Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Tuesday, September 26 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Ninth-year defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. continues to help the Seahawks defense improve.
This offseason, Seattle signed defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. to add to a rebuilt defensive front. Just four weeks into the 2023 season, the Florida State alum, who won a starting job in camp, has made a difference, especially when it comes to a much-improved run defense.
After struggling to stop the run last season, the franchise made changes up front in free agency, signing Edwards, former Denver Broncos defensive end Dre’Mont Jones and bringing back defensive tackle Jarran Reed after two seasons away. Last month, Edwards made his debut on The Sound, sharing his prediction for the change to come in 2023 when opposing offenses face Seattle's front-seven.
"We are going to bring a lot to the table," said Edwards "From (Boye) Mafe, to (Derick) D-Hall, to DT (Darrell Taylor). Those guys are athletic and strong and can bend on the edge. On the inside you have Dre, me, and J-Reed. I just look at it like a three-headed monster. You get a little bit of everything with us three. I think we are going to play some hard-mouthed football this year."
Over the last two weeks, Edwards' prediction has been exactly right, as the Seahawks have won two straight. After falling 30-13 to open the season at home against the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle beat the Detroit Lions in a 37-31 overtime road thriller. While Seattle's offense has put up 74 points in two weeks, it's the run defense and pass rush that's seen the greatest shift since last season. Seattle is allowing just 79.3 yards on the ground per contest, ranking No. 6 league-wide, and opponents are averaging just 2.8 yards per carry against Seattle.
Heading into a Week 4 matchup against the New York Giants, Seattle has five sacks, all of which have come in the last six quarters of action. Edwards contributed two solo tackles and a tackle for loss against Detroit. But against the Panthers, the Florida State alum took his game to another level, leading the team in quarterback pressures (5) on 42 snaps. For his efforts, Pro Football Focus awarded Edwards a 90.8 pass rush grade to lead the defense. On the season, Edwards Jr.'s 84.9 pass rush grade ranks No. 6 of all interior defensive linemen league-wide.
As the 2-1 Seahawks prepare to face the Giants on Monday Night Football, Edwards has begun to make his impact felt for his sixth franchise. It's still a very long season to go, but Edwards looks early to be a fitting puzzle piece in the new-look Seahawks defense of the future.
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' 37-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers
Two hours before kickoff, the Seahawks briefly meet in the locker room before heading to the field for early warmups.
Tight end Noah Fant laughs with teammates on the field.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks focuses.
Defensive linemen huddle after their early warmups.
Tight end Noah Fant catches passes in the end zone during early warmups.
Receiver Jake Bobo acknowledges fans chanting his name as he heads to the locker room after early warmups.
Safety Julian Love, an avid golfer, greets tour professional Tony Finau on the field before the game. Finau is close friends with Seahawks assistant coach Will Tukuafu and attended the game with members of his family.
This 12 was clearly in the Super Bowl spirit on the day the organization celebrated the 10th anniversary of the team that won Super Bowl XLVIII.
Seahawks legend Steven Hauschka greets fans in the Tunnel Club near the home locker room.
Seahawks legend Breno Giacomini holds aloft the Super Bowl trophy as he and teammates from the Super Bowl XLVIII winning team enter the field during pregame.
Seahawks running backs DeeJay Dallas and Kenneth Walker III on the field during pregame warmups.
Running backs DeeJay Dallas and Kenneth Walker III check out Seahawks mascot Taima during pregame.
Seahawks players and coaches Quandre Diggs, O'Brien Schofield, Tre Brown, Julian Love and Clint Hurtt greet teammates entering the field for pregame warmups.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks greets coaches and teammates as they return to the locker room after pregame warmups.
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan carries the 12 flag as he leads the team onto the field.
Seahawks captains Geno Smith, Bobby Wagner and Quandre Diggs head to midfield for the pregame coin toss.
DeeJay Dallas celebrates after making a play on special teams.
Seattle's Boye Mafe tries to strip the ball as he sacks Carolina quarterback Andy Dalton.
Seattle's offense goes to work.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf stiff-arms a defender on a long gain.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass over the middle.
Kicker Jason Myers converts one of his five field goals on the afternoon.
Seahawks legend Sidney Rice joins other members of the Super Bowl XLVIII team including Golden Tate (left) in acknowleging current players during a break in the action.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith looks for a crossing receiver.
The signature arches of Lumen Field are reflected in the Super Bowl trophy during halftime.
Members of the Super Bowl XLVIII winning team walk onto the field at halftime to be recognized. In front is receiver Jermaine Kearse.
Former Seahawks punter and fan favorite Jon Ryan soaks in a standing ovation given to the Super Bowl XLVIII champs during a halftime ceremony.
Former Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin during halftime ceremonies that recognized the Super Bowl XLVIII champs.
Seahawks legend K.J. Wright addresses the 12s during a halftime ceremony recognizing the ten-year anniversary of Super Bowl XLVIII.
Players and coaches from the Super Bowl XLVIII team pose for a photo at the conclusion of a halftime ceremony honoring the tenth anniverary of their victory.
Seahawks safety Julian Love bats down a pass.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III takes to the air at the end of a run.
The 12s brought energy and noise reminiscent of the crowds from the Legion of Boom days, resulting in multpile false start penalties against the Panthers.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III leaps over a would-be defender.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III celebrates with teammates after his second touchdown of the game.
Seahawks head coach celebrates with safety Jamal Adams, who is scheduled to return to action in Week 4.
Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed celebrates a sack with a nod to former Seahawk Michael Bennett's sack dance.
Seaahawks head coach Pete Carroll reacts after a fourth down stop by his defense.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet sends a Panthers defender flying near the end zone.
Seahawks rookie receiver Jake Bobo makes his first touchdown catch on a pass from Geno Smith in the fourth quarter.
Head coach Pete Carroll congratulates receiver Jake Bobo on his first NFL touchdown in the fourth quarter.
After the game, Boye Mafe of the Seahawks chats with Panthers receiver Adam Thielen.
In the victorious Seahawks locker room, running backs Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet and DeeJay Dallas pose for a photo in front of their lockers.
Head coach Pete Carroll smiles as he talks to the media about the impact of the 12s on the game.
