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Seattle Seahawks Begin Phase Three of the Offseason with First OTA
May 23rd, 2012 at 1:43 PM
***PHOTO1*** The third and final phase of the offseason is in full swing as the Seattle Seahawks hold the first of ten offseason team activities (OTAs) this week at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, phase three allows all coaches to be present at on-field team practices...

Seattle Seahawks Draft LB Bobby Wagner from Utah State with 47th Pick in 2012 NFL Draft
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:10 PM
On Day two of the NFL Draft the Seattle Seahawks traded down four spots to pick No. 47 in a trade with the NY Jets that also included additional picks in the 5th and 7th rounds. Hawks management chose linebacker Bobby Wagner, who, after missing the NFL combine due to...

Seattle Seahawks’ First Round Draft Pick Bruce Irvin was Surprised by Pete Carroll
April 28th, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Seattle Seahawks’ first round draft pick Bruce Irvin told the media this morning that he thought he might be selected somewhere between 26 and 32 or possibly early on day two of the 2012 NFL Draft and was surprised when he received a phone call from Pete Carroll right before...

Seattle Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Says 1st Round Draft Pick Bruce Irvin was a Tightly Kept Secret
April 27th, 2012 at 11:42 AM
“A ton of teams would have taken this kid had they known him better” Pete Carroll ***PHOTO1*** Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reported today on 710 AM ESPN with “Brock and Salk” that Bruce Irvin was a tightly kept secret leading up to yesterday’s first round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft....

Seattle Seahawks Pick Defensive Pass Rusher Bruce Irvin in First Round of 2012 NFL Draft
April 26th, 2012 at 7:55 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Seattle Seahawks selected West Virginia Mountaineers defensive end Bruce Irvin today in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Irvin at 6’2” 245 pounds, is known for aggressive bull rushing against larger offensive tackles. Known for quickness off the snap, he most likely will be used immediately at...

Seattle Seahawks Re-sign CB Marcus Trufant for a 10th Season
April 12th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a one-year contract with cornerback Marcus Trufant who has played nine seasons with the team and ranks 10th in Seahawks history for tackles. Trufant was released on good terms by the team in early March with two years left on his contract due to salary...

For Seattle Seahawks—Linebacker Position Should Be Top Priority in NFL Draft
April 6th, 2012 at 5:05 AM
While the Seahawks may have shored things up along the defensive line this off-season, they've since sprung a major leak at the linebacker position. ***PHOTO1*** With the loss of David Hawthorne to the New Orleans Saints, Seattle has suddenly become very thin at linebacker. Hawthorne signed a five year deal with New...

Seattle Seahawks Free Agent Watch: Linebacker David Hawthorne Agrees to Join the New Orleans Saints
April 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 PM
***PHOTO1*** David Hawthorne, Seattle’s middle linebacker and leading tackler for the past three seasons has agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.   The 26-year old athlete made the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and for the past three seasons ‘The Heater’ registered over...

Order Released—Seattle Seahawks Hold 3 of Top 75 Picks in 2012 NFL Draft
March 29th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
***PHOTO1*** After what has already been an eventful off-season for Seattle, Seahawks fans have even more to get excited about following the release of the league’s official draft-order earlier this week. Seattle holds three picks in the top 75, including the 12th overall in 2012. They won't, though, have a fifth-round...

Seattle Seahawks 2012 Schedule: a Look at Upcoming Match-ups
March 27th, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the full 2012-2013 NFL schedule next month, so in the meantime let’s take a look at the opponent match ups for home and away games this season.  Part 1 will examine games the Seahawks will host at CenturyLink Field, while Part 2 covers...

Seattle Seahawks 101 Inside Blitz: Staff Commentary
March 26th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
***PHOTO1*** What grade would you give the Seahawks so far in free agent signings? Sims: The Seahawks earn an A in my book; they made an attempt to get Peyton Manning even though it was a long shot and when he denied us they picked up the second hottest quarterback in free...

Seattle Seahawks Draft Watch: Boston College Linebacker Luke Kuechly
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:59 PM
The Seattle Seahawks could choose 6’3” 242lb linebacker Luke Kuechly first next month in the rapidly approaching NFL draft. The Dick Butkus Award winner is football savvy, with superior instincts and skills and may be the best athlete available when Seahawks general manager John Schneider is granted 10-minutes to make...

Free Agent Jason Jones Signed by Seattle Seahawks to Bolster Interior Pass Rush
March 21st, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Lost in the excitement of coming to terms with quarterback Matt Flynn is the Seahawks' recent signing of free agent defensive tackle/end, Jason Jones. Though somewhat less sexy than Flynn's arrival, Jones promises to help the Seahawks get more pressure from the interior of the defensive line, a distinct area...

Seattle Seahawks Sign Jason Jones, Free Agent Defensive Lineman
March 17th, 2012 at 12:17 PM
***PHOTO1*** Seahawks.com's Clare Farnsworth has reported that free agent defensive lineman Jason Jones who has played the past four seasons with the Titans, has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks. Jones boasts a career 112 tackles and 15.5 sacks over his four years with the Titans. Although a shoulder injury placed him...

A Seattle Seahawks Dynasty is Possible This Decade, Part 2
March 15th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are in a position to build a consistently winning, playoff contending team and if the franchise is able to find and retain several pieces of the puzzle it could well become a two-time Super Bowl winner and dynasty this decade.   ***PHOTO1*** There’s a confidence about the team that...

Tennessee Titans’ Jason Jones Offers Potential Boost to Seattle Seahawks’ Defense; Plans to Visit Seattle This Week
March 15th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Former Tennessee Titans defensive end Jason Jones is now one of the top players the Seattle Seahawks may be looking to sign this week as the rush to pick up the remaining free agents continues. Jones was the second round draft pick to the Titans in 2008, where he played...

Seattle Seahawks Re-sign Free Agent Red Bryant
March 13th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
***PHOTO1*** Within hours of the official kickoff of the 2012 NFL season and the beginning of free agency, Seattle Seahawks free agent defensive end Red Bryant signed a five-year $35 million contract with the franchise today including $14.5 million guaranteed. Last season the 6'4" 323-pound defensive cornerstone had 32 tackles, 1...

Free Agent Mario Williams Ideal for Seattle Seahawks’ Defensive Scheme
March 13th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Throwing big money at top-tier free agents in the NFL is all too often a costly gamble that fails to pay the desired dividends. For this reason, the predominating school of thought has long been that champions are built through the Draft, not the free agent market. That said, some...

The Seattle Seahawks Could Look to Draft a Pass Rusher in April’s NFL Draft
March 12th, 2012 at 9:36 AM
As the NFL draft approaches in April, the Seattle Seahawks have a crucial decision to make regarding its 12th overall pick. With many eyes focused on the quarterback position, the other area of concern for Seattle is at the defensive end or outside linebacker position. With a young, talented, and...

Seattle Seahawks Have Limited Time to Offer Contract to Top Defensive End Red Bryant
March 11th, 2012 at 4:43 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have a short time to re-sign their star defensive end, Red Bryant, who landed himself a spot among the top players to enter free agency when it begins this Tuesday. Both sides have expressed interest in continuing the partnership into the next season, though, no formal contract...