to get the 23-year-old’s final two years of his rookie...

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UTEP linebacker is Seahawks’ first reported top 30 visit

Photo by Kara Durrette/ Tyrice Knight starred in Conference USA for the UTEP Miners. Lost in all of the Seattle Seahawks’ roster moves is news of a top 30 visit ahead of next month’s NFL Draft. The Draft Network’s Justin Melo reports that University of Texas-El Paso linebacker Tyrice Knight has visits scheduled with the Seahawks and New York Giants. #UTEP LB Tyrice Knight has upcoming Top 30 visits with the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks, per sources.Knight will also attend #Bucs Local Day.Kmgirn ran a 4.63 with an elite 1.54 10-yard split. He'll run in...

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John Schneider addresses Sam Howell trade

Photo by Steph Chambers/ The Seahawks GM discusses the Sam Howell trade and what it means for Seattle’s QB room. The Seattle Seahawks made a significant move on Thursday, trading third- and fifth-round picks in exchange for former Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, as well as a fourth- and sixth-round pick. Originally drafted in the fifth round back in 2022, Howell was the starter in Washington in 2023, but a new coaching staff and new ownership group is ready to rebuild and likely will take a quarterback at the top of this year’s draft. Howell’s...

Shaquem Griffin Gets Selected by the Seattle Seahawks | 2018 NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks selected UCF linebackers, Shaquem Griffin, in the 5th round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Shaquem Griffin & Family Find Out He is Drafted by the Seahawks | NFL

Shaquem Griffin and his family get the call from the Seattle Seahawks that they will be drafting him in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.