New Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has introduced different methods for creating competition at training camp. (Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times)

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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has new ways of competing

From championship belts to “mystery situations,” Seattle’s new coach has shaken up training camp.

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91), pictured during rookie minicamp in May, impressed during Monday’s day five of training camp. (Seattle Seahawks)

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Pads come on, Byron Murphy zooms at Seahawks camp

Day five also saw strides made by the offensive line and a highlight-reel catch by Jake Bobo.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass during the first day of training camp last Wednesday. (Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times)

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Geno Smith seeks to take ‘next step’ as Seahawks’ QB

The third-year starter is looking to lead through accountability and accuracy.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf  races for the end zone on a 73-yard touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Arlington. (Smiley N. Pool / Tribune News Service)

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Matt Calkins: Mike Macdonald has the head coach title, but Seahawks D will determine his success

The first day of training camp was Wednesday.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass in the second half, October 29, 2023, at Lumen Field. (John Kuntz / Tribune News Service)

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How Ryan Grubb’s history of helping QBs can help Seahawks and Geno Smith

Grubb, the former UW offensive coordinator, also helped transform ex-Husky Jake Haener from a Power Five transfer into…

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) rides Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) out of bounds following a fourth quarter completion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Nov. 30, 2023. The Cowboys won, 41-35. (Tom Fox / Tribune News Service)

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Five questions for new coach Mike Macdonald’s nearly all-new Seahawks training camp

The NFL’s youngest coach is doing things his way.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches the game-winning touchdown pass as Eagles cornerback James Bradberry defends in the fourth quarter on Dec. 18. (Yong Kim / Tribune News Service)

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Five things as Seahawks open first training camp of Mike Macdonald era | Analysis

The first day to evaluate the 90 campers begins Wednesday.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald talks with the media after practice at Under Armour Performance Center. The Seattle Seahawks hired Macdonald on January 31, 2024. (Kevin Richardson / Tribune News Service)

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Seattle Seahawks roster breakdown: One thought on Geno Smith and every position group

The next phase of Mike Macdonald’s debut season as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks begins Wednesday when…

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf (14) looks on after the Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-23 in an NFL game at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (Naji Saker/Tribune News Service)

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Seahawks’ Metcalf, Steelers’ Wilson continue summer training

The wide receiver-quarterback bond has continued on the UCLA campus.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches the game-winning touchdown pass as Eagles cornerback James Bradberry defends in the fourth quarter on Dec. 18. (Yong Kim / Tribune News Service)

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Seahawks look to fully unlock Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s potential

Seattle is expecting good things from the receiver, who was taken 20th overall in the 2023 draft.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates a stop of Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Nov. 30, 2023. The Cowboys won, 41-35. (Tom Fox / Tribune News Service)

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Captain of the Seahawks defense? Why it could be Witherspoon

The talented second-year cornerback brought ‘outrageous energy’ to Seattle’s minicamp.

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Why Seahawks are joining NFL trend with joint practices

Seattle will conduct practices with the Tennessee Titans prior to their preseason game.

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Seahawk and Archbishop Murphy grad Lucas hosting free camp

Registration is open for the youth camp, which takes place June 29 at Archbishop Murphy High School.

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Seahawks at LB: Expected center of new D is missing, so far

Seattle is trying to learn a new defense with inside linebackers Dodson and Baker sidelined.

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Why the Seahawks are emphasizing versatility with d-line

New coach Mike Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde hope to make Seattle less predictable.

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How Ryan Grubb’s new Seahawks offense is ‘right on schedule’

Seattle’s new offensive coordinator says his offense is 50% installed at this juncture.

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Seahawks OTAs: New offensive system, new back-up QB

Sam Howell, acquired from Washington, is settling in as Seattle’s QB2.

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks, right, celebrates with General Manager John Schneider at the end of Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos, 43-8. (Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT)

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Seahawks mailbag: Is there more pressure on John Schneider?

Plus an examination on how many Seattle draft picks played out their four-year rookie contracts.

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Seahawks learning new systems as OTAs get underway

New coach Mike Macdonald is using the start of offseason workouts to install his defense, offense.

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Four prime-time games highlight Seahawks’ 2024 schedule

Seattle opens against Denver and doesn’t play its first NFC West opponent until week 6.