Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Tuesday, August 23 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Seahawks Tied for Third in 'Madden 17' Team Rankings
EA Sports annual release of its football series, Madden, hits the shelves tomorrow. To add an element of realism to the game, EA Sports ranks each team and active player with an overall performance score. This year's edition, Madden 17, has the Seattle Seahawks tied for third in team rankings with the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Kansas City Chiefs- each received an overall score of 85. The New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers grabbed the top rankings, both receiving a rating of 87.
Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and tight end Luke Willson are set to battle it out in on the new *Madden 17 *for a charity event tonight at the Bellevue Square Microsoft store. The event is open to the public and runs from 8pm to 9:30pm, doors open at 7pm.
Tweet of the Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from NFL Fantasy Football- @NFLFantasy.
More From Around the Web
Here at Seahawks.com, digital media reporter John Boyle talks about the fit of offensive tackle Bradley Sowell with the Seahawks offense.
Celebrate Seahawks Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy's birthday with a gallery of his best photos.
Jason La Confora at CBSSports.com sits down with Russell Wilson to get to know the quarterback.
Stephen Cohen at SeattlePI.com examines the additions of defensive tackle Tony McDaniel and fullback Will Tukuafu.
A look back at some of the best photos of Seahawks Legend Cortez Kennedy.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy (96) is seen on the sideline during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers Oct. 25, 1998, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. (Allen Kee via AP)
Seattle Seahawks Cortez Kennedy (96) during a game from his 1994 season with the Seattle Seahawks. Cortez Kennedy played for 11 years , all with the Seattle Seahawks, was an 8-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.(David Durochik via AP)
Seattle Seahawks Cortez Kennedy (96) during a game from his 1999 season with the Seattle Seahawks. Cortez Kennedy played for 11 years , all with the Seattle Seahawks, was an 8-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.(David Durochik via AP)
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Cortez Kennedy (96) lis seen during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders Oct. 14, 1990, at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Cortez Kennedy (96) looks on from the sideline during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders Oct. 14, 1990, at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
On the plane ride home, Hall-of-famer Cortez Kennedy spoke with, then asked for a photo with current defensive standouts Bobby Wagner, Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor.
