Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, October 5 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Bobby Wagner partners with USAA to learn more about wildfire prevention.
Year 12 for Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner has gotten off to a great start after returning to the franchise in March via free agency. From releasing his FAST54 comic book in support of stroke education, to Seattle's 3-1 start during which Wagner has recorded a team-high 50 tackles and 2.0 sacks, Wagner continues to make an impact on-and-off the field. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles native partnered with USAA to visit the Renton Fire Department to discuss wildfire prevention.
The Renton Fire Department partnered with Wagner and USAA for their new “Prevent Defense” campaign, dedicated to educating the region about preventing wildfires in their area. In August, a series of wildfires broke out in Canada and across the Pacific Northwest, including the “Gray Fire” that burned 240 homes down in the Medical Lake area. Despite the Northwest's reputation for rain, the wildfire danger is significant in the region, and Wagner’s commitment to the cause came from a desire to protect the community.
"I think the biggest thing is to really educate and spread knowledge," said Wagner. "I think a lot of times people (think that) because it rains a lot, that we don't have this issue. But it is a real issue and something that happens all the time. It's something that we can prevent. Ninety percent of the wildfires are caused by humans, so there's a part that we can play. I think the biggest thing is to try to protect our city that we love and this is one way to do it. And I love partnering up with USAA and the Renton Fire Department to make this happen."
Wagner visited the Renton Regional Fire Authority Fire Station 12 on Wednesday, where firefighters, military personnel and local fans were there to meet the Super Bowl XLVIII Champion and learn more about wildfire safety.
The department presented Wagner with a yellow fireman's hat, honoring Wagner as an honorary Deputy Fire Marshall.
Since returning to Seattle after a season with the Los Angeles Rams, Wagner has extended himself to the community, especially the youth. In July, Wagner took more than a dozen youth on his “Tackle Everything Tech” tour, making stops at Boeing's Renton factory and Lumen Field to be educated on potential future opportunities. In a matter of months, Wagner has re-established himself as a community advocate off-the-field, while leading the Seahawks on the gridiron.
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' dominant 24-3 victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
The Seahawks board their Delta charter flight to New Jersey for the game against the New York Giants.
Seahawks huddle during their walkthru on Sunday ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup with the New York Giants. The walkthru was held at a site in New Jersey with a view of the New York skyline behind.
At Sunday's walkthru, Geno Smith reviews play calls with quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph.
A bag of practice numbers used for walkthru waits for players.
Seattle's Mario Edwards' earring with his jersey number reflects light at the team's walkthru.
The Seahawks held their walkthru on a multipurpose field that also served as a baseball field. Wide reciever Cody Thompson takes imaginary swings from home plate.
Seahawks offensive lineman Phil Haynes gazes out the window of the team bus as it makes its way to MetLife Stadium for a quick visit on Sunday.
MetLife Stadium, where the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII comes into view as the team made a brief visit following their Sunday walkthru.
Cornerback Devon Witherspoon smiles as he walks off the field at MetLife Stadium after a brief visit by the team on Sunday.
Riq Woolen takes a moment to sign an autograph for a waiting fan.
Seahawks wait for back-of-the-house elevator at the team hotel as they return to their rooms after walkthru.
With Monday Night's kickoff not until 8pm, the team held quick walkthrus in ballrooms in the team hotel.
After meetings and a quick walkthru on game day morning, quarterback Drew Lock spent time in an empty hotel ballroom with quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph reviewing calls and routes.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf reviews tape and notes in his locker hours before kickoff at MetLife Stadium.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith takes his early warmup throws on the field ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup with the New York Giants.
Punter Michael Dickson and receiver Cade Johnson smile as they walk across the field during early pregame.
Seahawks fans were visible and loud for the game against the Giants.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf walks beneath the stands from the locker room to the field.
In the moments before leaving the locker room, Seahawks edge rushers Boye Mafe, Uchenna Nwosu and Dre'Mont Jones sit in front of their lockers.
Seahawks quarterback and captain Geno Smith prepares to lead the team onto the field during pregame introductions.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams runs onto the field at the end of pregame introductions.
Seattle's Darrell Taylor lets out a yell.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll claps as fireworks explode at the conclusion of the national anthem during pregame.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams lays a heavy hit in his return to play after a year's absence due to injury.
Seahawks defensive lineman Mario Edwards pursues and causes a fumble by Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
Mario Edwards finishes his strip sack of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones as the ball comes loose.
Seahawks defenders celebrate a strip sack and fumble recovery in the end zone. Jordyn Brooks recovered the fumble caused by Mario Edwards.
Seattle's relentless defense tallies another sack.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson applauds the effort of the punt team as they down his punt deep in Giants territory.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon celebrates a tackle during the second quarter.
Quarterback Drew Lock made good use of his preparation earlier in the day as he entered in the second quarter and engineered a scoring drive.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant races downfield on a long pass play from Drew Lock that led to a Seahawks touchdown before halftime.
Seahawks defensive backs listen to assistant coach Karl Scott in the locker room at halftime.
Head coach Pete Carroll fires his team up for the third quarter.
Seattle's Dre'Mont Jones finishes a sack in the third quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner celebrates a second half sack.
Seattle's first-year cornerback Devon Witherspoon races the other way with an interception near the goal line as Seahawks and Giants fans react differently in the stands.
Seattle's Devon Witherspoon cuts back and leaves Giants quarterback Daniel Jones behind on his way to a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks Devon Witherspoon and Tariq Woolen celebrate Witherspoon's pick-six in the third quarter.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll congratualtes Devon Witherspooon on his pick-six.
Seattle's Myles Adams recorded his first sack in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Quandre Diggs celebrates his interception with teammaates Jerrick Reed II, Devon Witherspoon and Darrell Taylor.
Seahawks Devon Witherspoon and Tariq Woolen celebrate in the victorious locker room after the game.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon answers questions from the media after the game.
The Seahawks walk through the rain to their awaiting buses after landing back in Seattle in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
