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Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker reacts after recovering a fumble forced by K’Von Wallace in 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 8 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Mike Macdonald’s new Seahawks ways include a ‘closer game ball.’ Tyler Lockett earns 1st

Seattle begins the season 1-0 under the new head coach.

Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker reacts after recovering a fumble forced by K’Von Wallace in 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 8 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald speaks with a game official during a preseason contest against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Coe: 3 keys will determine Seahawks season

A first-year head coach and newcomer to the NFL calling offensive plays must prove themselves.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald speaks with a game official during a preseason contest against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Replacing Uchenna Nwosu: Derick Hall’s Seahawks time is now

The seldom-used linebacker is likely to play a big role early this season.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks starting middle linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who will wear the communication device that receives play calls from coach Mike Macdonald, reacts to a play in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Communication key for Mike Macdonald’s first Seahawks game week

The Seahawks will have a new playcaller while Tyrel Dodson replaces Bobby Wagner.

Seahawks starting middle linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who will wear the communication device that receives play calls from coach Mike Macdonald, reacts to a play in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett slips past Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Photo by John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Services)

Tyler Lockett wows himself by entering his 10th NFL season

The 31-year-old receiver has spent his entire pro career with Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett slips past Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Photo by John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks GM: No talks on new contract for Geno Smith.

The Seahawks quarterback has two years remaining on his contract, but no guarantees for next year.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).

Seahawks’ Lucas likely to play in 2024, but not soon

The Archbishop Murphy graduate will miss at least the first four weeks of the NFL season.

Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).
Former Bears defensive end Trevis Gipson, who was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, celebrates after a strip-sack in a preseason game against the Bills on Aug. 26, 2023, at Soldier Field.

Seahawks Gipson looks his career ‘back on track’ with sacks

Traded to Seattle from Jacksonville, Gipson hopes to contribute to the Seahawks aggressive defense.

Former Bears defensive end Trevis Gipson, who was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, celebrates after a strip-sack in a preseason game against the Bills on Aug. 26, 2023, at Soldier Field.
Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen Sundell (61) snaps the ball in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10. Sundell, who was not selected in the 2024 draft made the Seahawks 53-man roster on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

The Seahawks’ initial 53-man regular-season roster, explained

Undrafted free agents Jalen Sundell and Dee Williams made the team while Dee Eskridge was waived.

Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen Sundell (61) snaps the ball in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10. Sundell, who was not selected in the 2024 draft made the Seahawks 53-man roster on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge, who was cut by the Seahawks on Tuesday, runs away from defenders on his way to a 79-yard punt return TD against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Eskridge, a second-round pick in 2021, among Seahawks cuts

Eskridge returned a punt 79 yards for a TD on Saturday, but was waived on Tuesday.

Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge, who was cut by the Seahawks on Tuesday, runs away from defenders on his way to a 79-yard punt return TD against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10), who is expected to miss multiple regular season games after suffering an injury in Saturday’s preseason finale, practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on August, 21, 2024.

Seahawks’ Nwosu to miss multiple weeks with injury

The starting outside linebacker was hit in the knee on a chop block during Saturday’s game.

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10), who is expected to miss multiple regular season games after suffering an injury in Saturday’s preseason finale, practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on August, 21, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Aug. 22, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Expect Geno Smith, Seahawks starters in preseason finale

Smith is expected to play in a game for the first time this season on Saturday.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Aug. 22, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) and nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on August 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ hottest competition: Bradford vs. Haynes at guard

Haynes, a 2024 third-round draft pick, is pushing Bradford to start at right guard.

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Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) and nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on August 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets fans as the Lions take on the Seattle Seahawks on October 2, 2022 at Ford Field. (Ryan Sun / Tribune News Services)

Carroll to KJR: I haven’t talked to new coach Mike Macdonald

The former Seahawks coach has no involvement with the organization he led to a Super Bowl victory.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets fans as the Lions take on the Seattle Seahawks on October 2, 2022 at Ford Field. (Ryan Sun / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derik Hall (58) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis in the first quarter of the Seahawks’ 16-15 NFL preseason loss on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

5 things we learned from the Seahawks second preseason game

With the starters on the sideline, linebacker Derick Hall and running back Kenny McIntosh stood out.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derik Hall (58) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis in the first quarter of the Seahawks’ 16-15 NFL preseason loss on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64) practiced against the Tennessee Titan on Aug. 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks-Titans practice: Best day yet for rookie guard

The 2024 third-round draft choice worked with the first unit in a joint practice with Tennessee.

Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64) practiced against the Tennessee Titan on Aug. 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced against the Tennessee Titan on Aug. 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Devon Witherspoon puts on a show at Seahawks-Titans joint practice

The second-year cornerback talked trash and made plays against the Titans.

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced against the Tennessee Titan on Aug. 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, who was expected to participated in joint practices against the Tennessee Titans this week, races for the end zone on a 73-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (Smiley N. Pool / The Dallas Morning News / TNS)

Seahawks joint practices prioritized over preseason game

Seahawks travel to Tennessee for joint practices that, unlike Saturday’s game, will feature starters.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, who was expected to participated in joint practices against the Tennessee Titans this week, races for the end zone on a 73-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (Smiley N. Pool / The Dallas Morning News / TNS)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams on the bench while recovering from a knee injury during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / TNS)

Seahawks center Williams arrives, almost 100% healthy.

Seahawks believe he has a chance to start the regular season opener after ACL recovery.

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams on the bench while recovering from a knee injury during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / TNS)
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (#2) gets chased out of the pocket as Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy loses his helmet during second quarter preseason play at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Saturday.

5 things we learned from Seahawks preseason opener

The games don’t count yet, but we learned a few things on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (#2) gets chased out of the pocket as Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy loses his helmet during second quarter preseason play at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Saturday.