Seahawks — 2026-07-30#
Top Story#
The pads are finally popping again for the first time since our Super Bowl victory down in Santa Clara! Head Coach Mike Macdonald was “really pleased” with the intense, full-pad practice on a beautiful 74-degree day at the VMAC, declaring, “I don’t know if it gets much better than this”.
News & Buzz#
Leonard Williams Extension Approaching? · Reddit Mike Garafolo reports that contract talks with standout defensive lineman Leonard Williams are heating up, noting an extension is “going to be a big one and could happen soon”,. Locking him down would be a massive step in securing our championship defensive front.
Rookies Clashing in the Trenches · Twitter / Reddit The first day of pads brought the heat in 1-on-1s, giving us the most “real football” of camp so far. The highlight of the day featured rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy violently bull-rushing guard Christian Haynes right into the backfield.
Darnold Praises New OC Brian Fleury · Reddit Quarterback Sam Darnold described new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury as “stoic, even-keeled and consistent”. Coach Macdonald backed up the hype on Seattle Sports, adding that it is fun to talk football with Fleury because he impressively sees the game in “360 degrees”.
Jadeveon Clowney Reunion on the Table? · Reddit Rumors are swirling that veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney has interest from the Seahawks and Texans, among a few other teams. In other positive defensive line news, DT Deven Eastern successfully passed his physical and was back practicing on the field this morning.
Super Bowl Ring, But Awful Madden Ratings · Reddit Despite hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, fans are fuming over EA’s newest Madden ratings. Outside of Jaxon Smith-Njigba rightfully earning a 99 overall, Devon Witherspoon was given just a 91, leaving the 12s feeling vastly disrespected by developers who inexplicably ranked the team below the Niners and Steelers,.
12s Pulse#
The 12s are still riding high off the Super Bowl victory, taking a moment on the forums to appreciate the franchise’s sustained dominance with 17 playoff wins since 2000—the 5th most in the entire NFL,. While fans are thrilled to see the pads back on and our defense returning to dominance,, there is a collective eye-roll at the national media and Madden ratings for continually undervaluing our loaded roster,. The community is also buzzing with intense debates on whether last year’s historic “Dark Side” defense finally surpassed the legendary 2015 Broncos,.