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It is officially Hard Knocks Day in the Pacific Northwest as the highly anticipated season premiere of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seahawks drops tonight at 9 PM ET on HBO Max. Head coach Mike Macdonald and the squad are locked in and ready for the world to see the intensely competitive, high-standard environment currently being built at the VMAC.

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Seahawks Sign Linebacker Garrett Nelson · Twitter/X The Seahawks have officially bolstered their defensive front by signing outside linebacker Garrett Nelson. Nelson, who was brought over from Denver, adds immediate size and depth to the edge rotation as camp evaluations intensify.

Rookie Bud Clark Ready to Kick Rivals’ Butts · Reddit Rookie safety Bud Clark is turning heads with his infectious, high-energy play style and vocal leadership during training camp. In a recent interview on Seattle Sports, he instantly won over the 12s by declaring he absolutely loves rivalries and is ready to “kick their butt and keep kicking” when facing the 49ers and Rams this season.

Defense Shows Spirited Fire on Day 9 of Camp · Reddit The Seahawks wrapped up their ninth training-camp practice with a highly competitive starting defense that left the field heated and mad at the officials, the offense, and everyone else. Veteran cornerback Noah Igbinoghene continued his strong camp showing with another stellar day at nickel, while running back Emanuel Wilson is aggressively fighting to secure a short-yardage role.

Anthony Bradford Unphased by Starting Guard Battle · Reddit Second-year guard Anthony Bradford told reporters he is completely unconcerned about losing his starting job despite the coaching staff’s ongoing evaluations on the line. Bradford is blocking out the noise, keeping his focus entirely on his own execution and the hard work at hand.

Coordinators Highlight Secondary Competition After Practice · Facebook Seahawks coordinators Brian Fleury, Aden Durde, and Jay Harbaugh spoke with the media following today’s practice at the VMAC. Defensive coordinator Aden Durde specifically highlighted the fierce, high-level competition currently playing out in the secondary as players battle for starting snaps.

Coach Macdonald and Nick Emmanwori Keeping Receipts · Reddit A training camp highlight has gone viral featuring head coach Mike Macdonald talking with safety Nick Emmanwori about his injury recovery. The two shared a candid moment about keeping receipts on all the doubters and naysayers, demonstrating the gritty, chip-on-the-shoulder attitude being fostered under the new coaching staff.

Spurs Coaching Staff Pays Visit to VMAC · Facebook The Seahawks hosted Coach Mitch Johnson and the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff for a cross-sport collaborative visit at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. The team posted photos and videos of the NBA staff watching drills, which sparked fun cross-sport buzz among fans online.

12s Pulse

The fan community is absolutely buzzing with anticipation for tonight’s Hard Knocks premiere, though some are keeping a close eye on the transition of the beat coverage with Michael-Shawn Dugar’s promotion. Meanwhile, local 12s are loving Bud Clark’s bold, division-rivalry trash talk, while others are frantically crowdsourcing recommendations for a new go-to podcast after the sudden end of the beloved Man2Man show.

🏈 I can put together an in-depth depth chart and positional battle report for our secondary as they fight for those starting spots Mike Macdonald mentioned.