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Tempers flared and the pads popped at the VMAC today during the team’s intense second padded practice, with multiple fights breaking out on the field. The aggression was sparked by Mike Macdonald’s defensive coaching staff instructing the unit to “finish” more, culminating in a major brawl where Hall suplexed Bryce Cabeldue after a late shove.

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Tempers Flare in Second Padded Practice · Reddit r/Seahawks The summer heat and Coach Macdonald’s defensive intensity boiled over today as players were heavily encouraged to play through the whistle. This extra aggression led to a couple of brawls, notably when Bryce Cabeldue shoved Rodney Thomas, prompting Hall to grab Cabeldue from behind and hit him with a full-on suplex. Connor O’Toole and Bobby Hart also got tangled up shortly after, setting a gritty, highly-physical tone for the rest of camp.

Star-on-Star Reps & Horton’s Emergence · Reddit r/Seahawks Practice seven featured a heavy dose of elite competition, highlighted by 1-on-1 battles between Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon. Tory Horton is fully capitalizing on his clean bill of health following last year’s shin injury, flashing his undeniable potential by scoring two touchdowns on consecutive 11-on-11 drives. Tight end Elijah Arroyo also continued his strong camp showing, while rookie running back Jadarian Price is still getting an education in the passing game.

Key Injury Updates: Charbonnet, Emmanwori, and Jones · Sports Illustrated / Reddit According to insider Albert Breer, running back Zach Charbonnet’s availability for Week 1 is shaping up to be a very close call, making his backfield readiness a critical storyline to monitor. On defense, Nick Emmanwori remains sidelined on the PUP list after undergoing arthroscopic ankle surgery, a frustrating setback Coach Macdonald described as an “adverse situation” for his defensive dynamo. In better news, linebacker Ernest Jones returned to action today after giving reporters a scare when he walked off with a trainer yesterday.

Roster Moves: Linebacker Joseph Vaughn Signed · Official Site The front office made a minor tweak to the defensive depth chart heading into the weekend, officially signing linebacker Joseph Vaughn. The 12s are eager to see if he can carve out a rotational role or anchor a special teams spot in this increasingly physical linebacker room.

Rookie Bud Clark Starstruck by Sherm · Reddit r/Seahawks Second-round safety Bud Clark had an unforgettable day at camp, snagging some valuable advice and a phone number from legendary Legion of Boom corner Richard Sherman. Clark clearly channeled that veteran wisdom immediately, securing his first extensive scrimmage work with the starting defensive unit today.

Madden Rating Disrespect Outrages 12s · Reddit r/Seahawks Despite winning the 2026 Super Bowl and boasting the seventh-best DVOA season in NFL history, EA Sports gave the Seahawks a baffling 84 overall rating in Madden 27, making them just the 10th highest-rated team in the league. The community is fuming over the slight, pointing out that Seattle is the lowest-rated defending champion in the game since the 2016 Broncos.

12s Pulse

The fanbase is currently radiating a fierce “Seattle vs. Everybody” mentality, proudly embracing the underdog role despite their recent championship success. Between the absurdly low Madden ratings and a general sense of national media disrespect, fans are absolutely locked in and echoing a single defiant mantra: “WE DO NOT CARE”. The community is also heavily boarding the Byron Murphy II hype train; 12s are praising the defensive tackle’s maturity and physical transformation, boldly predicting a Defensive Player of the Year campaign for the “yoked” standout.