The Seahawks were back to work after enjoying a day off, taking part in their eighth practice of training camp with several notable visitors on hand, including Seahawks Legends as well as members of the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, including head coach and Seattle native Mitch Johnson.
In addition to a visit from the Western Conference-champion coaching staff, here are five observations from Monday's practice.
1. Sam Darnold and Rashid Shaheed connected for the play of the day on offense.
One of the early storylines to emerge in this year's camp is the growth of Rashid Shaheed in the offense heading into his first full season in Seattle. After joining the team last year in a midseason trade, Shaheed had a huge impact on special teams, returning a kickoff and punt for touchdowns in the regular season, as well as adding a kick return touchdown in the postseason, but his offensive production was somewhat limited. With a full offseason under his belt, not to mention some time working with Sam Darnold during the break before training camp, Shaheed looks poised to take on a much bigger role in the offense this season. Shaheed has been very involved in the passing game throughout camp, and on Monday he and Darnold connected for the biggest play of the day for the offense, with Darnold hitting Shaheed in stride for a 55-yard touchdown over the top of the defense.
While Macdonald never likes to see his defense give up a big play, he was pleased that the offense was able to connect deep after making that a point of emphasis this week.
"It was good," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. "Thrown over our head, finally. That was a good wakeup call for us on defense. That's a point of emphasis after this first week is trying to get Shid the ball on some of those deeper targets."
2. Seahawks Legends lend a helping hand at practice.
Several Seahawks Legends were on hand for Monday's practice, including defensive ends Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril, tackle Duane Brown and Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon. And as is often the case when Legends visit, some were more than just spectators. Brown spent time chatting with offensive linemen and offensive line coach John Benton, who was his position coach in Houston, while Bennett and Avril watched pass-rush drills intently, offering up tips to defensive linemen and outside linebackers after reps.
"We're going to try and coach through the lens of how we do stuff here, but if Michael Bennett wants to coach you up on something then we're going to listen," Macdonald said.
3. Nehemiah Pritchett is trying to take advantage of a big opportunity.
While most of Seattle's starting spots are pretty settled heading into the season, barring injury or major upsets, there are still some good competitions taking place, including the one for the third cornerback spot. While not a starting role, the No. 3 corner behind Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe will still have a big role in the defense, which makes for an intriguing competition between Nehemiah Pritchett, Noah Igbinoghene and, if he can return from injury soon and make a push, rookie Julian Neal.
It's still early on, but Pritchett has been making his case early in camp and is looking like a player who, after emerging as a special teams standout last season, could be poised to take on a bigger role in his third season.
"He's really competing and really excited for the opportunity he has," Macdonald said. "He's making the most of it. He's making a heck of a case for carving himself a role."
4. Rylie Mills keeps getting into the backfield.
Rylie Mills' rookie season was limited to just four regular-season games due to a knee injury suffered late in his senior season at Notre Dame, but the big defensive lineman finished the season on a very high note, recording an impressive sack in Super Bowl LX in which he drovee a guard into Patriots quarterback Drake Maye before tackling both players.
And early indications in camp suggest that Mills' big finish was just a taste of what's to come for the 2025 fifth-round pick. While defensive players don't tackle to the ground in practice, Mills has frequently been in the backfield for what otherwise would be tackles for loss throughout the early part of camp. On Monday, Mills showed off his burst and strength winning several reps in one-on-one pass rush drills.
5. Velus Jones Jr. showed off big-play ability as a pass catcher.
Velus Jones Jr. has been a running back and receiver in his NFL career, and in fact he has been listed as both in his short time with the Seahawks since joining the team last fall. Currently, Jones is listed as a running back and has been working with that position group, but his experience as a receiver shows up when he runs routes and catches passes out of the backfield. On Monday, Jones had two of the biggest plays of the day, aside from Shaheed's long catch, making a nice play on a contested deep pass from Jalen Milroe down the right sideline, then later taking a short pass for a long gain. As has been covered in this space, the Seahawks have a strong trio emerging at running back in Jadarian Price, George Holani and Emanuel Wilson, but Jones' versatility, not to mention his special teams ability, helps him still be a strong candidate to have a role on the team.
The Seahawks returned to the practice field on Monday, August 3 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett with Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) at practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett with linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) and linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (56) at practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett with linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) and linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (56) at practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Maxen Hook (43) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks Legends Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril attended practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (56) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Deven Eastern (97) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Irv Charles (85) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett attended practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson attended practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (27) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Velus Jones Jr. (33) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks Legend Warren Moon attended practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Amari Kight (79) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) and fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) and safety Rodney Thomas II (24) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86), wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (87) and running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) and guard Grey Zabel (76) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles (34) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) and linebacker Drake Thomas (32) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (27) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) and guard Grey Zabel (76) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8), running back George Holani (36), running back Zach Charbonnet (26) and running back Emanuel Wilson (27) at practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Irv Charles (85) and wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (84) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) and wide receiver Tory Horton (15) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) with San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson at practice on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
