Mitch Van Vooren signed Tuesday with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. Van Vooren is an alum of Peshtigo High School. After graduation, he attended Marquette University on a Division I track and field scholarship.
Officially, Nick Emmanwori is listed on the Seattle Seahawks' roster as a safety, but the reason there was so much excitement around the Hawks trading up and drafting him is because he can be more than that. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound South Carolina product was picked 35th overall in the second round of the NFL Draft in April, and immediately he was drawing comparisons to versatile Baltimore All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, who Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald used to great effect when he was Ravens defensive coordinator. Macdonald didn't shy away from that comparison Tuesday when he joined Seattle Sports' Brock and Salk at Seahawks headquarters.
Pundits and proponents of starting any quarterback but Sam Darnold received an emphatic hush from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald on Tuesday. Whether Darnold, 27, was the best option to start for Seattle this season became a hotter topic on Monday after a rough showing in organized team activities.
For the past two years, we at Seahawks Wire have been tracking the Seattle Seahawks ' all-time records against every team in the NFL. It is important, we feel, to keep an updated log of Seattle's history and how they stack up with other squads in the league. We are resuming this ongoing series with updated records headed into the 2025 season. We began our recent trip down memory lane with the Seahawks' records against the NFC West . Since Seattle is paired to go against the NFC South this year, it is only fitting we continue with those teams. The last time the Seahawks had to face all four teams in the NFC South was during the 2022 season. Seattle was also paired with the NFC South during their
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has emphasized the importance of the cornerback position this offseason, noting that NFL teams can never have too many quality players at the position. Pro Football Focus named Seahawks defensive backs Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon among the top 32 cornerbacks in the league. Woolen came in at No. 20.
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald was asked in an interview if it was possible for anyone else besides QB Sam Darnold to start for the Seahawks at quarterback this season.
Members of the media were afforded their first chance to see new quarterback Sam Darnold throwing passes to Seattle Seahawks teammates when the team had an open OTA practice Monday. Darnold, a 2024 Pro Bowler who takes over at QB following the March trade of Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, did not appear to have his best day. Darnold also had some nice throws during the session, so perhaps it would be best described as an up-and-down practice for him. At the same time, backup Drew Lock had a nice showing against the second-team defense Monday, and there's always the fact that the Hawks have third-round rookie Jalen Milroe as a wild card in their QB mix.
This offseason has been all about change for the Seattle Seahawks offense. Head coach Mike Macdonald did a wonderful job with his defense in 2024 but clearly felt like an overhaul on offense would go further in getting this team to where they wanted to go.
The Seattle Seahawks ' offensive line gets a lot of flack from the media, but left tackle Charles Cross is slowly helping to change that narrative. Selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Cross has started 48 games over the last three seasons. The former Mississippi State standout has developed into one of the more well-rounded offensive tackles in the league. Cross has shown dramatic improvement since his rookie season and took an even bigger jump in 2024. Pro Football Focus ranked the top 32 offensive tackles ahead of the 2025 NFL season. While only one of Seattle's two offensive tackles made the list, Cross landed at No. 13 on PFF's list. "Despite playing on arguably the
The Seattle Seahawks are hoping DeMarcus Lawrence still has some tread left on his tires after signing the veteran defensive end to a three-year contract during the offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler's final season in Dallas was cut short due to Lisfranc injury. Lawrence, 33, was drafted in the second round by the Cowboys back in 2014.
SEAHAWKS Seahawks reveal 1st-team OL at OTAs Justin Melo Seahawks Wire The Seattle Seahawks held an open practice during Monday's OTA session . Attending reporters came away with some terrific insights. That included the offensive line rotation. Unsurprisingly, f irst-round pick Grey Zabel worked as the starting left guard next to franchise left tackle Charles Cross . The Seahawks aren't playing mind games. They drafted Zabel for him to be an instant starter at guard. Olu Oluwatimi earned the majority of first-team reps at center. Sophomore blocker Christian Haynes was the starting right guard. Indications are these two positions are up for grabs, with Jalen Sundell rotating with the ones at
While far from making the impact those superstars made, it's still alarming to see someone such as former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett on a new team. This offseason, Seattle released Lockett in a cost-cutting move.
Former Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf hasn't been present at any of the Pittsburgh Steelers' three organized team activities sessions thus far. Metcalf joins edge rusher T.J. Watt as the team's two superstars who have been absent thus far.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper intercepts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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Here we'll try to look at the Seattle Seahawks rookie who really stood out the most during the team's 2025 minicamp.
An improved O-line changes everything for the Seahawks
Sam Darnold signed a $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks during the offseason, taking over as the franchise QB. He can’t wait to get out on the field with Cooper Kupp, who returned to his home state to sign for the franchise.
The Seattle Seahawks are hoping that former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe will be the future of the franchise. While fans aren’t expecting to see him play anytime soon, the general consensus on the pick so far is extremely positive.