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Wednesday Round-Up: Two Seahawks Make ESPN's Preseason All-Pro Team

Two Seahawks players made ESPN's preseason All-Pro team leading up to the regular season kickoff.

Good morning, 12s. 

Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Wednesday, September 6 — about your Seattle Seahawks: 

Two Seahawks Make ESPN's Preseason All-Pro Team 

Although NFL teams are still making changes to their rosters, All-Pro players aren't going anywhere. Leading up to kickoff of the 2017 season, ESPN NFL insider Field Yates released his All-Pro team for the upcoming year.

On top of picking an All-Pro for each position, Yates nominated a darkhorse — somebody who has the talent to crack the actual team.

Yates listed two Seahawks players as All-Pro's on his full list in linebacker Bobby Wagner and safety Earl Thomas. 

Wagner was paired alongside Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly across the middle:

Incredibly cerebral but physical, Wagner and Kuechly are -- in my mind -- the unquestioned top pair of inside linebackers in the NFL.

Thomas controls the back of Yates' secondary alongside Minnesota safety Harrison Smith: 

*Thomas resembles a human vacuum in the passing game and makes a huge impact in the running game. And he's reliable, game after game. *

You can skim through Yates' entire All-Pro team here. 

Tweet Of The Day 

Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from Thomas, who is still gathering donations as he and Denver running back Jamaal Charles continue their efforts to rebuild Texas after Hurricane Harvey: 

More From Around The Web 

Seahawks Legend Walter Jones is honoring his close friend Cortez Kennedy in a unique way today.  

The Seahawks' four captains were announced yesterday.

Here are four takeaways from Pete Carroll's press conference with the media earlier this week. 

The best news for the Seahawks this year is that Russell Wilson is fully healthy, writes Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. 

Finally, John Clayton of 710 ESPN Seattle wrote about the huge impact Sheldon Richardson will have on Seattle's defensive line. 

The Seahawks paid tribute to Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy on Tuesday night at CenturyLink Field, turning the stadium dark and illuminating his No. 96 jersey on the day of his passing.

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