Seahawks Press

Top Takeaway

Mike Macdonald declared that returning the same five starters on the offensive line has fostered excellent chemistry, leading to a “really, really good camp” for a unit that represents a major key to taking the offense to the next level. Meanwhile, star cornerback Devon Witherspoon shut down any contract-related holdout speculation, declaring he’s fully focused on practice because “if you’re not practicing, you’re not getting ready”.

Press Conferences & Interviews

Devon Witherspoon · Devon Witherspoon: “I’m Out Here Focused On Making Plays” | Seattle Seahawks Star cornerback Devon Witherspoon brought his signature high-energy, no-nonsense attitude to the mic, completely brushing off questions about his ongoing contract situation. “Spoon” made it clear that regardless of business negotiations, practicing is non-negotiable because the rest of the league is getting better and he is strictly focused on winning football games. He offered massive praise for sophomore cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett, noting the game is “slowing down” for him, and gave glowing reviews of JSN’s (“Jax”) “elusive” route-running and “one of none” ball-tracking abilities. Witherspoon was totally candid but dismissive of external distractions, asserting that the team is paying “no attention” to Hard Knocks.

Mike Macdonald · “I think our offensive line has had a really, really good camp.” - Mike Macdonald (Also see the full Training Camp Press Conference - August 11, 2026) Head coach Mike Macdonald voiced tremendous excitement about the offensive line, emphasizing that returning the same five starters has created invaluable chemistry and “bank reps” to take the offense to the next level. Rather than standard coach-speak, Macdonald’s tone was genuinely bullish on the front five, though he noted that intense battles are still raging for depth spots. Specifically, he highlighted “great competition” underway for both the backup tackle spots and the interior backup guard positions.

Nehemiah Pritchett · Nehemiah Pritchett On The WR Room “That Group Is Stacked Top To Bottom” | Seattle Seahawks Cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett confirmed he has been “going with the ones” in practice, directly testing his skills against JSN and working to force the coaching staff’s hand for a larger defensive role. Pritchett was humble and professional, admitting that Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme is “a little complex” but that his recent surge is a direct result of the game slowing down as he gets comfortable with specific calls and spots. He also raved about the Seahawks’ wide receiver depth, calling the room “stacked top to bottom” from Jackson Smith-Njigba down to guys like “Montour” and “Ricky” who are making plays daily.

Injury & Roster Updates

No specific injury updates were detailed in these clips, but Mike Macdonald noted that major depth chart battles are actively playing out, particularly with backups jockeying for position at tackle and interior guard. Additionally, Nehemiah Pritchett is aggressively forcing the issue to step into a larger defensive role now that there is an open opportunity in the secondary.

Reading Between the Lines

• Continuity on the offensive line is being treated as a major weapon. Macdonald’s decision to lean heavily into the “chemistry” and “bank reps” of the starting five signals that Seattle believes their O-line can transition from a question mark to a strength.
• Nehemiah Pritchett’s rise is very real. When both a head coach is calling your name and a superstar like Devon Witherspoon goes out of his way to praise your ability to recognize sets and slow the game down, it is a clear indicator that Pritchett is currently winning the battle to be a key fixture in this secondary.
• The locker room has fully bought into Macdonald’s business-first culture. Witherspoon’s refusal to let contract talks interfere with practice, combined with his outright dismissal of Hard Knocks hype, shows this roster is locked in on nothing but executing a complex scheme and winning games.

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