Ultimate Seahawks Training Camp Preview
Following a long offseason and months of anticipation, the Seahawks will finally begin their NFC West title defense when they kick off their annual training camp at the VMAC on Wednesday.
While Russell Wilson ultimately didn't go anywhere and will be back under center with several other returning starters around him, plenty of new faces will looking to make an impact for Seattle on both sides of the ball. Offensively, the team bolstered pass protection by trading for guard Gabe Jackson and most notably hired incoming offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. On the other side of the ball, they solidified their pass rush and secondary by signing former 49ers starters Kerry Hyder and Ahkello Witherspoon.
To gear up for the new season, the Seahawk Maven writing staff created in-depth position-by position overviews as well as extensive primers for the majority of the 91 players on the roster heading into camp. Check all of them out below:
Quarterbacks
After an eventful offseason, the Seahawks will happily welcome back Russell Wilson under center. With a new coordinator in Shane Waldron calling the shots, what does the eight-time Pro Bowl selection have in store entering his 10th NFL season? Read more...
Player Profiles: Russell Wilson, Geno Smith, Danny Etling, Alex McGough
Running Backs
Over the past several seasons, the Seahawks have struggled to keep their running backs healthy and 2020 wasn't an exception. But in terms of overall talent and depth, with Chris Carson leading the way after signing a new contract, the team should be in great hands in the backfield. Read more...
Player Profiles: Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas, Alex Collins, Nick Bellore, Josh Johnson, Cameron Scarlett
Receivers
DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett assaulted opposing secondaries in the first half of the 2020 season, but both players cooled off significantly in the final two months in a struggling offense. Have the Seahawks done enough adding complementary weapons to avoid a similar fate this upcoming season? Read more...
Player Profiles: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, D'Wayne Eskridge, Freddie Swain, Penny Hart, Cody Thompson, John Ursua, Aaron Fuller, Darvin Kidsy, Cade Johnson, Connor Wedington, Travis Toivonen, Darece Roberson
Tight Ends
Unexpectedly, tight ends didn't contribute much to the Seahawks passing game in 2020. Will that change with the arrival of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and free agent signee Gerald Everett joining a healthy Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson? Read more...
Player Profiles: Gerald Everett, Will Dissly, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Mabry, Cam Sutton, Dom Wood-Anderson
Tackles
Along with welcoming back both starters from last season, the Seahawks added additional depth at both tackle spots this offseason, including drafting an intriguing prospect in Stone Forsythe. As long as the group can stay healthy, they should stack up quite well against the rest of the NFC. Read more...
Player Profiles: Duane Brown, Brandon Shell, Cedric Ogbuehi, Jamarco Jones, Tommy Champion, Stone Forsythe, Jake Curhan
Guards/Centers
Taking Russell Wilson's public criticisms to heart, Seattle upgraded the interior of its offensive line by acquiring Gabe Jackson, giving the team one of the better guard tandems in the NFC. But will the decision not to make a significant change at center prove to be a mistake down the road? Read more...
Player Profiles: Gabe Jackson, Damien Lewis, Ethan Pocic, Jordan Simmons, Kyle Fuller, Phil Haynes, Brad Lundblade, Pier-Oliver Lestage, Jared Hocker, Greg Eiland
Defensive Ends
Coming off a sensational second half spearheaded by Carlos Dunlap, the Seahawks made multiple moves to further enhance their edge rush this offseason. Will those signings pay dividends? Or will last season's resurgence prove to be a flash in the pan?Read more...
Player Profiles: Carlos Dunlap, L.J. Collier, Kerry Hyder, Benson Mayowa, Alton Robinson, Rasheem Green, Aldon Smith
Defensive Tackles
Even after losing Jarran Reed, the Seahawks have a pair of quality starting defensive tackles returning in Poona Ford and Bryan Mone. But will the team have enough quality depth to offset Reed's departure? And if so, who will step up to fill the void? Read more...
Player Profiles: Poona Ford, Bryan Mone, Al Woods, Robert Nkemdiche, Cedrick Lattimore, Myles Adams, Walter Palmore, Jarrod Hewitt
Linebackers
Barring an unexpected return, Bobby Wagner and the Seahawks will open training camp without K.J. Wright on the roster for the first time in a decade. But even without him, with a rising young star ready to step in his place, linebacker should remain a position of strength for the defending NFC West champions. Read more...
Player Profiles: Bobby Wagner, Jordyn Brooks, Darrell Taylor, Cody Barton, Ben Burr-Kirven, Jon Rhattigan, Nate Evans, Aaron Donkor
Cornerbacks
If there's a major question mark on Seattle's defense heading into the 2021 season, the team has two starting spots open replacing Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar at cornerback. With camp set to open this week, which players are best-positioned to fill those roles? Read more...
Player Profiles: Ahkello Witherspoon, D.J. Reed, Marquise Blair, Tre Flowers, Pierre Desir, Ugo Amadi, Damarious Randall, Tre Brown, Jordan Miller, Gavin Heslop, Will Sunderland, Bryan Mills
Safeties
Anchored by two Pro Bowlers offering ideal skill sets for their scheme in Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, the Seahawks may possess the deepest, most talented safety group in the entire NFL. Now the question is - could this be the last year those two players star alongside one another? Read more...
Player Profiles: Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, Ryan Neal, Aashari Crosswell, Joshua Moon
Specialists
One of the NFL's most improved special teams units from a year ago will return fully intact with a former All-Pro in Michael Dickson leading the way, Jason Myers still currently in the midst of a franchise record for field goals made consecutively, and Tyler Ott excelling in his role as long snapper.
Player Profiles: Michael Dickson, Jason Myers, Tyler Ott
Want more? Make sure to check SeahawkMaven.com frequently as camp unfolds for additional camp coverage as the Seahawks ramp up preparation for the regular season opener against the Colts in Indianapolis.
