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Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown high-fives a teammate in a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

The biggest factors fueling the Seahawks’ 2-0 start

Seattle’s cornerbacks ability to shut down opposing receivers fuels defense.

 

Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams tackles New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)

New Seahawks defense not yet where coach wants it

Macdonald is displeased with the 185 rushing yards allowed by Seattle on Sunday.

 

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) tackles Broncos’ running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024.

Seahawks’ Macdonald demands flying to ball, sure tackling

Expectations during practice drills paid off in season-opening victory over Denver.

 

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks stars Metcalf and Woolen change social media use

Both have seen the dark sides of anonymous critics online and have learned to ignore them.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Four things to take away from Macdonald’s Seahawks coaching debut

Seattle got the running game going in the second half of the season opener.

Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks offensive linemen Stone Forsythe (78), Anthony Bradford (75) and Connor Williams (57) block for quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the season-opening game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

What to do about the Seahawks’ offensive line?

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expects better blocking than he saw season opener.

Seahawks offensive linemen Stone Forsythe (78), Anthony Bradford (75) and Connor Williams (57) block for quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the season-opening game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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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  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.)
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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)