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Seattle Seahawks running back C.J Prosise has coach Pete Carroll fired up after his last two performances in the preseason. It looked like Prosise might be the odd man out in a crowded running back room, but in the final two preseason games, he rushed 10 times for 74 yards and looked like the best […]

Nobody is quite sure how long defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will stay with the Seattle Seahawks, but in the meantime, it is sure to be a fun ride. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll called the 26-year-old “rare” following Clowney’s first practice with the NFC West franchise. Clowney landed in Seattle in a trade with his […]

The final week of the preseason is upon us and the Seattle Seahawks—along with the other 31 teams in the NFL—still have roster decisions to make. This Saturday, all 32 teams in the league are required to trim their rosters down to 53 players ahead of the regular season. Therefore, the last game of the […]

The Seattle Seahawks have their quarterback situation set for a couple more years with Russell Wilson. However, the battle for the backup position is at the endgame as Paxton Lynch and Geno Smith are still duking it out for the position. Head coach Pete Carroll is still to make a decision about the backup position. […]

The Seattle Seahawks have terrible luck when it comes to injuries. The last in a long list, wide receiver DK Metcalf went down with a knee injury. Metcalf had minor knee surgery, and his Week 1 status is up in the air. When head coach Pete Carroll was asked, he didn’t have much of a […]

The Seattle Seahawks are pretty banged up at the moment, but head coach Pete Carroll isn’t sweating it. In particular, the receiving corps has suffered a rash of untimely injuries. Rookie second-round pick D.K. Metcalf missed a little bit of time with an oblique injury, and then had to have a knee scope. His status […]

With just over two weeks remaining between now and the start of the NFL regular season, the fact that Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver D.K. Metcalf just underwent knee surgery sounds pretty concerning on the surface. But Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll doesn’t sound too worried. “It was a minimal surgery and minimal findings, so […]

Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks are trying to return to being the top dog in the NFC West as they once were just a few seasons ago. Over the past two seasons, Seattle has played second-fiddle to the Los Angeles Rams in the division. Carroll may not have the well-kept hair that Sean McVay […]

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is 25 years older than New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, but he still calls him one of his heroes. Many look at Brady as a hero because of the Super Bowls he has led the Patriots to, but for Carroll, it comes down to something else: nutrition. Carroll told […]

The departure of safety Earl Thomas this offseason has left a notable void in the Seattle Seahawks’ secondary. Enter Marquise Blair. Head coach Pete Carroll will be relying on him and other young players to fill the void. Among the notable standouts has been safety Marquise Blair. According to Patrick Olde Loohuis of the Seahawks […]

The Seattle Seahawks traded away their best pass rusher in Frank Clark this offseason, but they replaced him with fellow defensive lineman Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, who, when healthy, is a fine pass rusher in his own right. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is loving the thought of what Ansah will bring to the table this […]

Although the Seattle Seahawks may have entered training camp with a duel in the backfield between Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny, it appears the former’s role has become more prevalent heading into the 2019 NFL season. Carson has earned high praise from head coach Pete Carroll for his versatile skill set as a receiver this […]

The Seattle Seahawks know that Tyler Lockett is their No. 1 wide receiver, but after that, the state of their receiving corps gets pretty murky. With Doug Baldwin gone, the Seahawks are left without a true No. 2 wide out at the moment, and head coach Pete Carroll says he is still searching for the […]

“The Los Angeles Rams have won the NFC West.” The Seattle Seahawks have had to witness that become a reality in the past two seasons after reigning supreme in the division for years. Since Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles, the Rams have taken the torch as the best team in the NFC West. Although, […]

Seattle Seahawks tight end Ed Dickson suffered a knee injury. Head coach Pete Carroll, in Monday’s press conference, via Gregg Bell, talked about the injury, saying; We are determining whether he needs surgery or not. It’s going to take us maybe about four or five weeks, maybe six weeks at the most [if he has […]

Bobby Wagner recently became the NFL’s highest-paid inside linebacker. The Seattle Seahawks defensive leader underwent a lower body procedure according to Pete Carroll. Nearly a week ago, Wagner was able to represent himself and land a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Seahawks. It’s always impressive to see players negotiate deals as their own […]

The Seattle Seahawks have some voids to fill in their passing game heading into the 2019 NFL season. It appears head coach Pete Carroll could be relying heavily on running back Chris Carson to help pick up the slack. Carroll has been optimistic about the state of Seattle’s passing attack. According to Andy Patton of […]

The Seattle Seahawks signed defensive end Ziggy Ansah knowing that he likely wouldn’t be around for the team’s training camp. With Ansah currently nursing a shoulder injury, however, the team is now optimistic that the talented defensive player will be available for the Seahawks opening game of the season. Making an appearance on KJR radio […]

Some coaches like to blare music in the background of training camp; others don’t. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Caroll is on-board of the pro-music bandwagon, as he said to the media after Thursday’s practice session, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. I’ve always thought that it’s really important. It’s really a valuable aspect […]

For the first time in his NFL career, Earl Thomas will be going into a season as a member of a team other than the Seattle Seahawks, as he signed a lucrative multi-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens earlier this offseason. But Thomas still has a bad taste in his mouth from his final days […]

Seattle Seahawks fans are most excited about the prospect of Shaquem Griffin, last year’s third-round pick who was born without his left hand, breaking into their team’s defensive rotation this season. As someone who knows best tells it, though, the development of Griffin’s twin brother, Shaquill, could prove as instrumental to Seattle’s chances of competing […]

Just a couple of seasons ago, Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks were still running the NFC West in 2016. Then, a man by the name of Sean McVay planted his flag with the Los Angeles Rams and the last two seasons, the Rams have owned the division. Now, Carroll and company are trying to […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is clearly excited about the improvement that C.J. Prosise is making this offseason. The Seahawks have made the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons, and a consistent running attack will certainly play a key role in having a chance at another postseason appearance. And Carroll thinks Prosise […]

The Seattle Seahawks returned to their roots of running the football at a high clip in 2018. Under Brian Schottenheimer, the Seahawks had one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL last season. In an article by Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports, Schwab previews the 2019 season for the Seahawks. Despite the NFL turning […]

Seattle Seahawks Pete Carroll is expecting big things from Rasheem Green this year. The Seahawks had a lot of turnover on defense this year, including the trade of Frank Clark. They got rid of a huge portion of their pass-rush when they traded away Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs, and other guys will need […]

A player touted for his run-stopping abilities coming out of Alabama, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed was one of the best pass-rushing interior linemen in the league last season, posting career-highs in tackles (50), pressures (31), sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (12). It was a boon for the young lineman’s career but also […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore was able to perform well last year. It seems he was able to impress head coach Pete Carroll going into the 2019 NFL season. The retirement of wide receiver Doug Baldwin has left a notable void in the Seahawks’ receiver corps. According to tom Michael-Shawn Duger of The Athletic, […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is receiving some high praise from coaching staff and players, including head coach Pete Carroll. “Very natural player,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said via ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “He hasn’t had any trouble doing anything we’re doing. He looks like he’s done it before. He’s got to get more […]

Russell Wilson is the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback for the long haul. That much we know for sure. But what about the Seahawks’ backup quarterback? It looks like it could come down to two veterans in Geno Smith and Paxton Lynch, both of whom have some experience starting NFL games before. So, it’s not like […]

It’s no secret that Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is entering the final year of his deal, but there hasn’t seemed to be much movement on that front thus far. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was asked about negotiations with Wagner on Tuesday, and he chose to remain mum on the situation: “We’ve agreed to […]

Shaquem Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at age four, instantly became one of the NFL’s most heartwarming stories when he was selected in the fifth round of last year’s NFL Draft. Even so, the Seattle Seahawks linebacker wasn’t satisfied after a rookie season in which he barely played on defense, seeing most of […]

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll expects that Mychal Kendricks will be able to play this year even though he has a prison sentence hanging over his head. Kendricks pleaded guilty to insider trading last September and could be facing 30 to 37 months in prison, although it’s unclear if that’s how long he will actually […]

The Seattle Seahawks are entering the 2019 campaign with a very thin receiving corps. Other than Tyler Lockett, there is not much to talk about when it comes to the Seahawks’ wide receivers. Gone is long-time veteran Doug Baldwin, who has dealt with a myriad of injuries and was cut by Seattle earlier this offseason. […]

This is a big season for Tyler Lockett. The young Seattle Seahawks receiver had a very good 2018 campaign, and now has the chance to build on it this year. Doug Baldwin retired this offseason due to injuries, meaning Lockett will have a golden opportunity to become the top dog in Seattle’s receiving corp. The […]

The Seattle Seahawks aren’t sure when they will get Ziggy Ansah on the field but when they do Pete Carroll knows that is a huge get for the team. The Seahawks signed Ansah to a one year deal just over a week ago, after the signing wouldn’t count towards the compensatory draft pick formula. The […]

Some people want more instant replay. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wants it abolished completely, or at least minimized. “Get rid of — or at least decrease the use of — instant replay,” Carroll said, according to Peter King of NBC Sports. “I get all the reasons why we have instant replay, and technology […]

The Seattle Seahawks notably selected former Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver D.K. Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft despite many originally believing that the up-and-coming pass catcher is a first round talent. With Metcalf now officially on board in Seattle, it appears as though Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is just […]

The Seattle Seahawks made defensive end L.J. Collier their first pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears his humble upbringing helped him catch the attention of head coach Pete Carroll and John Schneider. Collier comes from a town that has a population of no more than 1,300 people. According to Stephen Cohen of The […]

D.K. Metcalf hasn’t ever been afraid to take his shirt off and evidently, his confidence also made Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll follow suit. Before Metcalf was drafted by the Seahawks there were interviews with the Ole Miss wide receiver, and he took a different turn when he met with the team. Before heading into […]