Julian Love: "Everyone In The Defensive Backfield Is Versatile"

Seahawks safety Julian Love spoke at the training camp practice on July 26, reflecting on Head Coach Mike Macdonald's evolving defensive system and the team's strong sense of continuity heading into year three. Love highlighted the defensive backfield's versatility, the team's selfless culture, and the excitement surrounding key returning players and incoming rookies. With roughly 70% of the roster back, Love emphasized that leadership is deliberately reshaping the team's identity to embrace every new member rather than simply coasting on last year's momentum.

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba spoke about the renewed energy and excitement within the Seahawks organization as defending champions, emphasizing that the team is embracing a fresh start rather than resting on last season's Super Bowl victory. He discussed personal growth goals, year two with QB Sam Darnold, new OC Brian Fleury's offensive philosophy, and the impact of key additions like WR Cooper Kupp and LB DeMarcus Lawrence. Off the field, Smith-Njigba reflected on his contract extension and an inspiring offseason trip to Spain where he met Real Madrid players including Vinícius Jr.

Head Coach Mike Macdonald held his first-day-of-training-camp press conference on July 25, 2026, addressing key injury updates, contract situations, and the team's fresh identity heading into the new season. Macdonald emphasized non-negotiable standards and praised the energy from players and staff, while also welcoming a new ownership era for the Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams met with media following Thursday's minicamp practice to discuss the excitement around the team's Super Bowl ring ceremony, the importance of the team's culture, how the defense can be even better than last season and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas spoke to media about the team receiving their Super Bowl rings, the team's 'run it forward' mentality, how his leadership has evolved over the four years he has been in the league and more after practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks guard Grey Zabel met with media to discuss heading into year two in the NFL, the continuity in the offensive line room, getting a Super Bowl ring after his first season and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media after practice on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the team's minicamp practices, the progress the offense has made throughout the offseason, the status of injured players and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori spoke to media about growing his game heading into year two, continuing to learn from veterans on the team, winning the Super Bowl in his rookie season and more after Minicamp practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba met with media following practice on Tuesday afternoon to discuss building off of last year's Super Bowl-winning season, where the team is at as they are closing out on the offseason program, heading into his second season playing with Sam Darnold and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV met with media following Tuesday's practice to discuss how the defense is continuing to take the next step forward, the team's mindset heading into the season after winning the Super Bowl, how Nick Emmanwori can improve off of last season and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner met with media to discuss recovering from an injury, making an offseason trip to Australia, expecting to take the next step heading into year three and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills spoke to media about having a healthy offseason heading into his second year in the NFL, what he learned about his self while recovering from his injury, getting ready to make an impact in year two and more at the Virgina Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with media following the final practice of OTAs to discuss learning offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's offense, how they are looking to improve on last year's Super Bowl-winning season, what makes the Seahawks organization special and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks safety Julian Love met with media following Wednesday's OTA practice to discuss the defense's progress in getting the defense installed, the growth of second-year player Nick Emmanwori, Derick Hall's extension and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold spoke to media about how his offseason has been going, continuing to learn offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's offense, developing chemistry with the skill position group and more following practice on Wednesday afternoon.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall met with media after practice on Wednesday to discuss his contract extension, how much the Seahawks organization means to him, his ability to play with physicality and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks tackle Charles Cross spoke to media about how he spent his offseason, what he is looking to improve on heading into 2026, the continuity within the offensive line room and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks nose tackle Byron Murphy II met with media following the first OTA to discuss his eventful offseason, how he can improve off of a strong second season, the team's mentality of getting better each day and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to discuss the first day of OTAs, the player's mentality heading into a new season, the status of injured players and more following practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following Saturday's rookie minicamp practice to discuss how the two-day minicamp went, his early impressions of the rookie class, the overall team's progress during the offseason workout program and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks cornerback Michael Dansby met with media after the first practice of rookie minicamp and talked about his early impressions of the defense, building a bond with his fellow rookie teammates and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks nose tackle Deven Eastern spoke to media about what makes the Seahawks culture special, getting to work with Seattle's defensive line, what he is trying to accomplish during this period and more following day one of rookie minicamp.

Seahawks cornerback Andre Fuller met with media to discuss what position he is expecting to play, how much it meant to him to complete his first practice, getting a chance to play with current Seahawk and former teammate Maxen Hook and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. spoke to media about his first impressions of Seattle, the similarities between the offense he played in college and the Seahawks' offense, what it means to him to complete his first NFL practice and more after day one of rookie minicamp.

Seahawks safety Bud Clark met with media on day one of rookie minicamp to discuss the feeling of putting on a Seahawks uniform for the first time, building connections with his teammates, his early impressions of the defense and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.