The primary day of Seattle Seahawks coaching camp for the 2024 season is within the books. Followers poured into Virginia Mason Athletic Heart in Renton to see their favourite staff in motion, and witness the beginning of a brand new period of Seahawks soccer. That is the primary camp underneath new head coach Mike Macdonald and his workers, and there have been loads of new faces on the roster, whether or not by the draft, free company, or (within the case of Sam Howell) commerce.
Right here’s a recap of Wednesday’s observe.
Information
Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson are again
After lacking all of spring camp whereas recovering from their respective accidents, linebackers Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson handed their physicals on Tuesday to activate themselves off the Bodily Unable to Carry out (PUP) listing. The free agent signings are anticipated to be Seattle’s beginning pair following the departures of Jordyn Brooks and Bobby Wagner.
Largest story for #Seahawks as we speak: Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson each participated in full observe and seemed easy shifting on the sphere.
Now, as for arms catching the soccer… pic.twitter.com/MsqIBRCt9w
— Corbin Ok. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) July 25, 2024
Nonetheless no Abe Lucas
You’ve had the excellent news. Now time for the dangerous information. Proper deal with Abe Lucas stays on PUP and there’s no clear timetable for his return to the sphere. Lucas missed most of final season with a knee concern, which he tried rectifying a midseason process and an offseason surgical procedure.
“We’re making an attempt to get there was quick as we are able to,” Coach Mike Macdonald mentioned. “I feel it’d be truthful to say that we had been hoping to go somewhat quicker up up to now. We’re within the means of bringing him again and we’ve a plan for him, however can’t inform you proper now when precisely he’ll be again. As these issues begin to grow to be clearer, we’ll let for certain. We’re not making an attempt to drag a quick one on you.”
Updates on Cam Younger and Jerrick Reed II
Each second-year gamers are on the PUP listing. Coach Macdonald indicated that Younger is extra prone to return first than Reed, who tore his ACL final December.
“These guys are on somewhat bit of various timetables, however Cam Younger is right here, he’s working onerous. I’d say he’s per week or so out, with out placing myself married to a sure date, however he seems good. Once more, all these guys have particular person plans that we’re adhering to, so we’re assured that he’ll be again ahead of later. J-Reed (Jerrick Reed II) seems nice. The man’s working his absolute tail off. We’ll see, that’ll be somewhat bit later than camp.”
D.J. James and Nehemiah Pritchett come off Non-Soccer Harm listing
The 2 Auburn rookie cornerbacks had been cleared for observe after hopping off the NFI listing on Wednesday. They handed their physicals and can be part of a extremely aggressive cornerback group, headlined by Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen.
Seahawks shuffle roster some extra
The Seahawks let go of free agent signing Tremayne Anchrum Jr. to make method for fellow offensive lineman Ilm Manning. One other transfer might be made quickly, because it’s reported that the Seahawks may even signal large receiver Ty Scott.
Notes
McClendon Curtis will get proper deal with reps
Curtis figured to be within the working for a roster spot at guard, however he’s getting work alongside George Fant at proper deal with within the absence of Lucas.
McClendon Curtis, the first-team RG within the spring, labored in at RT with the starters behind George Fant as we speak. Macdonald mentioned he’ll seemingly play extra RT than RG for now “primarily based on what is going on on with the roster.”
Looks as if an indication they suppose it’s going to be some time earlier than Lucas is again
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) July 24, 2024
Dee Williams again on protection?
The previous Tennessee return specialist was a nook earlier than transitioning to large receiver, and it seems as if he was on defensive duties to start camp.
One sorta attention-grabbing factor – UDFA Dee Williams, listed as a receiver, has a protection jersey on and is working with cornerbacks.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 24, 2024
No telephones throughout observe!
They had been critical about that new coverage.
Announcement to followers arriving for brand new coach Mike Macdonald’s 1st observe of #Seahawks coaching camp in Renton: No use of telephones throughout observe. No footage. No movies. Their telephones should stay of their pockets. “We wish you to be within the second,” followers are instructed. pic.twitter.com/YttXszQjpF
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) July 24, 2024
Highlights
We actually can’t present you a lot given the tightened restrictions on correct scrimmages, however you’re not leaving emptyhanded!
DK Metcalf performs catch
Bobomania!
Hey, it’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba!
Rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight
Discipline Gulls’ personal Gavin Feek at coaching camp
The Seahawks have a Thursday observe scheduled however solely media might be obtainable that day. Followers will return on Friday and Saturday earlier than the gamers have a Sunday break.
