Aden Durde Talks Depth On Defense, Looks Ahead To Week 2

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with reporters to review Seattle's season-opening defensive performance and preview the new-look Arizona offense. He praised Leonard Williams' versatility and preparation, the pass-rush pairing of Williams and Derick Hall, and the two-way communication Mike Macdonald has fostered with players like Devon Witherspoon, Julian Love and Ernest Jones IV. Durde also emphasized physicality, tackling fundamentals and the eye discipline required against Arizona's condensed formations and outside-zone run game.

Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury met with the media to break down his play-calling process, the offense's performance against New England and the transition to Drew Lock at quarterback. He detailed how his call sheet is built on contingency plans, why the in-game adjustments were driven by an unexpected defensive package, and how he manages rookie reps and pre-snap penalties. Fleury also credited his support staff and the continuity of the offensive line as the offense prepares for Arizona.

Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock met with the media as he prepares to start for the Seahawks, outlining how his weekly routine, ball security and third-down execution shape his approach. He praised tight end Eric Saubert's veteran presence, credited Sam Darnold's continued work in the meeting room, and voiced full confidence in offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's play-calling. Lock also reflected on what Seattle means to him and his family, with both of his children born in the city, and on the belief the organization has shown in him.

Seahawks safety Julian Love met with the media to preview the matchup with Arizona and discuss how Seattle's defense prepares. He broke down the challenge of a complete tight end, the weekly Friday and Saturday situational teaching sessions, the limits of analytics at the safety position, and the trust the staff has across the full roster. Love credited Head Coach Mike Macdonald's mix of scheme and personnel and described an accountable locker room where "the whole 12 is one."

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu met with the media ahead of Seattle's Week 2 matchup with Arizona, discussing what the defense wants to clean up from Week 1, the emphasis on setting strong edges against outside zone, and how much better he feels physically compared to a year ago. He also spoke about the team's next-guy-up culture, the defense's 30-game streak without allowing a 100-yard rusher, and the addition of Dante Fowler Jr.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to confirm that quarterback Sam Darnold will not play this Sunday due to a glute injury, with Drew Lock stepping in as the starter and no IR move expected as the team reevaluates day to day. Macdonald detailed how the quarterback room will operate with just Lock and Jalen Milroe, praised Lock's proven professionalism and Milroe's work ethic, and outlined the balance of self-focus versus attacking what the staff sees on the opponent's tape. He also provided injury updates on Nick Emmanwori, Tory Horton, Ernest Jones IV and Ty Okada, and emphasized stacking practices, plays and performances with urgency.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media to discuss what a full week of preparation means for quarterback Drew Lock after Lock was thrown into Week 1 without any prep time. Kupp detailed how the receivers and offense adjust to a quarterback change through huddle communication and cadence, praised the quarterback room's constant communication, and addressed the pre-snap penalties that hurt the offense in Week 1. He also looked ahead to Sunday's matchup with Arizona, whose defense retains familiar schematic pieces that will present good challenges.

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams met with the media to discuss Seattle's "bend, don't break" mentality in a Week 1 game where Sam Darnold went down on the opening drive and the Seahawks trailed for much of the afternoon. He voiced full confidence in Drew Lock, broke down how he studies opponents pre-snap and across multiple positions along the line, and previewed the challenge of preparing for Arizona off just one game of tape. Williams also praised Seattle's deep edge rotation and said getting safety Nick Emmanwori back would be a major boost.