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Seahawks News

Seahawks training camp report: Why Jamal Adams, Duane Brown were on sideline instead of the field – The Athletic
Adams and Brown reportedly both want new deals, and as two of Seattle’s most important players, their situations should be monitored.

Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Roster Primer: Russell Wilson – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Despite putting up record numbers in 2020, a frustrated Wilson aired his grievances about pass protection and not having enough input on team personnel this offseason, creating rampant trade speculation. With the drama behind him, will the arrival of Shane Waldron bring out the best in the star quarterback and help propel the Seahawks back to title contention?

Ultimate Seattle Seahawks 2021 Training Camp Preview – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Coming off a 12-4 season and an NFC West title, the Seahawks have their sights set on making a deep playoff run in 2021. Get to know the entire 90-man roster with our extensive position-by-position preview and player primers.

Salk: The top 5 Seahawks storylines as training camp begins
With Seahawks training camp upon us, Mike Salk shares what he thinks will be the biggest stories about the team to follow this season.

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll hopeful Jamal Adams’ extension gets done ‘very soon’
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday he’s “very hopeful” that Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams’ contract extension will be taken care of “very soon.”

Wednesday Round-Up: Russell Wilson Grouped With Top Tier Quarterbacks In Latest NFL Poll
Russell Wilson was listed in the group of top tier quarterbacks after The Athletic’s polling of NFL coaches and executives.

Welcome Back, 12s & Other Observations From Day 1 Of 2021 Seahawks Training Camp
Notes and observations from the first day of 2021 Seahawks training camp.

NFC West News

Kawakami: Five observations from the 49ers’ first practice — Dee Ford’s presence, the QB energy and more – The Athletic
Five observations from the 49ers’ first training camp practice: notes on Dee Ford, the loose energy, the rookies who impressed and more.

Analyzing Day 1 of the San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Competition – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Analyzing Day 1 of the San Francisco 49ers quarterback competition beteen Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance.

The Shanaplan podcast: Will there be an “open competition” at quarterback for the 49ers? – Niners Nation
On the 50th episode of The Shanaplan, Kyle and I discuss quote from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s Tuesday press conference ahead of Training Camp.

Arizona Cardinals J.J. Watt Sidelined Sore Hamstring – Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
Watt suffered the injury in Tuesday’s conditioning test and will be smart about when he returns to the field.

Red Rain: Cards Superfan Susan Haluzan – Revenge of the Birds
Kudos to Susan Haluzan for crushing this podcast as our special guest!

Rams training camp: Terrell Burgess has a day, DeSean Jackson’s catch of the day and more – The Athletic
I suppose it still wasn’t real to me that we’d all be able to watch football together in person until I heard a young child screaming, “Matthew! Matthew!” at the Rams’ new quarterback as the Los Angeles Rams opened their 2021 training camp on Wednesday.

Rams’ young Italian OT gets Day 1 training camp lesson from Rob Havenstein – Turf Show Times
Max Pircher is the prospect that every Rams fan can get behind.

NFC West Lookaround: Trey Lance signs, Chandler Jones wants out, Jamal Adams – Turf Show Times
How are things looking around the NFC West?

Around The NFL

NFL training camps: Live updates, schedule, news as players, all 32 teams prepare for the 2021 season – The Athletic
NFL training camps are in full swing now. The Athletic’s network of NFL writers is fanned out across the country to bring you updates. Keep coming back here for the latest news and analysis.

Aaron Rodgers explains his position: Status with Packers beyond 2021, relationship with front office, FA input and more – The Athletic
The reigning NFL MVP spoke for more than 30 minutes Wednesday, unloading about his relationship with the Packers after months of silence.

2021 NFL training camp – Biggest questions, roster projections for all 32 teams
The Cowboys and Steelers, who play in the Hall of Fame game, opened camp July 21. The other 30 teams followed suit this week. We address pressing questions and 53-man roster projections for every team.

New York Jets’ contract dispute with Zach Wilson a bad look, makes no sense – New York Jets Blog- ESPN
The Jets are the only team that hasn’t struck a deal with its first-round draft pick, and with each passing day, the optimism in Florham Park wanes.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott leaves practice with sore throwing arm – National Football Post
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott pulled himself from drills and exited the team’s first padded practice with a sore throwing arm on Wednesday.

Kelvin Benjamin calls time with Giants “a hoax,” bashes Joe Judge – ProFootballTalk
The Giants signed Kelvin Benjamin on May 17. They cut the tight end before the end of their first training camp practice.

NFL player prop of the day: Baker Mayfield is more than a handoff specialist for Browns
The Cleveland Browns have two star running backs and perhaps the best offensive line in football, with a coach that leaned on the running game early in the season. They have a reputation as a running team.

Devin White, Roquan Smith, and 2020 Defeats | Football Outsiders
A young pair of linebackers tie for the NFL lead in big defensive plays. The usual suspects dominate at interior lineman, edge rusher, and safety. And how does a part-time corner consistently get more defeats than most big-name starters?

Cole Beasley is ‘not anti or pro vax’ about COVID-19 vaccine, NFL protocols – Sports Illustrated
The Bills wide receiver feels players should have full transparency and proper knowledge to make decisions on health matters, including the COVID-19 vaccine.

Packers acquire WR Randall Cobb from Texans for sixth-round pick
The Packers are sending a 2022 sixth-round draft pick to the Houston Texans to bring back wide receiver Randall Cobb, reuniting him with Aaron Rodgers and the team in which he starred for eight seasons…

Exclusive: Julio Jones, Roddy White sued by cannabis company for alleged fraud, money laundering
Julio Jones and Roddy White are being sued by a cannabis company Genetixs for alleged fraud and money laundering, among other allegations.

Bears TE Jake Butt Retires
Jake Butt is calling it career. The Bears placed the veteran tight end on the reserve-retired list today.