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Devon Witherspoon’s NFL debut may have to wait another week. According to ESPN’s Ian Rapaport, the Seattle Seahawks rookie isn’t expected to play in their Week 1 matchup versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Witherspoon, whom the Seahawks drafted with the No. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, is reportedly still dealing with […]

Assembling a secondary that rivals the Legion of Boom will prove to be a very tough task. While Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks can’t claim yet that they have formed a secondary as good as their legendary group from the past, they have a supremely talented group heading into the 2023 season headlined by […]

Devon Witherspoon was one of the best cornerbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a 2022 Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year awardee with Illinois football for a reason. But, injuries are able to derail a career despite their great start. The Seattle Seahawks are making sure that his hamstring injury does not get […]

Seattle Seahawks fans held their breath when rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon sustained an injury during training camp practice Monday. The good news for Seattle is the injury isn’t serious. However, Witherspoon will miss more some time due to the hamstring injury he sustained, which has kept him out of practice since Monday. “Pete says Spoon’s […]

Devon Witherspoon is preparing to play a variety of roles in the Seattle Seahawks defense, per Bridget Condon. Head coach Pete Carroll is already pleased with the rookie’s progression. The Seahawks picked Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Seahawks want Witherspoon to be able to line up outside or […]

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon was the only first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who didn’t report to training camp on time because he had yet to sign his rookie contract. The matter was quickly taken care of when Devon Witherspoon agreed to a contract a few days into Seahawks training camp. On Thursday, […]

The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon agreed to terms on a four-year, $31.86 million contract on Friday, according to a tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “Holdout is over: The #Seahawks and first-round CB Devon Witherspoon have agreed to terms on his four year, $31.86M fully guaranteed deal that includes a $20.2M […]

As training camp arrives, Seattle Seahawks defensive back Devon Witherspoon is the only player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft not to sign his rookie contract. With the Seahawks looking for a temporary replacement, Seattle has signed another DB for some added insurance. The Seahawks have signed Chris Steele, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL […]

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon wasn’t seen on the field on the first day of training camp. Four months after the Seahawks selected him fifth overall, Devon Witherspoon is the only pick from the 2023 NFL Draft that hasn’t signed a contract. What is the holdup between Seattle and its first-round pick? It isn’t the […]

The Seattle Seahawks have their sights set on taking another leap as a top contender in 2023, with some promising rookies that will push veteran players. After breaking down the Seahawks’ game-by-game predictions, let’s take a look at the top five underrated sleepers that could break out for the Seahawks in the 2023 NFL season. […]

The Seattle Seahawks surprised many observers last season by finishing the regular season with a winning record and making the playoffs. When they moved on from Russell Wilson and assigned the QB1 position to Geno Smith, many thought that Pete Carroll’s team was destined for a losing record and a third- or fourth-place finish in […]

The Seattle Seahawks made a splash in the 2023 draft with the selection of cornerback Devon Witherspoon at pick five. The selection was much needed, as Pete Carroll’s team finished in the middle-of-the-pack in pass defense. On Monday, the Seahawks added depth with the re-signing of former Bears and Steelers defensive back Artie Burns. Carroll […]

The Seattle Seahawks were in an excellent position to help themselves in the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 5 pick overall, and they used that selection to take cornerback Devon Witherspoon of Illinois, who was clearly an elite defensive player. Seattle general manager John Schneider said Witherspoon’s skills, all-around play and athleticism seemed to […]

The Seattle Seahawks went cornerback with their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They chose Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois with the 5th overall pick at the draft held in Kansas City. Here we’ll look at three pro player comparisons for the Seahawks’ first-round 2023 NFL Draft pick Devon Witherspoon. Seattle selected Devon Witherspoon […]

Are the Seattle Seahawks building the second coming of the Legion of Boom? One year after surprising everyone with a playoff run, Pete Carroll, John Schneider, and the rest of the front office is back at work improving the roster. The Seahawks’ first selection in the NFL draft was star cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the […]

After landing Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Pete Carroll knew he’d selected a special player; someone who could impact the game in a similar way to another player he coach back in his days at USC: Troy Polamalu. … wait what? Why is Carroll comparing Witherspoon, a perimeter […]

The Seattle Seahawks used their No. 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to shore up their defense, but they did not spend it on Jalen Carter. Instead, the Seahawks chose to give their secondary a shot in the arm by selecting cornerback Devon Witherspoon. It’s a surprise that Carter was still available even after […]

The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night! Below we will continue our NFL draft odds series with a prediction and pick about who the Detroit Lions will select with picks six and 18. The Lions have found themselves with two first round picks in the NFL draft. They have a fantastic chance to greatly improve […]

Every year, something that no one saw coming in the NFL draft happens. Someone who was expected to go early falls, or someone is picked well higher than expected. It’s time to continue our 2023 NFL Draft Odds series with a special sleeper to be drafted in the top 5 prediction and pick. In 2021, […]

One of the most exciting times for college football players is here. The 2023 NFL draft will take place April 27 through April 29. Below we will continue our NFL draft odds series with a first defensive player drafted prediction and pick. This is one of the most anticipated weekends of the NFL season. Teams […]

The Chicago Bears have plenty of options after trading down from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In actuality, the Bears will make 10 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft in order to upgrade their roster. Here we’ll look at three sneaky options for the Chicago Bears and their No. 9 […]

Last season, the Detroit Lions were on the verge of making the playoffs. They are one of the most anticipated teams for 2023. In addition, they hold nine selections in the 2023 NFL Draft, four in the first two rounds, and five in the top 100. They have tremendous early-round capital to impact the path […]

Although the Las Vegas Raiders addressed their immediate quarterback concerns by signing Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency. they still remain a mystery in the 2023 NFL Draft at No. 7. Their general manager, Dave Ziegler, maintains that the team will snag the best player left on the board. It is a mundane response that all […]

The Washington Commanders own the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. There are many ways this can go, of course, but they do have a glaring need for their defensive secondary. Here we’ll look at the reasons why Devon Witherspoon would be a perfect fit for the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, the Chicago Bears are gearing up for the ninth selection overall. The Bears have 10 picks in this year’s draft, four of them coming in the first three rounds. It is a monumental draft for Chicago as they head towards the all-important third year for QB Justin Fields, his […]

Led by head coach Ron Rivera, the Washington Commanders put together an 8-8-1 season in 2022. Now heading into the 2023 campaign, they find themselves firmly in the middle of a rebuild. The Commanders have assembled a roster full of young talent. On the offensive side of the ball, they have building blocks in wide […]

Illinois football cornerback Devon Witherspoon is not taking part in Friday’s pro-day, former NFL scout Jim Nagy wrote in a Friday tweet. “NFL scouts have been informed the projected first-round pick, who has not done anything so far in pre-draft process, will have his own personal workout on April 5th,” continued Nagy. Devon Witherspoon did not participate in […]

Illinois football cornerback Devon Witherspoon, one of the top NFL Draft prospects at the Scouting Combine, received some tough news on Friday. Witherspoon won’t participate in on-field work at the Scouting Combine on Friday due to a hamstring injury, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Fortunately for Devon Witherspoon, the injury isn’t expected to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles came painfully close to winning Super Bowl 57 on Sunday, but fell just short. Philly held a 10-point halftime lead over the Kansas City Chiefs, but KC came roaring back to take win the Lombardi Trophy. The Eagles played a strong game, but that doesn’t make the sting of defeat any less […]

We’re onto the offseason in New England. While the 2023 NFL draft process is only just getting underway, it’s never too early to see who the New England Patriots should select in this spring’s draft. They’ll hold the No. 14 overall pick after going 8-9 in 2022, which is their highest draft selection in 14 […]