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Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Seahawks bringing back CB Shaquill Griffin

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Cornerback Shaquill Griffin is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, where he started his NFL career and had his lone Pro Bowl season, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Griffin, a Pro Bowl pick in 2019, is signing a one-year, $3 million contract that can increase in value up to $4 million, per the reports.

The 29-year-old played in all 17 regular-season games last season for the Minnesota Vikings, making three starts and recording 41 tackles with two interceptions and six passes defended.

The Seahawks selected Griffin in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Central Florida.

Griffin has 407 career tackles with 13 tackles for loss, one sack, nine interceptions and one forced fumble in 106 games (82 starts) for the Seahawks (2017-20), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-23), Houston Texans (2023), Carolina Panthers (2023) and Vikings (2024).

He played in 57 games (53 starts) in four seasons with the Seahawks before signing as a free agent with the Jaguars on a three-year, $40 million contract. He played in only 19 games in two seasons with Jacksonville, as a back injury sidelined him for the last 11 games of the 2022 season, and he was released in March 2023.

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Dec 8, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Report: Seahawks extend P Michael Dickson through ’29

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All-Pro punter Michael Dickson has agreed to a four-year, $16.2 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

Dickson, 29, who was entering the final season of a four-year, $14.5 million extension signed in 2021, once again becomes the NFL’s highest-paid punter.

The new deal runs through 2029 for the Australia-born Dickson, who has played in all 116 regular-season games for Seattle since making his NFL debut with Pro Bowl and All-Pro first-team nods in 2018.

Dickson averaged 49.4 yards per punt in 2024 to finish in the league’s top seven for the fifth time in seven seasons. His career average of 48.2 yards ranks third all-time, and he has had only one of 504 career punts blocked.

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Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) warms up before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Seahawks bring back veteran DT Johnathan Hankins

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The Seattle Seahawks re-signed veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

Hankins, 33, played in all 17 games with eight starts and made 30 tackles, one sack, five tackles for loss and one interception in his first season in Seattle in 2024.

“Being here last year, the success we had, the group we had defensively, and now we have D-Law (DeMarcus Lawrence) here, and some more key guys — we drafted a D-tackle — I just feel comfortable here,” Hankins said. “I like it here. Everything made sense. To be able to still be playing in Year 13, and obviously the organization wanted me back, so it just made sense.”

In addition to adding four-time Pro Bowler Lawrence, the Seahawks’ defensive linemen include Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed and Byron Murphy II.

“This guy is a heck of a player,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said recently of Hankins. “We’re excited to get him back. I wouldn’t say it’s a major void because we have guys that can play in the A gap, but, yeah, when you watch tape last year, he played some pretty dang good football for us. Excited to get him back.”

Hankins has 433 career tackles with 18.5 sacks, 44 tackles for loss, 52 quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception in 169 games (142 starts) for the New York Giants (2013-16), Indianapolis Colts (2017), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2018-22), Dallas Cowboys (2022-23) and Seahawks.

The Giants selected Hankins in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.

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Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Reports: Seahawks re-sign QB Drew Lock

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Drew Lock is returning for a second tour of duty as a backup quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

Lock, 28, is expected to sign a two-year, $5 million deal, per ESPN, after playing the 2024 season with the New York Giants.

Lock appeared in eight games with New York, posting a 1-4 record in five starts with 1,071 yards, six touchdown passes and five interceptions. He also rushed for two scores.

In five seasons with the Denver Broncos (2019-21), Seahawks (2022-23) and Giants, Lock is 10-18 as a starter, completing 59.6 percent of his passes for 6,354 yards with 34 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. He also has seven rushing scores.

Lock was a second-round pick of the Broncos in 2019 and came to Seattle in the 2022 trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver.

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Dec 8, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Reports: Seahawks OLB Uchenna Nwosu reworks contract

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Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has agreed to a reworked contract that will create space under the salary cap, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Nwosu, 28, was slated to earn $26.5 million in the final two years of his contract, ESPN reported. Instead, he will make $19.51 million — $8 million in 2025 while counting $11.85 million against the salary cap for a team savings of about $9.4 million.

He can make up to $5 million more in incentives and escalators tied to sacks, playing time and Seattle qualifying for the playoffs, ESPN reported.

The Seahawks have been spenders in free agency with the additions of quarterback Sam Darnold (three years for a reported $100-plus million), defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (three years for a reported $42 million) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (three years for a reported $45 million), among others.

Playing time has been an issue in recent seasons for Nwosu, who sustained a season-ending pectoral muscle tear in October 2023 and dealt with a sprained MCL and severe quad strain in 2024.

Nwosu played in only six games each of the past two seasons after starting all 17 regular-season games in 2022. He made two starts in 2024 and made 14 tackles with one sack.

Nwosu had 228 career tackles with 27.5 sacks, 38 tackles for loss, 82 quarterback hits, one interception, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 91 regular-season games (50 starts) for the Los Angeles Chargers (2018-21) and Seahawks.

The Chargers selected Nwosu in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Southern California.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs for a touchdown ahead of New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Nov. 10, 2024.

Cardinals look to continue pre-bye-week, high-flying ways at Seahawks

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When a team is going bad, a bye week is a welcome respite.

But what about when a team is going good?

The Arizona Cardinals (6-4), who have a one-game lead over the three other teams in the NFC West, had last week off in preparation for Sunday’s divisional showdown at Seattle (5-5).

“When you’re in a rhythm, you’re playing good football as a team, you don’t want to stop,” Cardinals tight end Trey McBride said. “We’ve won three or four in a row now and it’s fun. You want to keep this thing going, you don’t want to take this break.”

For the record, the Cardinals have won four consecutive games, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 17-15, Chicago Bears 29-9 and New York Jets 31-6 at home, and the Miami Dolphins 28-27 on the road.

One of the keys for the Cardinals has been a healthy Kyler Murray. He completed 22 of 24 passes for 266 yards two weeks ago against the Jets and also rushed for two scores.

“He’s got that look in his eye, and when he’s in that mode, he’s unstoppable,” said McBride, who has a team-high 49 receptions. “He’s playing at a really high level right now. I’m excited for him and I’m excited to continue to grow with him.”

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon called Sunday’s game a “big-time test on the road.”

“Seattle is always loud and the weather is kind of gray,” Gannon said.

The Seahawks are coming off a 20-17 victory against host San Francisco last week as quarterback Geno Smith scrambled for a 13-yard touchdown with 12 seconds remaining. Seattle snapped a two-game skid and won for just the second time in seven games.

“These are the most important games of your season,” Smith said. “I think the way that we came out and we fought, collectively as a unit and as a team, it just spoke to our urgency. I thought the way that we practiced all week, I knew we were going to come out and play well and get the monkey off my back.”

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said his team is treating Arizona’s visit “like a home playoff game for us.”

“Look, we’ve earned the opportunity to be fighting for the lead in the division going into the home stretch,” Macdonald said. “So, that’s the way we’re treating it. It’s very much like a playoff mindset for us at this point. Can’t afford to drop games. You want to have the right to play for these really important games in December and January. You’ve got to be able to execute and put yourself in that situation.”

The Cardinals had just one player miss practice time this week, safety Jalen Thompson (ankle). Veteran right tackle Jonah Williams (knee) was activated off injured reserve after being out since the season opener. The Seahawks were without tight ends Noah Fant (groin) and Brady Russell (foot), wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (back), defensive end Leonard Williams (foot) and cornerback Dee Wiliams (ankle) at practice.

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Oct 20, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) makes a catch over Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf (knee) returns to practice

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, who hadn’t practiced since spraining his right knee in an Oct. 20 game against the Atlanta Falcons, was a full participant on Wednesday.

Metcalf hopes to return to action when Seattle (4-5) visits the San Francisco 49ers (5-4) on Sunday. He sustained a Grade 1 MCL sprain in the Seahawks’ 34-14 road victory against the Falcons. Seattle then lost home games to the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams before a bye in Week 10.

Metcalf has 35 receptions on 61 targets for 568 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (six starts) this season.

Seattle selected him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Metcalf has 407 receptions for 5,900 yards and 46 touchdowns in 89 regular-season games (87 starts). He also has 26 receptions for 451 yards and five TDs in four playoff games, all starts.

The Seahawks activated right tackle Abraham Lucas off the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, at the end of his 21-day practice window. If Lucas had not been activated, he would have stayed on the PUP list for the remainder of the season.

Lucas, 26, was a third-round pick of the Seahawks in 2022. He started all 22 games he played in 2022 and 2023 but was limited to six games last season because of a knee injury that required surgery, putting him on the PUP list.

To make room for Lucas on the 53-man roster, Seattle placed offensive tackle George Fant on injured reserve that will require he miss at least four games. Fant, 32, played two games, both starts, this season before leaving each contest with a knee injury.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said he was uncertain if Fant would be able to play again this season.

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) finishes a drill during the third day of an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 26, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.

Report: Jaguars trade DT Roy Robertson-Harris to Seahawks

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The Seattle Seahawks obtained veteran defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, NFL Network and ESPN reported.

Robertson-Harris, 31, has started two of six games for the Jaguars (1-5) and has seven tackles, two sacks and four quarterback hits in playing 50 percent (210) of the defensive snaps.

He had started 47 of 48 games in the previous three seasons in Jacksonville. He signed a three-year contract extension in 2023 worth a reported $30 million that carries through the 2026 season, but the last two years of salary are not guaranteed.

The Chicago Bears signed Robertson-Harris as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has 198 career tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 19 sacks, 66 QB hits, 13 passes defended and one fumble recovery in 106 games (62 starts).

The Seahawks (3-3) rank 27th through Sunday in rushing yards allowed per game (144.7).

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Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes the ball while defended by New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Seahawks seek to end slide vs. NFC West rival 49ers

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A week and a half ago, the Seattle Seahawks were sitting pretty with a 3-0 record and a two-game lead in the NFC West.

That could all be undone by the time Thursday night’s game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers is over.

The Seahawks (3-2) have lost two straight, including a 29-20 decision Sunday against the visiting New York Giants. A defeat Thursday would drop them into a first-place tie with the 49ers (2-3).

“We’ve got a quick turnaround. Tough opponent Thursday night. Divisional opponent. It means everything to us,” said Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, who leads the NFL in completions (143), pass attempts (199) and passing yards (1,466). “This is a big game. It’s about as big of a game we’ve had this season. We better be ready.”

Seattle nearly rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final 2:09 against the Giants, but Jason Myers’ potential tying 47-yard field-goal attempt with about one minute left was blocked and returned for a touchdown.

“Seems like when the game’s on the line, we find ways to get things done,” Smith said. “But that’s got to be our mentality throughout the entire game. We can’t wait until the end of the game to try and save it.”

The Seahawks will look to establish the running game after Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet combined for just seven carries against the Giants. Seattle has thrown on a league-high 67.4 percent of its plays.

“We all know we need to run the ball more,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “Everybody knows that, our opponents know that. Our players in our locker room know that, (offensive coordinator Ryan) Grubb knows that, our coaches do, I do. We have to create more situations where we can run it as well.”

The 49ers, who won 11 of 12 games the past two seasons against NFC West foes while capturing back-to-back division titles, have blown 10-point, fourth-quarter leads against both the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals this year.

The latter came at home Sunday, as the Cardinals rallied for a 24-23 victory.

“We don’t have time to sit here and have a pity party,” All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams said. “We’ve got another really good football team, another division opponent. Short week, so got to go.”

Without running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendinitis), the 49ers have struggled offensively, especially when approaching the opponents’ goal line. They rank 29th in the NFL with touchdowns on 40.9 percent of red-zone drives, after leading the league last season at about 68 percent. McCaffrey, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, had 18 red-zone TDs last season.

“It’s early in the season and we’re still trying to find our true identity as a team and we’re getting there,” 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy said. “It’s a couple plays away and a couple drives away from gelling and gluing together. But I’m confident that we’ll find it. We’ve just got to get into a rhythm and play complementary team football.”

The 49ers had several kickers in for tryouts this week after Jake Moody suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday, and they signed Matthew Wright. Wide receiver Chris Conley (oblique), defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (knee), linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), cornerback Charvarius Ward (knee) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) also missed practice time. Hufanga, who has torn wrist ligaments, will be out at least a month, coach Kyle Shanahan said.

The Seahawks’ practice was a walkthrough, so the injury report was an estimate. Not participating were defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (hamstring), linebackers Uchenna Nwosu (thigh) and Derick Hall (foot) and cornerback Riq Woolen (ankle). The team said Nwosu will not play on Thursday, while NFL Network reported that he is going on injured reserve.

Seattle has lost five straight to the 49ers, including a playoff game. That’s the Seahawks’ longest skid in the series.

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Sep 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Lions tired of losing to Seahawks, their opponent on Monday night

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The Detroit Lions haven’t moved to the NFC West. Their early-season schedule just makes it seem that way.

Detroit (2-1) edged the Los Angeles Rams in overtime in its opener. The Lions topped Arizona 20-13 in their first road test last weekend.

They’ll now host undefeated Seattle on Monday night.

Lions coach Dan Campbell knows full well how much of a challenge the Seahawks (3-0) present, even with a new coaching staff led by Mike Macdonald. Seattle has won the last six meetings, with Detroit’s last victory over the Seahawks coming in 2012.

“I would be lying though if I told you that I don’t know that we’ve lost to them three years in a row,” said Campbell, Detroit’s head coach since the 2021 season. “I do know that. So, you get tired of that. You get tired of that after one loss, much less three.”

Detroit didn’t score in the second half against the Cardinals, but its defense was stout and the offense was well-balanced. Quarterback Jared Goff completed 18 of 23 passes for 199 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Running backs David Montgomery (one TD) and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for 188 yards.

Campbell anticipates that his offense will need to be more dynamic to head into a bye week on a winning note.

“We have to be very efficient, first and second down, and then, honestly, I think we have to win the explosive battle,” he said. “We have to get some explosives on offense, and we have to shut theirs down.”

Goff threw for 323 yards and three touchdowns last season against Seattle, but the Seahawks pulled out a 37-31 overtime win. However, Goff sees a lot of changes on film between last year’s Seahawks defense and this year’s group.

“It’s a completely different scheme,” he said. “I’m sure there’s a couple players that are still there, but as far as what you’re looking at schematically, it’s entirely different.”

Seattle quarterback Geno Smith passed for 328 yards and two touchdowns against the Lions last season.

Smith connected with DK Metcalf on a 71-yard scoring pass in last week’s 24-3 home victory over Miami. Zach Charbonnet, filling in for injured Kenneth Walker, rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries.

Metcalf has produced two consecutive 100-yard games. He worked during the offseason on snagging more passes in traffic.

“That definitely was a focus for me this offseason,” he said. “Contested catches or 50/50 balls going up and attacking the ball, instead of trying to let it come down to me and catch it over my shoulder.”

One way the Lions can neutralize Seattle’s passing offense is to get pressure on Smith. Detroit’s top defensive player, Aidan Hutchinson, has already recorded 6.5 sacks.

“We’ve got to find 97. He’s off to a great start,” Smith said of Hutchinson. “Obviously, he’s a high draft pick and he’s a guy who they’re going to rely on. So if we can stalemate him, keep him from making big plays and getting in the backfield, getting (tackles for losses) and sacks, then we’ll make it hard on their defense.”

Detroit will be without starting center Frank Ragnow, who has a partially torn pectoral muscle. Tight end Sam LaPorta missed Thursday’s practice due to an ankle injury. Linebacker Alex Anzalone, who missed Sunday’s game due to a concussion, fully participated in practice.

Walker (oblique) was limited in Seattle’s practice on Thursday. Defensive starters Leonard Williams (ribs) and linebackers Uchenna Nwosu (knee) and Jerome Baker (hamstring) sat out.

–Field Level Media