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Seahawks News

Seattle Seahawks Guard Tandem Damien Lewis, Gabe Jackson Raise Stakes For Upcoming Season – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Both heralding from the state of Mississippi and now teammates in Seattle, Lewis and Jackson have a lot riding on the upcoming season and it goes beyond the team’s win-loss record.

Kyle Fuller: The Seattle Seahawks’ New Starting Center? – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More

Who Plays Saturday, Marquise Blair “Doing Way Better” & Other Updates From Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll
News and notes from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll’s Friday press conference ahead of his team’s preseason finale.

QB Geno Smith headlines Seahawks players to watch Saturday vs. the Chargers | The Seattle Times
While it will be fun for Seahawks fans to finally see some of the team’s best-known players, the focus of any preseason game remains on the backups. Saturday will be…

Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs not practicing while seeking new deal – ‘Can’t deny me what I deserve’
Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs, entering the last year of his deal, has been seeking an extension from the Seahawks this offseason, multiple sources told ESPN. He’s healthy but has not practiced this week, instead watching from the sideline.

Former Seahawk, WSU Cougar Dr. Dan Doornink hospitalized with COVID-19 – KIRO 7 News Seattle

How secure is Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny’s roster spot?
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny is being challenged ahead of the start of his fourth season for his coveted roster spot.

NFC West News

Why John Wolford is so important to the Rams this year – Turf Show Times
NFL teams must prioritize having a quality backup quarterback this season, as much as they can.

49ers’ Richie James to undergo knee surgery, will reportedly be out at least six weeks – CBSSports.com
San Francisco loses a wide receiver for at least six weeks

49ers Plan to Use Both Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance in Games, John Lynch Says | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
Even though the San Francisco 49ers haven’t publicly named a starting quarterback, they remain steadfast in their plan to play both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey…

Arizona Cardinals’ preseason finale against New Orleans canceled
The Arizona Cardinals’ plane has been diverted and is headed back to Phoenix after their preseason game against the New Orleans was cancelled.

Around the NFL

Jay Cutler struggling with dating since becoming single
Jay Cutler acknowledges that dating at age 38 in 2021 isn’t close to what it was like dating when he was younger.

NFL preseason Week 3 takeaways: Deon Jackson’s two touchdowns lift Colts, Derrick Gore makes case for Chiefs – CBSSports.com
Here’s the rundown of each of the Week 3 preseason games

Carolina Panthers give Dwayne Haskins, Steelers backups a lesson in ‘tough’ preseason finale
Dwayne Haskins got the start for the Steelers at quarterback and didn’t play at the level Mike Tomlin expected, as Pittsburgh fell to the Carolina Panthers 34-9 in the preseason finale for both teams Friday night.

Report: NFL expects to generate $270 million from gambling deals – ProFootballTalk

Frank Reich: Sam Ehlinger’s knee injury didn’t look good – ProFootballTalk

Saints expected to name Jameis Winston starting QB over Taysom Hill
All signs are pointing to the Saints naming the former No. 1 overall pick their starter over Taysom Hill, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Mac Jones should be Patriots’ starting QB over Cam Newton | RSN
After Mac Jones’ impressive performance Wednesday during the Patriots’ joint practice with the Giants, Tom E. Curran is ready to declare a winner in New England’s QB competition.

Cam Newton returns to New England Patriots from COVID protocol, ‘didn’t violate team rules,’ says Bill Belichick
Patriots quarterback Cam Newton returned to the team facility Thursday and practiced after missing three straight days due to a COVID protocol “misunderstanding,” with coach Bill Belichick saying Newton “didn’t violate team rules.”