Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's going on out there and any news you might have missed, about your Seattle Seahawks this week.
NFL Players Get OK To Play Flag Football In 2028 Olympics
This week NFL owners voted to allow players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics.The resolution will allow one player per team to try out for each country.
Players are excited for the chance to be able to play in the Olympics.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba said, "I had been asking around the league and asking the NFLPA guys, asking the front office if it was going to happen. So, I was happy to hear they're allowing NFL guys to play."
Seahawks 2025 Preseason Schedule Set
While the opponents of the Seahawks preseason were known since the NFL Schedule was released last week, the dates and times were announced this week.
Here is Seattle's preseason schedule:
- Week 1: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, August 7, 7:00 p.m., KING 5
- Week 2: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, August 15, 7:00 p.m., KING 5
- Week 3: at Green Bay Packers, August 23, 1:00 p.m., KING 5
Numbers Of Note About Seahawks Schedule
Seahawks senior reporter John Boyle gives you 10 numbers of note about the Seahawks 2025 schedule.
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The Seahawks' net rest differential this season, the fourth best rest differential in the league. For those not familiar with that number, it's a measure of how much more or less rest a team has, relative to its opponent, heading into each game. For example, when the Seahawks play the Jaguars in Week 6, they'll be coming off a Sunday game, while the Jaguars will have played on Monday, making that a plus-1 for Seattle in rest differential. The Seahawks' biggest gap comes as the result of their Sunday night game against the Washington Commanders, which comes after Seattle's bye week, while Washington has a short week, coming off a Monday night game. Seattle's only game against an opponent coming off a bye is the Monday night game against Houston in Week 7.
Last season, the Seahawks had a rest differential of minus-13, the fourth worst in the NFL."
Jalen Milroe Signs Rookie Contract
The ninth of Seattle's 11 draft picks signed their contract this week, with Jalen Milroe signing his rookie contract. So far first-round pick Grey Zabel, fifth-rounders Rylie Mills, Tory Horton and Robbie Ouzts, sixth-rounder Bryce Cabeldue, and seventh-rounders Damien Martinez, Mason Richman and Ricky White III have all signed their contracts. second-round picks Nick Emmanwori and Elijah Arroyo are the last two rookies who are unsigned.
Pro Football Writers of America Awards Finalists
Up for a PFWA Award this year is quarterback Sam Darnold for his season that he had with the Minnesota Vikings last year. Darnold is up for the George Halas Award which recognizes an NFL player, coach or staff who overcomes the most adversity and succeeds.
Darnold's bio from the PFWA for this award reads:
"Darnold toiled as a backup to Brock Purdy during the 2023 season with San Francisco, as the 49ers advanced to Super Bowl LVIII. Darnold signed with Minnesota in March 2024, and was elevated to the starting spot after a season-ending injury to J.J. McCarthy in the preseason. Darnold threw for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns and a 102.5 passer rating. He was voted as the PFWA's 2024 Most Improved Player of the Year."
Also, up for an award is former Seahawk Bobby Wagner, who is up for the Good Guy Award.
And former Seahawks beat writer for Seattlepi, Ben Arthur, is up for the Terez A. Paylor Emerging Writer Award which recognizes "a young NFL writer who carries on the legacy of Paylor through his or her work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to the craft and commitment to improving diversity in NFL media."
And finally, Thomas Caitlin, worked for the Seahawks from 1983 to 1995 and served as the Seahawks defensive coordinator and then as the assistant head coach during that period was awarded the Paul "Dr. Z" Zimmerman Award. The award is a lifetime achievement for assistant coaches in the NFL.
Social Post Of The Week
The Seahawks competed in a stationary bike and medicine ball toss competition during the final workout of the week on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Seth Coleman (43) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jared Ivey (51) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles (34) and cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Bubba Thomas (69) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna (92) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Bubba Thomas (69) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) participated in a workout on May 22, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
