The latest change to the kickoff rule creates an incentive to make a fair catch of kickoffs fielded between the goal line and the 25. But the fair catch remains optional. Teams can still choose to execute a return. It sounds as if the Seahawks will. “We’re going to compete with it,” Seattle coach Pete [more] … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll: Seahawks will be “very aggressive” on kickoff returns
Abraham Lucas’ strength “almost all the way back” after shoulder surgery
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen is recovering from knee surgery and he isn’t the only member of the team’s 2022 draft class who went in for an operation this offseason. Right tackle Abraham Lucas had shoulder surgery after the team’s season ended with a postseason loss to the 49ers and head coach Pete Carroll provided an [more] … [Read more...] about Abraham Lucas’ strength “almost all the way back” after shoulder surgery
Pete Carroll updates status of his injured first rounders
Seattle had two first-round picks in 2023. Both showed up for rookie minicamp with hamstring issues from the offseason. On Thursday, coach Pete Carroll provided an update on the status of both cornerback Devon Witherspoon and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (pictured). “Jaxon, he’s a little bit ahead of Spoon in that he’s doing a little bit [more] … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll updates status of his injured first rounders
Seahawks will open nine training camp practices to fans
The Seahawks are opening nine training camp practices to the public, the team announced Tuesday. Training camp begins July 26 and concludes Aug. 16. Eight of the public practices will take place at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. The Seahawks will hold a special Seahawks Football Fest and mock game practice at Lumen Field on [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks will open nine training camp practices to fans
Pete Carroll says first-round rookie Devon Witherspoon is proving to be a fast learner
The Seahawks used the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft on Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon, and head coach Pete Carroll says Witherspoon is already proving that he is ready for the mental part of the pro game. Witherspoon was slowed by a hamstring injury early in the offseason but was working with the [more] … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll says first-round rookie Devon Witherspoon is proving to be a fast learner