Seahawks — 2026-07-20#
Top Story#
The Seahawks opened training camp by placing safety Nick Emmanwori, running back Kenny McIntosh, and wide receiver Tyrone Broden on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. However, in a bit of positive news, Tory Horton Jr. successfully avoided the PUP designation, keeping the door open for his return to the field during camp.
News & Buzz#
Devon Witherspoon Contract Watch · Sports Illustrated Albert Breer highlighted the looming mega-deal for Devon Witherspoon, noting that his agent, Reggie Johnson, also represents Patriots corner Christian Gonzalez, which provides massive leverage. With Trent McDuffie pushing the CB market floor past $31 million annually and the Seahawks’ impending team sale, a record-setting extension is highly anticipated by all parties.
Rookie RB Jadarian Price’s Golden Opportunity · Seahawks Official The team’s official channels are stirring up hype around rookie Jadarian Price potentially winning the starting running back job. With Kenny McIntosh officially sidelined on the PUP list to start camp, Price has a direct path to take over the backfield and prove himself.
Byron Murphy II Primed for a Breakout · Mina Kimes Mina Kimes and Danny Kelly suspect Byron Murphy II is flying under the radar despite finishing 6th among all defensive tackles in pressures last year. The analysts predict the former first-round pick will become a major national talking point and gain significant recognition in 2026.
Cornerback Workout: Deantre Prince · Aaron Wilson The front office continues tweaking the secondary, bringing in former Jaguars fifth-round pick Deantre Prince for a workout. Prince brings blazing 4.38 speed to the position as the team evaluates depth options.
Beat Reporter Michael-Shawn Dugar Moves On · Reddit r/Seahawks A changing of the guard in the press box: long-time Seahawks beat reporter Michael-Shawn Dugar is leaving his role at The Athletic to join their enterprise team. The community has been wishing him well on the transition.
PFF Historic Greats · PFF Seahawks legends Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman were officially named to the “Since 2006 all PFF team”. In addition, PFF confirmed that Michael Dickson’s incredible 2024 campaign (where he earned a 93.7 grade) remains the highest-graded season ever recorded by a punter in NFL history.
12s Pulse#
The 12s are nostalgic and hyped today, spending time swapping classic “spoiled milk” bad takes and reliving iconic moments like Marques Colston’s accidental illegal forward pass in the 2013 Divisional Round. Between the excitement of watching Tank Lawrence’s aggressive highlights and deep debates about whether QBs without rings deserve $35M+, the fanbase is incredibly restless and ready for the 2026 season to kick off.