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.
Preseason Week 1
The Seahawks' preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders ended in a tie, 23-23 and Thursday night's matchup was a chance for rookies and young starters to get their taste of real action. Rookies shined in their NFL preseason debuts and young starters vying for a roster spot added to their cases.
There was, of course, Pete Carroll, the Super-Bowl-winning coach of the Seahawks for 14 seasons, back in town in his new role as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, and trying to establish a new unofficial record for pregame hugs. Joining Carroll on the trip was Raiders quarterback Geno Smith, who spent the past three years as Seattle's starting quarterback. There was Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril on the sideline and Michael Robinson in the booth, all on hand as part of the preseason broadcast team. And then there was Marshawn Lynch, being his always-unpredictable self, working the sidelines as a photographer during the first half.
As is the case with almost all preseason games, it's a chance for rookies and players further down the depth chart to put good things for themselves on tape. Seattle's rookie draft class, along with some undrafted rookies did just that, two of them coming up with touchdowns to contribute to the 23-23 tie against the Las Vegas Raiders. The score of the game though is far less important than what the rookies did on Thursday night at Lumen Field, though.
"Those boys played physical," third-year cornerback Devon Witherspoon said. Like coach Mike Macdonald alluded to earlier this week, most starters, including Witherspoon did not play.
Two offensive plays into their first preseason game, the Seahawks showed what they want to be on offense this season.
With rookie fullback Robbie Ouzts in front of him as a lead blocker, George Holani took a handoff from Drew Lock, bounced the run outside behind Ouzts' block, and scampered 19 yards for a first down. Later in the first quarter, with the Seahawks again in I-formation—a staple in football for decades but a rarity in today's NFL—Ouzts again threw a key block as Holani raced 24 yards for a touchdown.
Bruce Schoenfeld of the Sports Business Journal features Jody Allen, who is the "executor of Paul Allen's estate and the sole trustee of his assets," which means she "represents the Blazers on the NBA's board of governors and casts the Seahawks' vote at the NFL's equivalent." Schoenfeld details how Allen's oversight of the two franchises is "among the strangest in the history of American sports," while also highlighting the success she has seen throughout her time.
As she has become more involved, public pressure has eased. Instead of urging her to sell the teams, sports talk shows and newspaper columns and Reddit subgroups are now more likely to express concern about what might happen when she does.
It helps that results on the field and the court are trending positively, though neither team is back in the playoffs. The Seahawks, a perennial power under Paul Allen, hadn't won more than nine games since 2020. In their first year under Mike Macdonald, who replaced Carroll in 2024, they won 10. The Blazers, who played in the postseason for 22 of the 30 seasons of Paul Allen's tenure, haven't managed that since 2021. But they parlayed Lillard into a core of young talent and show signs of rejuvenation.
Jody has been intimately involved with both rebuilds. "I actually think," says Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke, who worked for the Seahawks from 2003 to 2010, "she has done a hell of a job."
Seahawks Host Members Of The U.S. Coast Guard For Training Camp
In partnership with USAA, the Seahawks hosted 100 members of the U.S. Coast to watch practice, meet with players and participate in a boot camp on August 5, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
In partnership with USAA, the Seahawks hosted 100 members of the U.S. Coast to watch practice, meet with players and participate in a boot camp on August 5, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks partnered with USAA to host military members at a training camp practice on August 4, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Social Post Of The Game
More From Seattle's Preseason Week 1 Matchup
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Seahawks block field goal to force tie with Pete Carroll-led Raiders.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Longtime Seahawks coach Pete Carroll makes his Seattle return with new team.
Mike Vorel of The Seattle Times: Pete Carroll’s Seattle return is proof that some things never change.
Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic: Seahawks’ offense shows promise, Jalen Milroe flashes upside in debut: Takeaways.
Cameron Van Til of Seattle Sports: Observations from Seahawks’ preseason opener.
Daimon Eklund of the Associated Press: Seahawks tie Pete Carroll’s Raiders 23-23 in preseason opener.
Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune: Seahawks’ preseason opener: New offense, OL, Grey Zabel all sublime in tie with Raiders.
Check out some of the best photos during the Seahawk's preseason matchup against the Raiders
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
Seahawks brought the energy to mark the beginning of the season with highlights from all sides of the ball.
