Before the ink had time to dry on his three-year contract extension, Seahawks safety Julian Love was at practice making plays, like coming up with a pick on a third-and-four play, that showed exactly why he earned his extension.
After signing with the Seahawks, in his first season with the team, Love went on to have his first Pro Bowl season, with four interceptions, 10 passes defensed, and most recently earning himself a spot in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2024, coming in at No. 95.
"It's exciting," Love said on the extension. "Obviously, it's security for me and my family and just the belief the program has in me."
Head coach Mike Macdonald said that there was a lot to like about Love's game, the type of player he is and his presence in the locker room.
"Just really excited for him. I think it's a shout out to him and the type of person that he is, the type of football player. Definitely the type of guy that we want here and just excited for him. He's worked his tail off and hopefully he's found a home here in Seattle for a long time." Macdonald said.
In a safety room that no longer has Quandre Diggs or Jamal Adams, and new faces in K'von Wallace and Rayshawn Jenkins, Love has also stepped up as a leader and voice in the locker room that Macdonald can lean on.
"I think it's open communication. I think Julian's the guy that'll shoot you straight and hit you between the eyes on stuff and you respect that and he has a great perspective on what he's been through, what he expects. The temperature from the locker room, he can translate some of the messaging, but I'd say that in addition to being a great football player, so we're excited that it's working out and it'll be here."
And to make sure that Macdonald's message translates to the team, Love said he focuses on being himself when relaying the message.
"I try to be cool, calm and collected and I just try to have perspective. And so I think to be that kind of middleman with what his emphasis is, what his message is and try to relay that to the team in any way I can, is my job. Being a leader on this team is just being myself. I think I'm an intimate guy. I'm not a hoot and a holler guy. But I talk to my guys, I want to know how everybody's feeling. I have to know how to communicate to our guys because everyone's different. And so that's my job. I got to relay the message down and just build this thing as we go."
Love has said before that he has an underdog mentality and felt like he might not always get the recognition, but now after being recognized for his hard work he said, "You feel good when the guy you're playing for trusts you and believes in you… I'm excited to play for him and to obviously now earn what I have going forward."
But for the underdog that signed a contract extension, under a new head coach, in his second season with the team, he had to bet on himself to get to this point.
"I'm a big proponent of when in doubt just double down on myself. I think no matter what situation I've been placed in, I've been productive. I've stayed who I am, which is tough when things sometimes don't fall your way. But I think that's the most validating thing is that I stayed true to myself in this process as a player, as a person at home for my family, and to be rewarded is extremely validating. So, I'm grateful."
The Seahawks held their second practice of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Ricky Person Jr. (31) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Hayden Hatten (84) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Jack Westover (89) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (13) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (1) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback PJ Walker (15) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback PJ Walker (15) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Jack Westover (89) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Jack Westover (89) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety K'Von Wallace (24) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan (59) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback/safety Coby Bryant (8) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety K'Von Wallace (24) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Devin Richardson (43) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard McClendon Curtis (66) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The defense at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard/tackle Sataoa Laumea (63) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard McClendon Curtis (66) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The offensive line at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Jonathan Sutherland (34) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The offensive line at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Ricky Person Jr. (31) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marcus Simms (18) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (13) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kobe Lewis (44) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Jack Westover (89) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Jack Westover (89) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Raiqwon O'Neal (79) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard McClendon Curtis (66) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan (59) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (50) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Carlton Johnson (37) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan (59) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard McClendon Curtis (66) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback D.J. James (29) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) with safeties coach Jeff Howard at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Nick Harris (56) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks offense at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Nick Harris (56) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Ricky Person Jr. (31) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Garret Greenfield (76) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (1) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) at practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonaldat practice on day two of training camp on July 25, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
