The Seahawks had an excess of nose tackles. They cut LaTrell Bumphus on Thursday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the team also is cutting Forrest Merrill. That will leave Bryan Mone, Cameron Young, Jonah Tavai and Austin Faoliu at the position. Merrill signed with the Chargers after going undrafted in 2021. He appeared in [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks cut Forrest Merrill
Ken Walker hoping for an even better second season
The Seahawks made Ken Walker the 41st overall pick in the 2022 draft, and he ended up being one of the league’s best rookies. Walker ran for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns as he finished second to Jets receiver Garrett Wilson in offensive rookie of the year voting. Walker received 19 first-place votes to Wilson’s [more] … [Read more...] about Ken Walker hoping for an even better second season
Seahawks sign Benjie Franklin, Montrae Braswell
The Seahawks added depth to their secondary Thursday, announcing the signings of cornerbacks Benjie Franklin and Montrae Braswell. To make room on the 90-player roster, the Seahawks waived running back Chris Smith and waived/injured nose tackle LaTrell Bumphus. Braswell, an FCS All-American at Missouri State, was a standout cornerback and kick returner for the Bears. [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks sign Benjie Franklin, Montrae Braswell
DK Metcalf still wants to race Tyreek Hill
The periodic “I’m faster than you” debate among fast NFL players never really seems to be resolved with an actual race. Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf claims that he still wants to prove that he’s faster than Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. Appearing on FS1’s Undisputed, Metcalf explained that he has been trying to set up a [more] … [Read more...] about DK Metcalf still wants to race Tyreek Hill
Clint Hurtt confident the Seahawks defense will be much improved this season
The Seahawks finished 26th in total defense last season, including 30th in rushing defense. It was Clint Hurtt’s first year as a defensive coordinator. Hurtt, though, expects his unit to be much improved this season. “I’m very confident,” Hurtt said, via John Boyle of the team website. “We’re going to be better. We’re going to [more] … [Read more...] about Clint Hurtt confident the Seahawks defense will be much improved this season