Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, September 21 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle's Roster Depth Has Stepped Up Early This Season
In 2022, seventh-round selection wide receiver Dareke Young rose up the depth chart due to his special teams tenacity. Now, with Young amongst several Seahawks to hit the injured reserve, Seattle's depth continues to show up at all three phases of the game.
One storyline surrounding the Seahawks leading up to the season were the various players dealing with injury. The expedited return of rookie wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) and Jordyn Brooks (ACL) from surgery to be available for Seattle's season opener was a bright spot in a season-opening loss. The meticulous process of building and trimming a roster to 53 players ready for the season differs across the 32 teams league-wide. But Seattle's preparation and finding the right combination of players possessing the "Grit" required to play for Coach Pete Carroll led to better fortunes in Week 2's 37-31 road win over the Detroit Lions.
In Week 1, cornerback Tre Brown returned to the field following injuries quelled his first two seasons with Seattle, but he was replaced in the starting lineup in Week 2 by rookie Devon Witherspoon. But when right cornerback Riq Woolen went down in the second quarter (chest), Brown's number was called. The Oklahoma alum recorded Seattle's first sack and his first-career interception on consecutive plays to help secure the victory.
Fourth-year running back DeeJay Dallas hasn't ran the ball much, with just three carries on the season. But the Miami alum has showcased his versatility and value in other ways, including blocking for quarterback Geno Smith - and special teams, where he is handling punt return and kick return duties. Currently, Dallas ranks No.3 after two weeks in kick return yards (101) and third in return average (25.3).
Coach Carroll wasn’t the only one praising tackles Stone Forsythe and Jake Curhan for stepping up in-place of injured starters Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas. Local and National media took note of the duo who allowed just one sack on the road, as Seattle captured the upset in overtime. Wideout Jake Bobo emerged at gunner and caught his first-career pass on Sunday in Young's absence, adding another tally to the emerging depth on Seattle's roster. With so much more of the season to go, Seattle will hope that the entire roster is ready for the call whenever it comes.
Social Post Of The Day
After four nominations without a win in 2022, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith earns the FedEx Air Player of the Week.
More from Around The Web
Here at Seahawks.com, details on Bobby Wagner’s new partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, FAST54, which promotes stroke education and awareness, a personal cause for the veteran linebacker.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times: What to know about the Seahawks’ Week 3 opponent, the Carolina Panthers.
Greg Bell of The News Tribune: Deciphering a lengthy Seahawks injury list heading into Panthers game, and new tight end.
Stacy Rost of Seattle Sports 710AM: Rost: 2 Seahawks who can have a big game in Week 3.
The Associated Press: Carroll and Belichick, NFL’s coaches over 70, are still competing.
Brandon Gustafson of Seattle Sports 710AM: Huard: ‘So curious’ to see where Seahawks play Jamal Adams.
Adam Schultz of Sports Illustrated: Seahawks 'Know Who (They) Are' After Lions Win, Says Geno Smith.
The Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Sept. 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (97) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (33) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson (84) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (88) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (88) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (33) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (33) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on September 20, 2023.
