As the Seahawks prepare to defend their Super Bowl LX crown, the front office faces the daunting task of reloading the roster with only four picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. To navigate this limited draft capital, General Manager John Schneider and Head Coach Mike Macdonald are aggressively exploring veteran acquisitions to fortify the defensive front and extend their championship window.
The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with star safety Derwin James Jr., making him the highest-paid safety in the NFL for the second time in his career. His retention solidifies the cultural and physical anchor of Jim Harbaugh’s defense as they prepare for a deep postseason push.
First-round rookies are adjusting to the speed and complexity of the professional game across early OTAs. In Las Vegas, No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is taking a cerebral approach to learning Klint Kubiak’s complex offense, treating the playbook “like a fire hose” while reviewing tape of veterans in the system. The Giants successfully locked down their draft class, signing No. 5 overall pick LB Arvell Reese and No. 10 overall pick OL Francis Mauigoa, the latter of whom is already impressing coaches with his elite technique at just 20 years old. Meanwhile, the Titans signed their first-round edge rusher, Keldric Faulk, finalizing their eight-man rookie class.
With Draft Day officially just two weeks away, the Seahawks are ramping up their prospect evaluations on both sides of the ball. The front office is bringing in Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell for a top 30 visit, while the coaching staff has also taken the time to meet with Illinois QB Luke Altmyer.
Dan Orlovsky breaks down his favorite throw from Fernando Mendoza at Indiana | NFL Live · NFL on ESPN Dan Orlovsky delivers a phenomenal, granular breakdown of how Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza manipulated Ohio State’s disguised coverages last season, showing exactly why Las Vegas made him the number one overall pick.