Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today - Friday, November 9 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Carson Honored For Community Efforts
Seahawks running back Chris Carson has been recognized by the NFL Players Association for his outstanding efforts in the community, earning the NFLPA's Community MVP award for Week 9.
At a recent fundraiser supporting ROOTS (Rising Out Of The Shadows), an emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 18 to 25, Carson helped generate more than $180,000 that will go toward providing resources and a safe place for communities of young adults. The cause is personal for Carson, who at age 19 watched his Atlanta home burn down, an event that left him and his family homeless.
"I just remember this moment where we were outside and my mom was on the curb and she was crying, and we just had to look at our house while it burned down," Carson said. "So that's something that's always played over and over in my head. I told my mom, 'If I can, I'm going to get you a new house. I'm going to try to make a better world for us.'"
On top of Carson's promise to combat the homeless crisis in Seattle, the second-year pro has teamed with USAA to honor military service members through the NFL's Salute to Service campaign. Carson's father, stepfather, and grandfather all served in the Air Force.
"I'm humbled that the NFLPA selected me as the Community MVP," Carson said. "I know there are a lot of players making a difference in their communities, so this means a lot to me. I'm just trying to use my platform to help as much as I can."
In winning Community MVP, the NFLPA will provide Carson with a $10,000 contribution to a charity of his choice and a limited-edition bobble head featuring Carson's likeness will be made at www.sportsfanisland.com and www.foco.com, with the NFLPA donating part of the proceeds back to Carson's charity of choice.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from the Seahawks Pro Shop, which is auctioning off game-worn jerseys from Russell Wilson, Shaquill Griffin, and Nick Vannett that include the club's official patch honoring team owner Paul Allen. All proceeds from the auctions will go to the Seahawks Charitable Foundation.
More From Around The Web
The Seahawks know running the ball effectively will be crucial to the team's success this weekend against the NFC-West leading Los Angeles Rams.
Wideout Doug Baldwin returned to practice Thursday, but seven other Seahawks were sidelined, a list that includes four starters nursing injuries.
Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times recaps what Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer had to say Thursday. Condotta also reviews the return the Seahawks have got on the free agents signed this past offseason.
Mike Vorel at the Seattle Times doles out NFC West awards heading into Week 10.
Gregg Bell at the Tacoma News Tribune outlines Seahawks receiver David Moore's mentality following the final play of last week's game against the Chargers that didn't go Seattle's way.
The Athletic previews Sunday's game between the Seahawks and Rams.
And here's a recap of the Seahawks' cancer prevention awareness efforts that took place throughout the month of October.
The Seahawks and Rams face off for the first game of the regular season on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Tom Dempsey (10) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Oct. 31, 1976, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Cornell Webster (38) stops Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Drew Hill (29) during an NFL pre-season game Aug. 19, 1979 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jack Youngblood (85) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn for a loss during the first quarter in this Aug. 28, 1982 photo in Anaheim, Calif. Youngblood was one of seven elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac)
FILE - In this Aug. 13, 1987, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) breaks away from Seattle Seahawks' Joe Nash during an NFL preseason football game in Anaheim, Calif. On Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, Dickerson signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the L Rams, reuniting the famous running back with his first NFL football franchise. Dickerson also became a vice president of business development with the Rams, who returned to Los Angeles last year after 21 seasons in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy (96) topples a St. Louts Rams quarterback (16) during a pre-season NFL football game in 1991. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2000, file photo, St. Louis Rams' Devin Bush tackles Seattle Seahawks's Ricky Watters during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck makes a pass against the St. Louis Rams during the first half in Seattle, Sunday Dec. 22, 2002. Hasselbeck passed for 303 yards completing 20 in 32 attempts as the Seahawks win 30-10. Behind is Rams' Troyka Jackson and Seahawks' Walter Jones. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Alex Bannister (85) hits St. Louis Rams' DeJaun Groce after Groce caught a punt during the first quarter in Seattle Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks receiver Jerry Rice leaps to make a one-handed catch against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri on November 14, 2004. The Rams won 23-12. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, right, is sacked by Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu in the third quarter, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 31-16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Delon Branch, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of St. Louis Rams' Travis Fisher in the forth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, in St. Louis. The Seahawks won 30-28. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)
Cornerback Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks lends a leaping hand as teammate Deon Grant #24 intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Travis Taylor #18 of the St. Louis Rams at Quest Field on October 21, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Rams 33-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Members of the Seattle Seahawks line up one yard out of the end zone against the St. Louis Rams during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in St. Louis. The Seahawks won 23-20. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Seattle Seahawks' Julius Jones (22) runs with the ball as St. Louis Rams' David Vobora falls behind in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry (59) and Seattle Seahawks safety Lawyer Milloy middle, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner breaks up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd of the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game in Seattle on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. The Seahawks won the game, 30-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs from St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Seattle Seahawks vs St. Loius Rams; Malcolm Smith
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, right, pushes Los Angeles Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner away as he runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)
Tyler Lockett's toe-drag touchdown reception from a Russell Wilson 13-yard looping-over-the-top-pass brought a feeling of poetic ballet to the skill of catching touchdown passes. The Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, 30-29, at CenturyLink Field, October 3, 2019.
