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DK Metcalf D.K. Metcalf Ditches walking boot
Mon, May 2, 2022, 4:23 PM
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll confirmed Saturday that Metcalf no longer is using a walking boot to protect his surgically repaired left foot, Liz Mathews of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Carroll also noted that Metcalf has resumed running, though presumably not yet at 100 percent after he underwent foot surgery in February. The 24-year-old is expected to continue his rehab into the spring, so he may not be fully cleared before OTAs come to an end. Metcalf should be at or near full strength by training camp in late July, if not minicamp in mid-June, when he and Tyler Lockett will headline a new-look Seattle passing game that will be helmed by a yet-to-be-determined starter following Russell Wilson's move to Denver earlier in the offseason. The Seahawks didn't add to the position group through the draft over the weekend, tentatively leaving Drew Lock, Geno Smith and Jacob Eason to compete for the starting job. |
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Jacob Eason Jacob Eason Likely aiming for backup duties
Sun, May 1, 2022, 11:49 AM
Eason is expected to compete for the backup quarterback job after Seattle didn't draft a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Washington product was picked by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but he has thrown just five regular-season passes. Drew Lock and Geno Smith are expected to be the main candidates for the starting quarterback job, and Eason likely would need to overperform to have a true shot at the starting gig. However, Eason is a prototypical quarterback, as he stands at 6-foot-6, 227 pounds and has a cannon for an arm. It wouldn't be surprising if the Seahawks kept him around as the No. 3 quarterback with hopes the 24-year-old can develop into a suitable NFL quarterback. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Competing for starting job
Sun, May 1, 2022, 11:40 AM
Smith is expected to compete with Drew Lock and Jacob Eason for the starting quarterback job after the Seahawks didn't select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Seahawks decided to use all nine of their draft picks to reinforce other positions, signaling that they're content with letting Smith, Lock and, to a lesser extent, Eason battle for the starting job this summer. Smith, 32, played four games (three starts) while Russell Wilson was rehabbing a finger injury last season. He won just one game and completed 68.4 percent of his passes for 702 yards (7.4 YPA), five touchdowns and an interception while adding another 42 yards and a score on the ground. |
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Drew Lock Drew Lock Survives draft day
Sun, May 1, 2022, 11:24 AM
Lock is expected to compete with Geno Smith and Jacob Eason for the starting quarterback job after the Seahawks didn't select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: There was only one quarterback drafted in the first 73 picks, and despite having four picks in that stretch, the Seahawks opted to upgrade their offensive line and add a high-end running back and edge rusher. That's good news for Lock, who was part of the trade package that the Seahawks received for Russell Wilson. Lock has a big arm but was mediocre over 24 games (21 starts) with the Broncos over the last three years, completing 59.3 percent of his passes for 4,740 yards (6.7 YPA), 25 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. He also ran for 285 yards and five scores. Unless the Seahawks bring in Baker Mayfield via trade or a veteran in free agency, the main competition in training camp will be between Lock and Smith while Eason makes a longshot bid. |
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Chris Carson Chris Carson Return remains uncertain
Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 10:40 AM
Head coach Pete Carroll didn't provide a timeline for Carson's (neck) return to full speed, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports. "We won't know for some time here, and we can't predict it yet. So there is a little bit of uncertainty that we are waiting on," Carroll said.
Analysis: The Seahawks' decision to draft running back Kenneth Walker in the second round (41st overall) of the NFL Draft after already signing Rashaad Penny to a one-year deal should make us more wary of Carson's health than any of Carroll's press conference. Carson is still recovering from November neck surgery, and he wasn't guaranteed the starting role even before the draft. The 27-year-old simply can't match the explosiveness of Penny or Walker, so if he's able to make a return, his impact for fantasy is suspect. |
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Rashaad Penny Rashaad Penny Joined by rookie in backfield
Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 10:27 AM
Penny will have more competition in training camp after the Seahawks selected Kenneth Walker in the second round (41st overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Prior to the draft, Penny's main competition was set to be Chris Carson, but the Seahawks have hinted that they have doubts about Carson's ability to return from a neck injury, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports. Penny has never had a fully healthy season, either. Thus, it's not surprising that the Seahawks utilized a draft pick to bring in another running back, but utilizing this high of a pick signals that the Seahawks believe Walker can be their starter at some point. Nevertheless, it's Penny's job to lose. His production last season was undisputable, as he rumbled for 692 total yards and six touchdowns over the final five games. If Penny can stay healthy, we may witness a situation similar to 2018 when Penny was a rookie first-round pick but Carson -- the second-year player -- never gave up the starting job. |
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DK Metcalf D.K. Metcalf No extension talks yet
Thu, Apr 21, 2022, 3:10 PM
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said the Seahawks haven't directly addressed the issue of a new contract for Metcalf, who showed up for the start of the voluntary offseason program while continuing his rehab from foot surgery, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Analysis: It wouldn't have been a surprise if Metcalf hadn't reported, considering he's rehabbing from surgery and oft-mentioned in trade rumors as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. He'll likely miss spring practices after foot surgery this winter, but the 24-year-old wideout should be ready for training camp and Week 1 |
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Chris Carson Chris Carson Still up in the air
Thu, Apr 21, 2022, 2:51 PM
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Thursday that he has no new update on Carson, who had surgery on his neck in November, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Reports last fall/winter suggested Carson's neck injury could be career-threatening, and while the Seahawks haven't used those terms, Carroll did say there's not much the team can do for now besides wait and see what happens. They re-signed Rashaad Penny in March after his big finish to the 2021 campaign, potentially setting up a committee if Carson is able to play again. It doesn't sound like the 27-year-old running back will be cleared to practice anytime soon. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Has contract reworked
Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:20 PM
The NFL disapproved the contract Smith signed with the Seahawks on April 14, but the issue was amended Tuesday, and new terms of the deal were confirmed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Rapoport, Smith will have a base salary of $3.5 million in 2022, with the potential for $3.5 million in incentives. Smith is a candidate to replace Russell Wilson after Seattle dealt the long-time signal-caller to Denver back in March. As a part of that trade, the Seahawks received three-year pro Drew Lock, and the team remains a candidate to add to the quarterback room this offseason. As it stands, Smith has the most experience with the team's current coaching staff, making five appearances (1-2 as a starter) over the last two seasons. Overall, he completed 69 of 100 passes for 735 yards, five touchdowns and one interception and recorded 11 carries for 40 yards and another score in those games. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Back with Seahawks
Thu, Apr 14, 2022, 1:17 PM
The Seahawks have re-signed Smith, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Per Condotta, Smith's one-year deal with Seattle carries a base value in the $4 million range, plus incentives. Now that he's back in the fold, Smith bolsters a QB group that also currently includes Drew Lock and Jacob Eason. It's still possible that the Seahawks could add a veteran option such as Baker Mayfield or draft a signal-caller later this month, but for now Smith figures to have a chance to compete for the vacated starting spot created by the offseason trade of Russell Wilson. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Gets fifth-year option
Tue, Apr 12, 2022, 2:50 PM
The Seahawks picked up the fifth-year option on Fant's rookie contract Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: The 2019 first-round pick was part of the March trade that sent Russell Wilson to the Broncos. While Fant's prospects for 2022 partially hinge on Drew Lock, another part of the package received by the Seahawks, improving or the team finding a better quarterback, there's a good chance the 24-year-old tight end will have more than one year to figure things out in Seattle. The fifth-year option is for a fully guaranteed $6.85 million, a reasonable figure from the team's point of view even if Fant hasn't quite lived up to the standards of a 20th overall draft pick. The upcoming season will be his fourth in the NFL, with the option then applying to 2023. |
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Penny Hart Penny Hart Re-signs with Seahawks
Fri, Apr 1, 2022, 6:18 PM
Hart has re-signed with the Seahawks via his exclusive rights free agent tender, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Hart has played in 20 games for the Seahawks over the previous two seasons after spending his roookie campaign on the practice squad. He recorded seven receptions for 59 yards in 2021, but was primarily used on special teams. He projects for a similar role in the upcoming season. |
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DK Metcalf D.K. Metcalf Extension not yet being discussed
Tue, Mar 29, 2022, 8:58 AM
Coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday when asked about a potential contract extension for Metcalf (foot) "we have not gotten to that topic yet specifically because we've got so many other things going on," Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Metcalf is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and with longtime franchise leader Russell Wilson having been traded to the Broncos, Seattle's roster is no doubt facing a transition to a new era. Carroll did say that the Seahawks "intend for [Metcalf] to be with us" for the long-term, but at least in the early stages of the offseason, it appears that extending the 2019 second-round pick hasn't ranked atop the team's list of priorities. Per Condotta, Carroll appeared to indicate that extensions will be dealt with after the free agency period has completely run its course. For the time being Drew Lock stands atop the depth chart, but it seems likely that Seattle will add more options to the quarterback room via trade, free agency, or April's draft, in which the team holds the No. 9 overall pick. |
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Rashaad Penny Rashaad Penny Returning to Seattle
Sun, Mar 20, 2022, 2:14 PM
Penny agreed to a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the Seahawks on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Penny's injury issues marred the first three seasons of his career, and he played only three games during the first half of 2021 due to a calf issue before breaking out down the stretch. The 26-year-old finished with 119 carries for 749 yards and six touchdowns as he flashed his first-round potential, leading to another year with the Seahawks. Chris Carson is expected to be ready for training camp after missing most of last season with a neck issue, and he and Penny figure to split Seattle's backfield work for 2022 if both can stay healthy. |
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Will Dissly Will Dissly Signs three-year deal with Seattle
Mon, Mar 14, 2022, 2:52 PM
Dissly is signing a three-year contract with the Seahawks, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 2018 fourth-round pick will stick with the only team he's ever played for, presumably working as the No. 2 TE in a blocking-focused role. Dissly did show some receiving chops early in his career, but he's never been especially fast and hasn't made as much of an impact in the passing game since he suffered major injuries his first two seasons in the NFL. He isn't likely to have much fantasy value behind fellow tight end Noah Fant, who is headed from Denver to Seattle as part of the Russell Wilson trade. Gerald Everett, meanwhile, figures to sign elsewhere. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf QB downgrade in contract year
Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 12:46 PM
Metcalf (foot) will likely have a downgrade at quarterback in 2022 after the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Broncos on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Metcalf took a step back last year but still managed to post a 75-967-12 line through 17 games despite dealing with a lingering foot injury for most of the season. Head coach Pete Carroll said last week that Metcalf underwent a minor offseason procedure in February to remove a screw from his left foot, but the 24-year-old wideout should be good to go for training camp, if not OTAs. The bigger concern is the changing of the guard at quarterback and the Seahawks' commitment to a rebuild. Metcalf had a strong connection with Wilson, recording 3,170 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns through his first three NFL seasons. Now, Drew Lock -- who has a career 6.7 YPA and a 59.3 completion percentage -- is seemingly the top QB in Seattle for now, though the Seahawks will likely pick a QB in the draft or bring one in via trade or free agency. Metcalf may have the pedigree to overcome a severe downgrade at QB, but this likely isn't the type of turbulence he wanted in his contract season. |
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Tyler Lockett Tyler Lockett QB downgrade in store
Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 10:15 AM
The Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Broncos on Tuesday, meaning Lockett will likely have a downgrade at quarterback in 2022, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Lockett, who will turn 30 years old in September, signed a four-year, $69.2 million contract with the Seahawks in March of 2021, and he was probably expecting that Wilson would be his signal-caller for the remainder of that deal. Instead, the Seahawks established their commitment to the rebuild by trading the nine-time Pro Bowler. The Seahawks received quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, DE Shelby Harris along with an assortment of picks in return. While they may also draft a QB or sign one in free agency, it's basically certain that the Seahawks will have a significant downgrade under center. Furthermore, Fant adds more competition for targets, too. Lockett -- who has only played three NFL games without Wilson -- is still poised to be the 1B option in this offense, but there's plenty of ambiguity for the time being. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Part of Wilson deal
Tue, Mar 8, 2022, 1:45 PM
The Broncos dealt Fant, quarterback Drew Lock, defensive end Shelby Harris and five draft picks to the Seahawks for Russell Wilson and a fourth-round pick Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With the move, Fant potentially will have some familiarity with the potential starting quarterback in his new locale, having played with Lock in each of his three seasons to date. Overall, Fant has 170 catches and 10 touchdowns in 47 career games while racking up at least 500 yards each year. The 2019 first-rounder should slot in as the Seahawks' top tight end in 2022. |
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Drew Lock Drew Lock Sent to Seattle
Tue, Mar 8, 2022, 1:38 PM
The Broncos dealt Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive end Shelby Harris and five draft picks to the Seahawks for Russell Wilson and a fourth-round pick Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: A 2019 second-rounder, Lock has struggled when he's stepped foot on the field, completing 59.3 percent of his passes for 4,740 yards, 25 touchdowns and 20 interceptions in 24 appearances while compiling an 8-13 record as a starter. Once the trade is on the books, Lock and Jacob Eason will be the only signal-callers on Seattle's roster, meaning the team likely will continue to tinker with the QB room as the offseason goes on. |
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Russell Wilson Russell Wilson Reportedly on the move
Tue, Mar 8, 2022, 12:56 PM
The Seahawks have reportedly agreed to terms on a deal to send Wilson to the Broncos, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Analysis: The report notes that such an outcome is pending a physical and Wilson's approval. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the looming blockbuster transaction is expected to include multiple first-round draft picks as well as additional draft choices and players. |
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