NASHVILLE-- A hot, humid, almost 90-degree, sticky day in Nashville, Tennessee helped set up Day 1 of the Seahawks two-day joint practice with the Titans before their preseason game on Saturday. The teams practiced this morning, at 10 a.m. CT, making for an 8 a.m. PT feel for the Seahawks. A little less than 24 hours after the team left Seattle for Nashville, they were ready to go first thing in the morning.
"The organization I thought was solid and the guys were ready to practice," Macdonald said. "It's 8:00 AM our time. I thought the mentality was right."
To get 90 players, along with coaches, staff, and equipment all to Nashville is no small task and the Seahawks seemed to have done just that by how smoothly the practice ran on Day 1. It makes it even more impressive that a first-year head coach was able to make that happen, given that the last time the Seahawks had a practice against any other team was in 1991 against the Atlanta Falcons, when the team traveled to Portland to scrimmage them.
Macdonald applauded everyone involved in the process, making this trip seamless.
"I'm just really thankful for the organization as a whole." Macdonald said on being able to make this trip. "But the job our equipment people do, getting everything set up, everything's to a tee in the hotel, it makes you appreciate, 'Hey, this is something we said we felt like was important to be better for our football team.' And then just we made that decision in the spring and then from the top down from Jody [Allen] to John [Schneider], Chuck [Arnold] just saying, 'Hey, let's make it happen. Let's make it happen at a high level.' That's big time. Shout out to everybody involved."
Surprisingly enough, after a day of travel, and practicing in a climate that they're not quite used to, the Seahawks had no players leave practice with cramps, while the Titans had players cramping up during practice. It was impressive given the adjustments the Seahawks players had to make traveling here. The people behind that: the athletic training staff and health and player performance.
Head athletic trainer David Stricklin said since Sunday, he and the staff have been on players making sure they were hydrating and preparing for the 90-degree weather they'd be playing in this week.
During his press conference after practice, Macdonald joked about the weather not being that bad.
"Piece of cake man, it's only 89 degrees. It's a little more humid but should be warmer tomorrow, I think. But the guys did a great job. They were hydrated and I think for the most part everybody finished practice."
The Seahawks traveled to Nashville, TN to participate in joint practices with the Titans on August 14, 2024 to prepare for the week 2 preseason matchup.
Seahawks linebacker Easton Gibbs (56) and safety Ty Okada (39) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback D.J. James (29) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
The Seahawks practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Blake Lynch (40) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Easton Gibbs (56) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Devin Richardson (43) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kairee Robinson (35) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kobe Lewis (44) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83)practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Ty Scott (0) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive tackle Mario Kendricks (92) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive end DeVere Levelston (98) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive tackle Kyon Barrs (73) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (55) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Nelson Ceaser (46) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kobe Lewis (44) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kairee Robinson (35) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks strong safety K'Von Wallace (24) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback Willie Roberts (34) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (13) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks safety Marquise Blair (13) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) with former NFL player Ryan Clark at practice on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
The Seahawks practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Hayden Hatten (84) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) and strong safety K'Von Wallace (24) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7), quarterback PJ Walker (15) and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback PJ Walker (15) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
The Seahawks practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end Jack Westover (89) and tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and the offense practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and the offense practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks center Connor Williams (57) at practice against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (13) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (13) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (13) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Ty Scott (0) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tackle Raiqwon O'Neal (79) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) and quarterback PJ Walker (15) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) and former Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs at practice on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) and former Seahawks safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs at practice on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) and former Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs at practice on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Former Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs at practice on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
Seahawks cornerback/safety Coby Bryant (8) with former teammates Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs at practice on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
