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The Seattle Seahawks kicked off their preseason at Lumen Field with a hard-fought but sloppy 17-7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, giving 12s their first look at the team under new head coach Mike Macdonald. While the starting units rested, the game was highlighted by a Montorie Foster Jr. touchdown catch and a highly encouraging, fly-around performance from rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight.

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Cowboys Take Down Seahawks in Preseason Opener · Reddit The Seahawks fell 17-7 to the Dallas Cowboys in their home preseason opener at Lumen Field, with the lone Seattle score coming on a Drew Lock touchdown pass in the first quarter. The rest of the game was plagued by sloppiness, penalties, and inconsistent execution from the depth units, which Head Coach Mike Macdonald candidly noted fell well below the team’s standard. Despite the defeat, fans in attendance enjoyed a gorgeous summer night of football, highlighting the great family atmosphere and shockingly good Ballard’s pizza at the stadium.

Tyrice Knight is Everywhere in Defensive Debut · Reddit Rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight (wearing No. 48) was the biggest defensive standout of the night, flying all over the field and making plays from sideline to sideline. Local reporter Corbin Smith joked that Knight was so omnipresent he wouldn’t be surprised if he “broke up a concession stand worker handing off popcorn”. Knight’s coverage improvement and versatility were on full display, generating massive buzz among fans and coaches who are excited to see how Macdonald utilizes his skill set this season.

Montorie Foster Jr. Makes Roster Push with Touchdown Catch · Reddit Wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. scored the only points of the night for Seattle, catching a sharp 5-yard touchdown pass from Drew Lock in the corner of the end zone. Foster finished the night with 5 receptions for 36 yards, showcasing quickness, tenacity, and a strong feel for open space. While he committed a penalty and had one minor drop, his performance on offense and special teams has firmly elevated his chances of making the initial 53-man roster.

Former Seahawk Jamal Adams Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury · Reddit In unfortunate news from around the league, former Seahawks safety Jamal Adams—who recently signed with the Minnesota Vikings—suffered a season-ending knee injury and was carted off during a preseason matchup. The devastating diagnosis means his season is over before it could truly begin, prompting heartfelt reactions and deep sympathy from Seahawks fans on Reddit who watched him battle severe injuries throughout his time in Seattle.

Jalen Milroe Showcases Electric Speed and Raw Potential · Reddit Young quarterback Jalen Milroe gave the Lumen Field crowd a jolt when he evaded two heavy sacks and used his blazing 4.37 speed to scramble for a first down. He also connected with Jake Bobo on an incredible fourth-down conversion that was unfortunately negated by a holding penalty. Despite these flashy highlights, fans and analysts emphasize that Milroe remains a highly raw, developmental project who will need patience and time to grow.

JSN Wins Hearts Off the Field with Touching Fan Interaction · Reddit Star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba is earning praise across the community after a heartwarming moment with a fan went viral. When the fan shared with JSN that she had recently been baptized, he offered warm encouragement and urged her to keep growing strong in her faith. The 12s have been sharing the story widely, celebrating Smith-Njigba’s character, class, and genuine leadership off the field.

Thomas Rawls Livid Watching Former No. 34 Get Torched · Reddit Former fan-favorite running back Thomas Rawls was reportedly furious while co-hosting a live reaction event with Hawkblogger. Rawls had to watch the player currently wearing his former No. 34 jersey get repeatedly burned up and down the field by Dallas receivers during the game. Social media users got a massive laugh out of Rawls’ passionate and highly protective reaction to his old number.

First Glimpse of Ryan Fleury’s Offense Sparks Debate · Reddit Seahawks fans got their very first look at offensive coordinator Ryan Fleury’s system, noting some creative pre-snap motion and diverse hand-off looks early in the game. While the play-calling was kept highly vanilla and became more streamlined when Milroe took over, 12s are already analyzing how his concepts differ from previous systems. The primary focus going forward will be seeing how these concepts evolve once the starting units actually take the field.

Roster Projections Shift After Preseason Openers · Reddit The initial 53-man roster projections are heating up, with fans debating the future of several bubble players after a sloppy game. Notable talking points include whether cornerback Noah Ibinobinene has earned a sticky roster spot, the mounting pressure on injured depth pieces like Jamie Sheriff and J’Cardia Wright, and the potential of moving on from players like Christian Haynes and Olu Oluwatimi in favor of younger developmental prospects. There is also wide expectation that cornerback Terrion Arnold will start the year on the commissioner’s exempt list.

12s Pulse

The overall mood among the 12s is a balanced mix of preseason perspective and genuine excitement for the youth movement. While the fanbase is preaching patience and refusing to overreact to a loss played entirely by depth players, there is heavy buzz surrounding standouts like Tyrice Knight and Montorie Foster Jr.. The prevailing consensus is that while the execution was sloppy and gave Coach Macdonald plenty of “grist for the mill” to correct, the foundational pieces of this roster look incredibly promising.

📊 Since the battle for the final roster spots is heating up, I could compile a clean, formatted table of the fan-projected 53-man roster so you can track who is on the bubble and who has locked in their spot.