Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

Unable to maintain a 10-point lead due to poor decisions made by Geno Smith in the red zone, the Seahawks suffered a deflating 26-20 overtime loss to the Rams on Sunday, dropping them into fourth place in the NFC West.

Despite optimism earlier in the week, the Seahawks will have to weather the storm against the Rams without DK Metcalf for a second straight game, while Geno Smith will also be without another key weapon in the passing game.

With the NFC West race basically starting from scratch in Week 9, the Seahawks and Rams will be looking to get a leg up on their division rival when the two teams battle at Lumen Field on Sunday. Who holds the edge?

Though it may only be Week 9, with four teams within half a game of each other in the NFC West, the Seahawks and Rams will enter Sunday's matchup at Lumen Field facing plenty of desperation with both teams seeking wins against NFC foes.

In this week’s NFC Squad, the crew discusses Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary vs. the Chicago Bears, whether or not the NFC North is a three team race between the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings, what’s going on with the Dallas Cowboys, and some bold predictions for Week 9 around the NFC.

Failing to live up to expectations as an offense through eight weeks amid a 4-4 start, the Seahawks' inability to generate a consistent run game has been the biggest reason behind the team underperforming.

Coming off of a brutal 21-point loss to the Bills, the Seahawks sit in a three-way tie atop the NFC West with nine games left to play. Should they be viewed as a viable contender given their inconsistent play?

Unable to compensate for two missed golden opportunities in the red zone in the first half, the Seahawks unraveled at the seams in the final two quarters as they suffered their worst defeat under coach Mike Macdonald in a 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Despite receiving a doubtful designation on Friday's injury report, the Seahawks aren't ruling DK Metcalf from playing against the Bills just yet. Does he have a real shot to play on Sunday?

Coming off a rousing 20-point win in Atlanta, the Seahawks will return home for another challenging test as they square off against Josh Allen and the 5-2 Bills looking to start a winning streak to stay atop the NFC West.

After a lengthy stay on the PUP list, Abraham Lucas finally returned to the practice field in limited fashion on Wednesday, opening his 21-day window for the Seahawks to eventually activate him to the 53-man roster.

Wheeling and dealing two weeks before the NFL trade deadline, the Seahawks remained aggressive trying to shore up deficiencies on defense by trading for Titans linebacker Ernest Jones. How much does the ex-Rams starter improve Seattle's defense?

In this episode of NFC Squad, the crew discusses their team’s Week 7 outcomes, the injury situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Todd Bowles decision to keep starters in the game, hip drop tackles and which NFC player should be in the NFL’s MVP conversation.

Back at full strength with Byron Murphy II returning healthy and further solidified by Roy Robertson-Harris' arrival, the Seahawks thumped the Falcons 34-14 in Atlanta on Sunday in large part due to the depth and flexibility of their defensive line. Did Mike Macdonald find the right recipe in the trenches?

Finally starting out fast out of the gate, the Seahawks built a 10-point halftime lead and didn't look back as they rebounded from a three-game losing streak in resounding fashion to upend the Atlanta Falcons for a commanding 34-14 win on the road.

With Stone Forsythe now dealing with a hand injury and potentially sidelined in Week 7, the Seahawks could be forced to dig even deeper into the depth chart for a replacement against the NFC South-leading Falcons, creating an unideal situation for Ryan Grubb and the coaching staff. Who should be asked to fill the void?

Looking to rebound from three straight losses after an extended break for self-scouting, the Seahawks will hit the road for a tough test against a talented Falcons squad at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. How do they stack up with the NFC South leaders?

In this episode of NFC Squad, the crew reacts to the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints blowout losses in Week 6, discuss Jerry Jones latest power trip, and analyze the state of the NFC going into Week 7, including the Vikings Lions matchup.

After playing with a club on an injured hand in last week's loss to the 49ers, the Seahawks will now be without veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins for at least four games. Could this be a major blow for Mike Macdonald's defense?

Producing both a three-game winning streak and three-game losing streak, the 2024 season has been a roller coaster so far for the Seahawks. How have they performed in all three phases through the first third of the season?

The trade deadline may still be 22 days away, but that didn't stop the Seahawks from starting the frenzy early on Monday as they dealt a future sixth-round pick to the Jaguars for defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris. What does the veteran bring to the table?

Unable to prevent explosive plays on defense and shooting themselves in the foot on offense, the Seahawks fell behind big early and a late rally proved too little, too late in a 36-24 loss to the 49ers at Lumen Field.

In the debut of Locked On NFC Squad, which NFC teams had standout performances in Week 5 and what challenges do they face in Week 6? Which NFC teams are on upset alert and which NFC team in the bottom of their division has the best chance to make the playoffs?

Looking to snap a two-game losing streak and a five-game skid against their NFC West rivals, the Seahawks will welcome a 49ers squad dealing with their own set of issues in a 2-3 start as they battle under the lights at Lumen Field on Thursday Night Football.

Taking another blow on defense thanks to the injury bug, the Seahawks will be down one of their top defensive playmakers with Riq Woolen officially sidelined due to an ankle sprain. How will they survive his absence against the talented 49ers?

Continuing to deal with a banged up defensive front, the Seahawks received not-so-ideal news on Uchenna Nwosu, as the veteran rusher will miss at least four games, if not more, with his latest injury suffered in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Even with a new scheme brought to the Pacific Northwest by coach Mike Macdonald, as evidenced allowing 175 rushing yards to the Giants in Sunday's 29-20 loss, slowing down run games remains a major problem for the Seahawks. What's the fix?

Thanks to missed tackles, fumbles, and a questionable offensive game plan, the Seahawks fell victim to the upset card as they dropped a 29-20 home contest to the Giants on Sunday, falling to 3-2 on the season.

With two games coming up in a five-day span, the Seahawks look to be trending in the right direction on the injury front with several players returning to practice this week, including Leonard Williams and Julian Love.

With both teams coming off tough losses in Week 4 and dealing with noteworthy injuries, the Seahawks and Giants will both look to right the ship and return to the win column when they duke it out at Lumen Field on Sunday. Who h

Gashed by the Lions' offense in all phases, the Seahawks dropped their first game of the 2024 season on Monday Night Football in a 42-29 loss. But could the game still be viewed as a positive step against one of the NFC's best teams?

Undone by injuries, coverage breakdowns, and shaky tackling, the Seahawks no longer stand among the NFL's undefeated after a humbling 42-29 loss to the Lions at Ford Field.

While the Seahawks have several marquee players set to sit out on Monday night, the Lions also will be without key starters on both sides of the ball, creating opportunities for Mike Macdonald's team to potentially capitalize.

In the worst possible scenario, the Seahawks ruled out three of their starting defensive linemen for Monday's crucial prime time game against the Lions, including Leonard Williams and Boye Mafe. Do they have enough depth to withstand such losses?

With three days until kickoff at Ford Field, the Seahawks find themselves in a bit of a pickle along the defensive line with four starters sidelined by injury heading towards Monday's crucial prime time matchup.

Amid a career renaissance with the Seahawks, two of Geno Smith's best games as starting quarterback have come at Ford Field in upset wins over the Lions. Can the veteran signal caller do it again on Monday Night Football?

Coming off victories in Week 3, the Seahawks and Lions each have their share of injury concerns heading towards a primetime battle at Ford Field on Monday Night Football.

With the calendar yet to flip to October, the Seattle Seahawks couldn't have asked for a much better start in the Mike Macdonald era, winning each of their first three games to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC West. Should they be viewed as the favorites to win the division this early?

When Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II went down with injuries in the first half, the Seahawks looked to be in trouble up front on defense. But the defensive line group showed off its depth and versatility in a 24-3 beatdown of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Overcoming a sloppy second half full of penalties and miscues on offense, the Seattle Seahawks used a fast start to build a two-score lead and finished off the Miami Dolphins late for a 24-3 win to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2020.

Still not quite ready to return to action, the Seahawks will once again be without their starting running back and right tackle as well as their top edge defender when they face the Dolphins at Lumen Field on Sunday.

Over the past decade, the Seahawks have had their share of issues playing down to opponents with backup quarterbacks under center. Will they be able to curb that issue with a new coaching staff on the sideline as Skylar Thompson and the Dolphins come to town for Week 3?

In their first year of eligibility five seasons after they last suited up in the NFL, former Seahawks superstars Marshawn Lynch and Earl Thomas have earned a spot on the initial nominees list for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Who has the best shot to get in?

In a rare instance for out of conference opponents, the Seahawks and Dolphins will have an extensive reunion on tap on Sunday with Jordyn Brooks, Jerome Baker, and Connor Williams all playing their former team.

Winners of their first two games, the Seattle Seahawks have climbed to the top of the NFC West standings, and such early success can lend to some overreaction from fans and media members early in the season.

Overcoming a sluggish second half on offense, the Seattle Seahawks rallied late to force overtime and used the latest game-winning drive from Geno Smith to finish off a 23-20 overtime win in Foxboro.

After putting the offense on his shoulders in a Week 1 win over the Broncos, Ken Walker III has yet to practice for the Seahawks this week, putting his status for the road opener against the Patriots in limbo.

With both teams riding an early wave of momentum following Week 1 victories under the direction of new head coaches, the Seahawks and Patriots will tangle in an old school physical affair in Foxboro on Sunday looking to stay undefeated.

In the aftermath of a physical season-opening win over the Broncos, the Seahawks kicked off preparation for their next opponent - the Patriots - missing several notable players on the practice field on Wednesday.

Making a strong impression on their new coach in the process, Julian Love and his safety brethren left an undeniable mark on the Seattle Seahawks defense in a 26-20 season-opening win with two turnovers in a stingy performance.

Finding a winning formula in the second half, the Seahawks were able to use their run game to come back and beat the Broncos in spite of questionable play up front along the offensive line.

Rebounding from a dreadful first half where they spotted the Broncos 10 points, the Seahawks came out with a renewed physicality on the ground as they managed to eek out a 26-20 win to open the Mike Macdonald era.

Less than nine months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, Connor Williams miraculously looks to be trending towards playing for the Seahawks in Week 1 against the Broncos. Will he actually suit up?

Much has changed since the last time the Seahawks faced the Broncos as the former AFC West rivals prepare to duel in the season opener at Lumen Field, including a new coach on Seattle's sideline and a new signal caller in Bo Nix taking snaps for Denver.

Now less than five days away from kickoff at Lumen Field, the Seahawks still have a few significant injury questions left unanswered heading towards Sunday's opener against the Broncos, starting with a critical starter on defense.

With the season opener now less than a week away, several Seahawks will be looking to splash in the first season of the Mike Macdonald era, including a rising young phenom at cornerback.

Heading into the opening week of the regular season, the Seahawks finally added a third quarterback to the practice squad, opting for a younger alternative after releasing PJ Walker.

On the lookout for depth at a couple of positions dealing with injuries, the Seattle Seahawks filled out the rest of their practice squad on Friday, including reuniting Mike Macdonald with a former pupil from Baltimore.

Not everyone is sold on the San Francisco 49ers being automatic repeat champs of the NFC West. Will it be the Los Angeles Rams, the Seattle Seahawks or the Arizona Cardinals that push them for the division? The 2024 NFC West preview covers predictions, win total over/unders, potential MVP candidates, top to bottom division rankings, and everything you need to know about the NFC West heading into the 2024 NFL season.

Only a few days after trading for Trevis Gipson, the Seahawks aren't leaving any stones unturned as they try to further solidify their outside linebacker group, including bringing one of Mike Macdonald's former pupils in for a workout.

Now just 11 days from the season opener, Seahawks general manager John Schneider provided mixed news on two of the team's big name starters who currently are shelved by injuries.

With their regular season opener less than two weeks away, the Seahawks orchestrated their series of annual roster cut downs to trim to 53 players with a few unexpected surprises sprinkled in.

The trade winds continued to blow in the Pacific Northwest on Monday, as Seahawks general manager John Schneider landed reinforcements for the team's pass rush by trading for veteran edge Trevis Gipson.

Barely breaking a sweat before he turned his helmet in for a ball cap, Geno Smith made an emphatic statement in his first action of the 2024 season as the Seattle Seahawks lit up the explosives for a 37-33 win in their preseason finale over the Cleveland Browns.

Continuing to churn their roster with preseason trades, the Seahawks jettisoned former second-round pick Darrell Taylor to the Chicago Bears for a 2025 sixth-round pick, shaking things up in their edge rushing group.

Orchestrating their second August trade already, the Seahawks reunited coach Mike Macdonald with one of his former Michigan pupils by acquiring Michael Barrett from the Panthers.

Less than three weeks before their season opener at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks found out they will face a rookie quarterback in Week 1 for the first time in ex-Oregon star Bo Nix.

Approaching eight months since he underwent knee surgery, the Seahawks still don't have a clear timetable for when starting right tackle Abraham Lucas could be ready to return with the regular season less than three weeks away.

With tight ends dropping like flies over the past couple weeks, the Seattle Seahawks brought in depth reinforcements on Monday leading up to their preseason finale, casting questions about the position moving forward.

Unable to hold a halftime lead after a strong start by quarterback Sam Howell, the Seahawks unraveled on offense in the second half, allowing the Titans to come back for a 16-15 preseason victory at Nissan Stadium.

Following two physical padded joint practices against the Titans, the Seahawks will continue their preseason slate in Nashville with few - if any - starters expected to suit up on Saturday night.

Having yet to play a snap in Ryan Grubb's offense in a game situation, the Seahawks don't have to rush to extend Geno Smith. But could doing so actually be a wise decision for the organization?

For the majority of training camp, Anthony Bradford has been locked in as the starting right guard for the Seahawks, but a new development during joint practices in Tennessee suggests the competition is back on

Taking their training camp show on the road to Nashville, the Seahawks kicked off their first joint practices since 1991 sparring with the Titans on Wednesday.

Now less than three weeks away from final cut down day in the NFL, the Seahawks could have some difficult decisions brewing on who to keep on the 53-man roster after a stellar first preseason outing in a 16-3 win over the Chargers.

Finally bringing their new center on board, the Seahawks created room for Connor Williams by sending veteran Nick Harris back to his original team in a pick swap.

Opening the Mike Macdonald era in victorious fashion behind a stingy defense that allowed less than 200 total yards, the Seahawks kicked off the preseason with a dominant 16-3 win over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Taking their next step towards the regular season, the Seattle Seahawks will open preseason play with coach Mike Macdonald taking on former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Following the conclusion of their final training camp practice open to fans, Mike Macdonald didn't keep reporters guessing by announcing Geno Smith wouldn't play for the Seahawks in their first preseason game, but he expects others to see some action.

With tempers flaring on both sides of the football as training camp enters the third week, a brawl fest broke out at the Seahawks 13th practice, including two players being sent to the showers early by coach Mike Macdonald.

Following two weeks of negotiations after a free agent visit, the Seattle Seahawks bolstered their offensive line by signing center Connor Williams to a one-year contract.

Returning to action for the first time since their annual mock game, two offensive competitions rose to the forefront for the Seahawks in Monday's 10th training camp practice, including a gap closing in the backfield for third down duty.

Fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as starting quarterback Geno Smith and the Seahawks appear to have dodged a bullet in training camp.

Sitting out for a second straight practice, a not-so-encouraging report from coach Mike Macdonald on quarterback Geno Smith has left his status uncertain moving forward and put Sam Howell under center for the first-team offense for now.

After wrapping up a walkthrough-heavy seventh training camp practice, the Seahawks are now closing in on the first preseason game with several players shining thus far and others falling further behind in the race for roster spots.

Dishing the punishment back to the defense, the Seahawks ramped up the physicality along the offensive line in their second padded training camp practice behind Charles Cross and rookie Christian Haynes, particularly in the run game to open holes for Ken Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.

Fired up for the first padded practice of the new season, Byron Murphy II and the Seahawks defense came out seeing red in a physical session, making life quite difficult for Geno Smith and company.

Getting a quick one-day rest before pads come out on Monday, the Seattle Seahawks have wrapped up one week of training camp with quarterback Geno Smith slinging the pigskin all over the yard in Ryan Grubb's offense so far. Is he trending towards elite status?

Continuing to sling the pigskin all over the yard, Geno Smith kept his strong start rolling by completing several deep balls and throwing three touchdowns during the red zone period in the Seahawks third training camp practice.

Led by the newly-minted $36 million man Julian Love and Artie Burns, the Seahawks got defensive in their second training camp practice in a back and forth affair at the VMAC.

Locking up one of their foundational pieces on defense long-term, the Seattle Seahawks opened training camp with a splash by extending Julian Love on a new three-year contract

Seeking a rapid turnaround for a unit that ranked 25th in scoring defense a year ago, the Seahawks will be leaning on a core featuring both experienced veterans and rising talented young stars in Mike Macdonald's complex scheme. How quickly can they right the ship?

Armed with an arsenal of talent at the skill positions and a proven veteran quarterback, the Seahawks have grand expectations on offense under the direction of a new coordinator in Ryan Grubb. Can they live up to the hype?

After missing all of the offseason program recovering from injuries, the Seahawks announced seven players would open training camp on the PUP list, including tackle Abraham Lucas, as well as placing five players on the Non-Football Injury list.

Few teams in the NFL have a better one-two backfield punch than Ken Walker III and Zach Charbonnet, but the Seahawks couldn't capitalize on that talent with a poor offensive line and stagnant run game in 2023. Will a new play caller be able to change that trend?

Ushering in a new season, the Seahawks welcomed their latest draft class and crop of rookies back from summer break for early orientation as they prepare to participate in their first NFL training camp. What should be expected as they hit the practice field?

After struggling through injuries and inconsistent performance in the trenches last season, the Seahawks made a concerted effort to improve their offensive line through free agency and coaching changes in the offseason. How much of a difference will those changes make in 2024?

Though the trio made history from a franchise perspective in 2023, the Seahawks believe there's more to unlock for DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in a high voltage offense orchestrated by new coordinator Ryan Grubb.

With training camp less than two weeks away from kicking off at the VMAC, Geno Smith and the Seahawks will soon return to the field aiming to master Ryan Grubb's new offense. What can be expected on that side of the ball in camp?