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Seahawks News

"Is this okay?" Pre-training camp edition (Defense) - Seaside Joe
Do the Seahawks have the defensive pieces in place to be above-average for the first time in years? Seaside Joe 1940

Jaxon Smith-Njigba named to NFL.com’s 2024 All-Breakout Team - Seahawks Wire
According to Bucky Brooks at NFL.com, JSN is the WR1 on his 2024 All-Breakout Team.

Will Seattle Seahawks ink DK Metcalf to a second extension? - Seattle Sports
ESPN NFL insider Bill Barnwell assesses the potential of a second contract extension for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf.

Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Roundup: Is Sam Howell the Seahawks' Future at QB? - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Instead of pursuing a quarterback in the NFL Draft, the Seahawks traded with the Washington Commanders for Howell. Is he the future for Seattle?

NFC West News

Ranking Arizona Cardinals Extension Candidates - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals have a few candidates to receive a contract extension.

Will Elijah Mitchell be a Tradeable Asset for the 49ers in 2024? - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Elijah Mitchell could end up following the same route as Jeff Wilson Jr. did two years ago when the 49ers traded him to the Dolphins.

49ers Roster: Dre Greenlaw, Brock Purdy, who is 1 player to root for? - Niners Nation
This will be a nice mental exercise

Rams have least amount of dead cap in 2024...for now - Turf Show Times
The Rams have gone from $75 million to $4 million in dead salary cap space

Rams' Kobie Turner Predicted To Take Things Up A Notch In 2024 - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle is primed for another stellar season even without Aaron Donald.

Around The NFL

Anthony Richardson's film, albeit limited, doesn't lie. There's supernova talent and plays waiting for the Colts - Yahoo Sports
For Richardson to stay on this path of a true needle-moving QB, one with the upside of a perennial MVP candidate, he has to learn how to take care of his body and get down or rid of the ball a half-beat quicker.

PFT's 2024 Pre-Camp Power Rankings - NBC Sports
It's never too early for a meaningless list of the NFL's 32 teams.

What if the NFL expanded to 100 teams? Barnwell picks cities - ESPN
Let's find homes for 100 professional football teams across America, including in Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Hey, we can dream, right?

2024 NFL OTAs: Players who surprised us most at minicamp - ESPN
Which players turned heads the most during spring OTAs? Each NFL Nation reporter highlights a player to keep your eyes on.

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert eager to play in Kellen Moore's offense, continue career in Philadelphia - NFL.com
Dallas Goedert expressed excitement at getting to work under new Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who he thinks will be more tight end-friendly than OCs of years past.

What should each NFL team be worried about entering camp? Picking one concern for all 32 - The Athletic
Anthony Richardson's shoulder, the Eagles' new offensive approach, competitions galore and more intrigue our NFL beat writers.

Ranking the top wide receivers against man and zone coverage from 2023 - PFF
We highlight PFF's highest-graded wide receivers against man and zone coverage from the 2023 NFL season.