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Seattle has officially acquired undrafted rookie cornerback Avery Smith from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. Smith, a former Toledo quarterback who transitioned to cornerback, is being brought in to help fill the defensive secondary void left by Riq Woolen’s departure in free agency.

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The Seahawks Turn to Former QB Avery Smith to Help Secondary · The Athletic Seattle is taking a flyer on Avery Smith’s athletic traits, acquiring the undrafted rookie to bolster a cornerback group depleted by the loss of Riq Woolen. Smith, a former Toledo quarterback, converted to cornerback in college and quickly stood out for his athletic upside. Fans are excited to see how defensive mastermind Mike Macdonald utilizes his unique skill set in the secondary.

Seahawks Host Former Vikings OT Tristan Leigh for Workout · Reddit With the season opener rapidly approaching, the front office is still active on the market, hosting former Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Tristan Leigh for a workout. The coaching staff is running several player tryouts today to evaluate depth and potential roster additions. This shows John Schneider is leaving no stone unturned as we finalize the squad for the regular season.

Salary Cap Update: Seahawks Maintain $14.2M in Cap Space, Rams in the Red · Over The Cap Seattle is in a highly favorable financial spot heading into Week 1, holding $14.2 million in cap space, which ranks 13th in the NFL. In contrast, our division rivals, the Rams, are currently $1.4 million over the cap and face a scramble to shed salary before full-season accounting rules take effect next week. This cap flexibility gives Schneider plenty of ammo to make moves or extensions as the season progresses.

ESPN Names Safety Ty Okada as Seattle’s Defining “X Factor” for 2026 · ESPN Safety and special teams ace Ty Okada has been named the Seahawks’ ultimate “X factor” for the upcoming 2026 season. Analysts believe his versatile toolset and relentless play style could make him a surprise standout in Macdonald’s defensive scheme. Okada represents the exact kind of high-upside, multi-role defender this coaching staff loves.

Seahawks Terminate DT Uso Seumalo, Amari Kight Reaches Injury Settlement · Reddit In minor roster movements today, the Seahawks have terminated the contract of defensive tackle Uso Seumalo. Additionally, offensive tackle Amari Kight is officially off injured reserve after reaching an injury settlement with the team. These moves represent the standard bottom-of-the-roster housekeeping as we prepare for the 53-man active game-day roster.

Limited Stitched Throwback Jerseys Finally Released on NFLShop · Reddit The wait is finally over for 12s looking to upgrade their gear: the Limited Stitched Throwback jerseys have officially dropped. The release features Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN) in away white, along with a restock of other rivalries and the classic navy option. Fan reception is incredibly positive, with early buyers noting the stitched jerseys deliver great, solid quality compared to older legendary releases.

Season 5 of “The Sound” Premieres September 18 on YouTube · Facebook Get your popcorn ready because Seattle’s premier docuseries, “The Sound,” is returning for Season 5 on September 18. Fans have been clamoring for its return all offseason, and official team channels confirmed the premiere date with an exciting new teaser. This series is always top-tier behind-the-scenes content that gets the 12s absolutely fired up.

Seahawks Defense Boasts NFL’s Longest Active Streak of Stopping 100-Yard Rushers · Reddit Seahawks PR highlighted an incredible stat today: our defense has not allowed an individual 100-yard rusher in 26 consecutive games. This is currently the longest active streak in the entire NFL, setting a stellar standard for Macdonald’s unit to maintain. Our front seven is looking to keep this dominant run alive starting Week 1.

12s Pulse

The excitement is at an absolute fever pitch in the community with exactly five days left until regular-season kickoff. Between the launch of the gorgeous stitched throwback jerseys and the pure anticipation of hearing the deafening third-down roar at Lumen Field, the Blue Friday energy is fully restored. While there are minor curiosities about depth players like Dante Fowler’s camp progress, 12s are overwhelmingly united, escaping typical offseason negativity, and completely ready to defend our home turf.