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.
Seahawks Mailbag: Revisiting Trades Following The Draft, Pickle Beer & More
Seahawks.com senior reporter John Boyle answers fan question about Seattle's playoff outlook this season, pickle beer and a look at how trades played out following the Draft.
@JacsonBevens asks, "Would love your thoughts on trading Geno and DK for Darnold & Kupp within the scope of us all living on a slowly dying rock hurtling through and insignificant corner of insignificant universe."
A: Well, when you put it that way, does any of this really even matter?
Joking/existential dread aside, I wanted to address this question from Jacson (if you're not familiar, check out his Cigar Thoughts podcast, it's good stuff), because I was actually thinking about this topic—the personnel changes, not our insignificance in the universe—after the draft. Two things that come to mind when talking about swapping out Geno Smith and DK Metcalf for Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp are that A. that wasn't really the Seahawks' plan heading into the offseason, but rather the result of John Schneider and the front office pivoting quickly in response to two individual situations, and B. If you are going to look at it from a trade standpoint, you have to include a lot more than just Darnold and Kupp in what the Seahawks got out of trading two of their top offensive players.
John Schneider Joins Finding Mastery Podcast
Seahawks general manager/president of football operations John Schneider joined The Finding Mastery Podcast with Dr. Michael Gervais to talk about his journey on becoming general manager, dealing with failure and loss and building a championship culture.
On the episode, Schneider opened up about leading through adversity and what it was like after losing Super Bowl XLIX and having to address the team in the locker room after the game.
Seahawks Re-Sign DT Johnathan Hankins
The Seahawks re-signed veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins on Wednesday, adding experienced depth to their interior line.
Hankins, who signed with the Seahawks as a free agent last year, is heading into his 13th season in the NFL, having come into the league as a second-round pick in 2013. He started eight games last season and appeared in all 17, recording 30 tackles, one sack, five tackles for loss and his first career interception.
"Being here last year, the success we had, the group we had defensively, and now we have D-Law (DeMarcus Lawrence) here, and some more key guys—we drafted a D-tackle—I just feel comfortable here," Hankins said after signing Wednesday. "I like it here. Everything made sense. To be able to still be playing in Year 13, and obviously the organization wanted me back, so it just made sense."
Seahawks Rookie Minicamp A 'Really Good First Step'
Last Saturday, Seahawks wrapped up their rookie minicamp where over 70 athletes were at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for a couple of days.
"So, had a good-looking crew out there, looking like Seahawks, pro football players, which was pretty cool," Macdonald said. "Then just I'll say the personnel department, coaches, all the work that goes into finding the right guys to bring out here for this camp, draft picks, undrafted free agents, tryout guys, we had a heck of a crew out there. Some high-powered stuff going on coaching-wise. Just really excited about the guys that will be joining our team and the alignment we have and all the work that goes into it. Because it's a lot of work just down the line, position group by position group. We're really excited about the guys that were here, and just want to thank those guys for the work they've done. It's not easy to get on the same page about some of those things."
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The Seahawks participated in their final workout of the week on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Steven Sims (84) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (55) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (55) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) and running back Kenny McIntosh (25) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver River Cracraft (85) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Steven Sims (84) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver River Cracraft (85) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Steven Sims (84) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyreke Smith (59) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety AJ Finley (30) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (47) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles (34) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and cornerback Damarion Williams (37) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety D'Anthony Bell (23) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety AJ Finley (30) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety AJ Finley (30) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna (92) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde during a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jamie Sheriff (44) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (47) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) and linebacker Drake Thomas (42) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna (92), defensive end Mike Morris (94) and defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) participated in a workout on May 8, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
