Seahawks — 2026-07-31#
Top Story#
Second-year receiver Tory Horton finally shed light on the shin injury that derailed his rookie campaign, revealing he played through a crack in his tibia. Horton underwent surgery to place a rod in his leg following the Super Bowl but has successfully avoided the PUP list to start training camp.
News & Buzz#
Hard Knocks Hype & Macdonald’s Camera Shyness · NFL Twitter Head coach Mike Macdonald joked about being “one of the most awkward guys in the history of America” ahead of the team’s August 4th Hard Knocks premiere on Max. However, quarterback Sam Darnold insists the head coach will shine bright and show the world his true personality. The HBO cameras also caught rookie safety Bud Clark meeting Seahawks legend Richard Sherman at camp.
Darnold and Shaheed Syncing Up · Reddit The connection between Sam Darnold and receiver Rashid Shaheed is looking light years ahead of last season. The duo put in work together at a college field in Southern California last month, and that preparation is already paying off on the practice field. Darnold has also been looking sharp finding Arroyo on deep crossers off play-action.
Rookie CB Michael Dansby Balling Out · Reddit The defensive secondary is making serious noise, with rookie cornerback Michael Dansby proving to be a true “pick machine” early in camp. Meanwhile, Devon Witherspoon is continuing to put his “elite instincts” on display with nasty pass breakups in team drills.
Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury’s Vision · Reddit New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is blending familiar foundations with fresh ideas for the Seahawks’ offense. He takes the reins as Darnold looks to build on his Super Bowl run and prove he can sustain his elite level of play.
Roster Moves: Kion Smith Workout & Irv Charles Returns · Reddit The front office is continuing to churn the bottom of the roster, bringing in guard Kion Smith for a recent workout. In other personnel news, receiver Irv Charles is officially back on the field for Seattle.
Madden 27 Disrespect · Reddit EA Sports released its Madden 27 team ratings, putting the defending Super Bowl champs at a wildly disrespectful 10th overall. Adding insult to injury, eagle-eyed fans noticed the developers actually misspelled “Seahawks” in the game interface.
12s Pulse#
The 12s are absolutely buzzing with “Run it Forward” energy, with many claiming they aren’t worried about the potential distractions of Hard Knocks or new ownership. Some fans are declaring early on that Mike Macdonald will ultimately go down as the best coach in Seattle sports history. However, there is some serious sticker shock regarding home game tickets, as fans are balking at jaw-dropping $2,800 price tags for mid-field seats for the upcoming season.