Seahawks LB Patrick O'Connell Making 'Legitimate' Roster Push?
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for their second preseason game on Saturday night at Lumen Field against the Dallas Cowboys, several players will strive to prove that they deserve a spot on the team's final 53-man roster.
Among these players is undrafted linebacker Patrick O'Connell, who made a strong impression in his initial outing with the team. In the Seahawks preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, O'Connell played a pivotal role in the team's 24-13 victory, recording five tackles, including an assist on a critical 4th and 1 situation in the fourth quarter.
During his media availability this week, when asked about O'Connell, coach Pete Carroll praised the rookie for his performance during training camp.
“Patrick has done a nice job," Carroll said. "He’s done a really good job in camp and has been really consistent. I don’t know what it is, but he’s got a feel for it. He didn’t always play inside backer; He’s been in some other spots growing up. His Montana days served him well. He’s a really good football player. He had two legitimate, really good tackles, form hits, and good reads. He’s had interceptions on the field out here in high-tempo drills."
The game on Saturday night and Seattle's final preseason matchup at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 24 will carry significant weight for O'Connell. These games offer him the chance to prove his worth for a spot on the Seahawks' 53-man roster by sustaining the level of play he showcased in the team's preseason opener.
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