Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's going on out there and any news you might have missed, about your Seattle Seahawks this week.
The Seahawks will be back at home for Week 8 to play the Bills at Lumen Field.
Seahawks senior reporter, John Boyle breaks down What To Watch In The Seahawks' Week 8 Game vs. The Buffalo Bills.
What's the status of DK Metcalf, and who steps up at receiver if he can't play?
"Obviously, the Seahawks will be thrilled if Metcalf can go, but they also feel very good about what they have at receiver if they are missing their Pro-Bowl pass-catcher, both in terms of their receiver depth and also the weapons they have at other positions like tight end and running back. In addition to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett, who are big parts of the passing game every week, the Seahawks can also turn to the likes of Jake Bobo, Laviska Shenault Jr. and Dareke Young at receiver, while also leaning on a talented group of tight ends, led by Noah Fant, and a pair of running backs in Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet who have both shown off plenty of pass-catching ability this season and in the past."
How does Ernest Jones IV look in his Seahawks debut?
"If the improvement shown in the second half last week isn't reason enough to be excited about watching Seattle's defense this week, the addition of linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who was acquired in a trade this week, might do the trick.
Jones, who last year set a Rams franchise record with 145 tackles, only arrived in Seattle late on Wednesday night, but he is expected to play, and he thinks the adjustment will be a smooth one given the similarities between what he ran in Tennessee during his few months there, and what the Seahawks are doing under Macdonald."
Seahawks Trade For New Linebacker
In the middle of this week, the Seahawks traded for linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who spent the first three years of his career with the Rams and spent the first part of this season with the Titans.
Read more here from John Boyle of Seahawks.com: New Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV Hopes To Be In Seattle 'For The Long Haul'.
The Seahawks also claimed linebacker Josh Ross off of waivers on Wednesday.
Seahawks Top 50 Players
The Seahawks announced voting for the Top 50 Players in Seahawks history. The Seahawks will celebrate their 50th season as a franchise in 2025, and to celebrate will be naming the Top 50 Players with help from fan voting. You can vote for who you think should make the final list now.
Seahawks Win A Gold And Silver W3 Award
The Seahawks are still winning awards and accolades for their Throwback microsite, a dial-up homage to the 1990s in Seattle. The website recently earned two W3 Awards, recognizing the best in Websites & Emerging Tech: Gold in Best Visual Appeal and Silver in General Sports Websites.
Other Seahawks Related News
Week 7 High School Coach Of The Week
Our week 7 coach of the week winners are head coach Trevor Hanson of Franklin Pierce High School and head coach Jake Whitman of Mount Vernon High School. Each coach will be invited to a Seahawks game later this season to be recognized for their accomplishments and will receive a $500 donation to their football program!
Trevor Hanson has been dedicated to the Franklin Pierce football program for 16 years, including the past seven seasons as the head football coach. Known for his passion for developing players for success on and off the field, coach Hanson and his staff have built a culture of excellence at FP. He is happily married to his wife, Somer, and they have two children, Leland and Victoire that they are very proud of. The Cardinals have had an outstanding season, with a 7-0 record, outscoring their opponents 360-51. Their most recent game was a 58-16 victory over Fife in Week 7, where they ran for 522 yards and scored eight touchdowns. In total, Franklin Pierce has rushed for an impressive 2,800 yards and 41 touchdowns so far this season. Their success is a testament to the team's highly talented players and the dedication of their committed coaching staff.
Jake Whitman has been a physical education teacher and coach at Mount Vernon, his alma mater, since 2012. He worked as an assistant football coach for 10 seasons at Mount Vernon and Stanwood for two seasons before taking the head coaching position at Mount Vernon in 2023. Coach Whitman has been happily married since 2011 to his wife Khalie and have four incredible kids together, Presley 11, Scarlet 9, Blair 7 and Jude 4. Mount Vernon recently beat undefeated, 6th ranked Sedro Woolley 14-6. The first time the Bulldogs have beat their county rival since 2019!
Game Changers
This week, Seahawks vice president of DEI, Karen Wilkins-Mickey shared with students her journey working in diversity, equity & inclusion and as a front office executive.
Hawks Huddle Business of the Week
The **Hawks Huddle** business of this week is Fit Family Agency
After spending 20 years at the Boeing Company as an IT Professional, owner Flex Velasco transitioned to Corporate Finance and acquired three Insurance and Financial Services Agencies. Fit Family Agency provides Home, Auto, Commercial, and Life Insurance as well Savings & Retirement Strategies for over 3,000 Families across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona and Oklahoma.
In terms of the local community, Flex wants to give back, educating people across all his services. The goal of this partnership is to reach the Seahawks fanbase and help fans across all these capacities!
More Stories From Around The Web
Michael-Shawn Dugar: Seahawks lead a surprising NFC West, but playoff path is anything but clear.
Stacy Rost of Seattle Sports: Rost: Two keys for the Seahawks against AFC East-leading Bills.
Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports: The Seahawks have something ‘hard to find’ in Byron Murphy II.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: How Leslie Frazier is helping the Seahawks get ready for Buffalo | Notebook.
Matt Calkins of The Seattle Times: Seahawks defense different after Ernest Jones trade, but is it better?
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: How Michael Jerrell is paying back his DII college during first season with Seahawks.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Ernest Jones IV arrives, embraces Bobby Wagner’s legacy -- & wants to be a Seahawks mainstay.
Niko Tamurian of KOMO News: Seahawks will face big test against Buffalo Bills in battle of 1st place teams.
Brener of Sports Illustrated: Seahawks Expect Brighter Days Ahead for Jaxon Smith Njigba.
Corbin K. Smith of Sports Illustrated: Seahawks Excited For Abraham Lucas' Return From 'Serious Injury'.
Corbin K. Smith of Sports Illustrated: 'I'm Excited': Seahawks LB Tyrel Dodson Ready For New Role Next to Ernest Jones.
Ari Horton of Seahawks.com: Seahawks Defense Continuing To Grow And 'Keep Responding'.
Social Post Of The Week
The Seahawks participated in a practice on Thursday, October 24, 2024 in preparation for the team's upcoming Week 8 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5), long snapper Chris Stoll (41) and punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Dee Williams (33) and linebacker Jamie Sheriff (44) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jamie Sheriff (44) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Miles Boykin (81) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Trevis Gipson (50) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37)practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Faion Hicks (30) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Dre'Mont Jones (55) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety K'Von Wallace (24) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) and cornerback Faion Hicks (30) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
