The Seahawks had a shorter day of on-field work for Day 2 of minicamp, holding what they call an ACT (alignment, communication and technique) practice before players and coaches left for a community service day at four locations around the Seattle area. They'll be back at it with a full practice on Thursday, then players will enjoy a summer break before returning for training camp in late July.
Before the team left for an afternoon of service, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to talk about minicamp and the offseason program so far. Here are five things we learned from Macdonald's session with the media.
- The Seahawks remain focused on the process while running it forward.
Earlier this offseason, Macdonald used the term "run it forward" to describe his team's mindset after winning the Super Bowl. In other words, the Seahawks aren't focused on being defending champs or on running it back, despite returning 20 of 22 starters from their Super Bowl LX win over the Patriots, but rather on the process of getting ready for the 2026 season.
The language used by players in press conferences throughout OTAs and minicamp indicate that the "run it forward" message is getting through to the team, and on Wednesday, Macdonald expanded a bit on that mindset.
"We're just trying to be us," he said. "I'm sure you feel the same thing, the energy and spirit behind the team. It just feels like we're trying to have a great second day of minicamp. We try to be that simple, let's stay in the present moment and try to nail today and tomorrow, then put a great plan in place for the summer, and then let's go from there."
- Macdonald's thoughts on new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and a "kinda" new offense.
The Seahawks have a new offensive coordinator in 2026, with Brian Fleury taking over for Klint Kubiak, who is now the head coach of the Raiders. But while Fleury will add his own touches to Seattle's offense, there will be a lot of carryover considering that both Fleury and Kubiak both worked in San Francisco under Kyle Shanahan.
So when he was asked about the new offense, Macdonald responded, "To use the term new, I would say, kinda. It's this year's version of last year's offense. It's the Seahawks offense, and Brian has brought some great ideas and some things we can move and shift. Right now, it's more of an installation, more of putting guys in positions where we ask them to do certain techniques and protections, plays that they need to be shown before we go and start executing a plan and start carving out ultimately what we're going to look like. So right now, it's more of an installation phase."
As for what he's seen working with Fleury thus far, Macdonald said, "He's very detail oriented. I love how we coach the whole offense, much like Klint did, but it's got to all be connected. All the details matter, the fundamentals matter, the drills matter on how we build out our offense. He's very aware of that, it matters to him, he's very detailed. He's doing a great job with the staff, so I'm excited. But it's going to be a journey with all three phases. We're right where we should be right now in minicamp, and then we'll just take it day by day and keep moving forward."
- Macdonald is "excited as heck" to see what Rashid Shaheed can do in his first full season with the Seahawks.
After arriving in a midseason trade, Rashid Shaheed made several big plays that helped the Seahawks become champions, including three return touchdowns, one of which opened Seattle's postseason run. But because he joined midway through the year, Shaheed wasn't fully emersed in Seattle's offense. After re-signing with Seattle this offseason and with a full offseason with the team, he and the Seahawks are expecting more from the speedy receiver when it comes to his role in the offense.
"It's been great," Macdonald said of Shaheed's offseason. "He deserves a lot of credit. He's been here the whole time, he's had a great attitude, set a lot of personal records in our offseason training program. The timing of our plays looks like it should, given the amount of reps that are invested into it. I'm excited as heck to see where it goes."
- Running backs Jadarian Price and Emanuel Wilson are both off to good starts.
With Kenneth Walker III leaving in free agency and with Zach Charbonnet recovering from a knee injury, the Seahawks will look a lot different at running back in 2026, especially until Charbonnet is back (more on that below). Among those competing for roles in the offense, along with returning players George Holani and Kenny McIntosh, are a pair of newcomers, first-round pick Jadarian Price and free-agent addition Emanuel Wilson, and Macdonald has been encouraged by what he has seen from both of them.
"Both are going to be really good players in their own right," Macdonald said. "They're putting themselves in great positions going into the offseason. They're obviously in different parts of their careers, but I'm excited about both guys. Take it day by day, keep chopping away and doing a good job."
- Updates on Tory Horton, Zach Charbonnet and others.
Second-year receiver Tory Horton, whose promising rookie campaign was cut short by a shin injury, has been present at offseason workouts, though not been on the field. But while he is not yet ready to take part in on-field work, he remains on track to be back for training camp.
"It's still all positive with Tory," Macdonald said. "He's not going to do anything today or tomorrow, but we should be looking at early on in camp if not the beginning of camp. If we stay on schedule and everything goes well, we'll be praying that he can be out there. You've got to be smart on how he comes back and all of that, but he should be active, it could be anywhere from Day 1 or maybe it's a couple of days, we'll see."
Running back Zach Charbonnet, who had surgery in February to repair a torn ACL, was doing some rehab work on the field prior to Wednesday's practice, and while Macdonald hasn't provided a timeline for a return, he remains encouraged by what they have seen from Charbonnet so far.
"He's doing a great job," Macdonald said. "I know he has high expectations for himself, and we're looking forward to seeing where it ends up."
As for Kenny McIntosh, who has also been out during offseason workouts after missing last season with a knee injury, Macdonald said, "Kenny's good, we'll see come training camp time how we handle it, but he's coming along."
Macdonald didn't give specifics on other players who were not practicing this week, including tight ends Eric Saubert and Elijah Arroyo and rookie defensive tackle Deven Eastern, but indicated all should be ready for camp.
"They're just working through some stuff, but it's positive for training camp," he said. "We're just taking care of them right now."
The Seahawks practiced on the first day of minicamp on Tuesday, June 9 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Julian Neal (1) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (17) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (17) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (27) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (56) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ja'Markis Weston (46) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (87) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (84) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashad Rochelle (35) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Bobby Hart (68) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Nick Kallerup (89) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) and guard Grey Zabel (76) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (17) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) and punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Chris Paul Jr. (49) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58), defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Chazz Surratt (44) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Maxen Hook (43) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (27) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) and kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5), punter Michael Dickson (4) and long snapper Chris Stoll (41) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Amari Kight (79) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury practiced on one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Michael Dansby (37), cornerback Andre Fuller (35) and cornerback Julian Neal (1) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
