Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Tuesday, February 28 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Wright Talks 2017 Offseason
This offseason, K.J. Wright has taken steps to plan for life after football, with the 27-year-old Seahawks linebacker having recently participated in the NFL Players Association's Externship program.
In an interview with 710 ESPN Seattle’s Gee Scott last week, Wright recapped what he learned from his stay in Washington, D.C., where the NFLPA is headquartered, about areas that he could potentially pursue after his professional football career is over.
"I'm just trying to dip and dab into new things, see what I like," Wright said. "So when the time comes I'll have a good, solid plan."
Wright said he spent a week in the nation's capital working in player development, specifically with ‘The Trust,’ an NFLPA-powered organization catered to the well-being of retired players.
"Pretty much they have this program for when guys retire you call up NFLPA and they just have everything for you," Wright explained. "They have things with education, they have things with finances, things with just different lifestyles that you want to get involved in, so it's pretty cool. So I worked with them and their program and just gave them my insight on how they could make it better. It was pretty good."
Wright said he thinks the League is continually improving the resources it makes available for athletes transitioning to post-NFL life.
"I believe so," he said. "They're out there working every day for us to make sure while we're playing life is good, and when we're done life is good. I believe it's up to the players as well to invest in themselves to make sure that, 'OK, I know that this [NFL] lifespan for me is short, so let me get the most out of this so when I do get done I have something,' versus just sticking to just football, not practicing other skills that you have, such as networking, such as learning about different aspects of life besides football.
"You've got to invest in yourself so that when the time does come, you're ready to go."
Wright mentioned he also found time to tour the city while in town, taking advantage of all the history Washington, D.C. has to offer.
"I love it, man," Wright said. "I'm a big history nerd myself, so that place is perfect for me. I just learned a lot."
Wright said he has a couple more trips planned this offseason and will resume a more rigorous approach to regular-season training come mid-March, but perhaps the biggest date on his offseason NFL calendar is set for May 27, when he and his fiancé Natalie will tie the knot.
"Every time somebody brings it up my stomach does get a little tight, get that little funny feeling in my stomach. I'm saying literally every time," Wright said of his wedding day. "But yeah, kind of nervous. Excited.
"Don't want to write this check," he added with a laugh. "But it's going to be a great day."
Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social Post of the Day" comes from Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner, who has few books on his offseason reading list.
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Washington wide receiver John Ross runs with the ball against Portland State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seattle. Washington won 41-3. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington defensive lineman Elijah Qualls (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington defensive back Kevin King (20) before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington defensive back Sidney Jones (26) reacts as he walks off the field in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington tight end Darrell Daniels attempts to evade Portland State safety Tyler Foreman after catching a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seattle. Washington won 41-3. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington defensive back Budda Baker (32) before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington's Joe Mathis reacts to a play against Rutgers in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington State wide receiver Gabe Marks reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington State's Shalom Luani runs against California after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Berkeley, Calif. California won the game 34-28. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs off the field while playing Montana in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington, 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Eastern Washington wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau warms up before the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Idaho place kicker Austin Rehkow (5) punts the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California offensive tackle Zach Banner (73) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Southern California defeated Arizona 48-14. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Daeshon Hall (10) gestures to the crowd during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Prairie View A&M Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Michael Rector (3) prior to a NCAA football game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Stanford, Calif. on Saturday, Oct 22, 2016. Colorado beat Stanford 10-5. (Spencer Allen/IOS via AP Images)
