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News and notes from Day 1 of Seattle Seahawks training camp
RENTON – The Seattle Seahawks opened training camp on Wednesday under the clear skies of a sun-drenched Pacific Northwest summer afternoon and the usual abundant optimism that flows freely at this stage of the NFL calendar.
Macdonald: Nwosu ‘not necessarily close’ to returning for Seahawks
What stood out from Day 1 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center? Here are some news and notes.
The latest on Nwosu
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said veteran edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu is “not necessarily close” to returning to practice as he continues to recover from offseason knee surgery.
The 28-year-old Nwosu was placed on the physically unable to perform list last week and spent Wednesday’s practice watching from the sidelines.
“We’ll see,” Macdonald said when asked about Nwosu’s timeline to return. “We’ll see. We’re going into the season probably – throughout the rest of camp and then we’ll go from there. … We’ll just hold onto the timeline right now. But we’re not necessarily close.”
For the full story on Nwosu’s status, click here.
Hankins headed to NFI list
Macdonald said the Seahawks are placing 33-year-old nose tackle Johnathan Hankins on the non-football injury list due to a back issue.
“Long-term, I think he’s gonna be fine, but working through it,” Macdonald said. “Hank’s a vet, he’s a 12-year guy. We’re taking our time with it, so we’re not in a hurry.”
Walker back in action
After being limited in spring practices with an ankle injury, running back Kenneth Walker III was a full participant on Wednesday and showed some nice burst on several runs.
Walker’s production took a step back last season while missing six games due to injuries, including the final two contests with an ankle issue. The former second-round pick, who’s entering a pivotal final year of his rookie deal, will look to bounce back this fall in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s wide-zone blocking scheme.
“He looks great,” Macdonald said. “He’s in a great spot mentally. It’s just awesome seeing him do all the things that we wanted him to do from the get-go. So I know he’s really excited about what’s going on. Great first day with Ken.”
Horton back and ‘right in the mix’
Rookie fifth-round wide receiver Tory Horton appeared to be a full participant on Wednesday after being limited this spring while recovering from knee surgery.
That included some work early in practice as a punt returner alongside veteran return specialist Stevens Sims.
Horton was regarded by some as a potential late-round steal in April’s draft. Prior to the knee injury that disrupted his final college season, he posted back-to-back 1,100-yard receiving campaigns at Colorado State in 2022 and 2023. He also had three-punt return touchdowns over his three seasons with the Rams.
“We have a plan to bring him back full speed, but when he’s out there, he’s full-go,” Macdonald said. “We’re just kind of managing his reps right now. But he’s doing a great job and he’s right in the mix.”
Brady Russell’s role
Third-year pro Brady Russell, who was in the process of converting from tight end to fullback this offseason, got reps at both positions on Wednesday.
Russell spent the spring working at fullback, where he’s competing with rookie fifth-round pick Robbie Ouzts. But after the Seahawks released veteran tight end Noah Fant on Sunday, it appears Russell is back in the mix at his old position – in addition to his new one. With Fant gone, Russell would now likely be fourth on the tight end depth chart behind AJ Barner, Elijah Arroyo and Eric Saubert.
“I think what Brady brings to the table is he can do fullback stuff, and he can do tight end stuff, and so that makes you just more multiple on offense and how you can formation stuff,” Macdonald said. “So whether or not Noah was here or not, that’s what Brady brings to the table.”
More mixing and matching on O-line
Similar to this spring, the Seahawks continued to mix and match along the offensive line – a unit that will feature two of the most anticipated position battles of camp.
Olu Oluwatimi and Jalen Sundell continued to split the first-team reps at center, while Anthony Bradford and Christian Haynes split most of the first-team reps at right guard. In addition, Haynes also took some reps at center and Sundell logged some snaps at right guard.
Left tackle Charles Cross, rookie left guard Grey Zabel and right tackle Abraham Lucas are the presumptive starters at the other three spots.
Macdonald said the mixing and matching will probably continue into next week after they start practicing in pads.
“Right now, we’re kind of in a ramp phase, an execution phase,” Macdonald said. “We’re not really physically competing, so some of that evaluation’s going to take time.
“So when you get into pads and start doing more situational work, … all those battles will be able to show themselves and declare themselves.”
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SEATTLE – Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington. Eastern and central Washington will reach near 100F with high fire danger. The coast and north interior will be cooler, only in the 60s to 70s.
Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington.
Fire Weather Watch
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Lightning strikes could create new fire starts and, with very dry conditions in place, any new fire could spread quickly.
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
What’s next:
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms. The heaviest showers will be in the morning hours and will turn more scattered into the evening hours.
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms.
Looking Ahead:
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine. We will start to see highs reach the upper 80s to low 90s by early next week.
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine.
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After so many disappointing seasons with the interior offensive line, the Seattle Seahawks made a commitment last offseason to improve the unit. They started one big step at a time by drafting North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel in the first round, 18th overall pick, of the 2025 NFL Draft. This one was one of the last steps for the Seahawks to create one of the most productive offenses in the NFL.
Zabel wasn’t perfect in his rookie season, but he was good enough to validate the decision to draft him in the first round, and he showed improvement. Zabel is already a favorite among some Seahawks fans and some media outlets as they love his determination and spirit. It was a big jump from the FCS collegiate level to the NFL and this season, he has a chance to show why he might be a top-half-of-the-league guard.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Higher?
The Seahawks wanted a determined workhorse when looking for a guard. That’s exactly what they got in Zabel. Last season, he appeared in 1,051 snaps, which is only 10 fewer snaps than right tackle Abraham Lucas, who had the most offensive snaps. Zabel got better as the season progressed. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 81.5 and a run-block grade of 81.2 in Week 14 through the NFC Championship Game.
There were times last season when he looked like a monster against several defenders. He was pushing some defenders completely out of the way on pulling plays and even ran to defenders after the pass-catcher caught the ball. This is the mentality the Seahawks expect him to have going into his second season in the league. He has more experience and the complete trust of the team to be a franchise player on par with Lucas and left tackle Charles Cross. If he continues to improve, he will be another steal for the Seahawks.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Lower?
There were times last season when he didn’t quite catch up to the learning curve of the NFL. Zabel allowed two sacks, four hits and 24 pressures in 2025. The Seahawks expect those numbers to decrease significantly as he is experienced and capable of playing at an efficient level. While Zabel is impressive, he might not be the best player the Seahawks have selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. That honor belongs to slot cornerback Nick Emmanwori, who is stepping up to be the steal of the draft.
Zabel is easily one of the best second-year players and is one of the top offensive linemen, but there are players behind him because they haven’t proven to be consistently explosive for the Seahawks. There is going to be even more pressure on him this upcoming season. The Seahawks hired a more run-friendly coach in Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator. His ranking at the end of the season might be much better if he improves, or worse if he fails to reach expectations.
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SEATTLE – High pressure continues early this week, leading to more sunshine and warmer afternoon temperatures. Skies will be sunny, warm and dry through the middle of the week.
High pressure continues early this week, leading to more sunshine and warmer afternoon temperatures.
What’s next:
Highs today in the low to mid 80s for parts of western Washington, with highs in central and eastern Washington getting close to 100 degrees. The coast and northern interior will remain in the 70s with mostly sunny skies.
Highs today in the low to mid 80s for parts of western Washington.
Fire Risk Levels
The Fire Risk Levels this week will continue to elevate as we see warming temperatures and increased chance of thunderstorms. East of the cascades is already dry and warm, so the increased chance of new fire starts will be something to watch with the storms.
The Fire Risk Levels this week will continue to elevate as we see warming temperatures and increased chance of thunderstorms. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Looking Ahead:
Temperatures will continue to warm for western Washington through midweek, before we see another low pressure system swing inland Thursday. This low will increase changes of showers and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, and temperatures will be back to normal for this time of year. This cool down is short-lived as high pressure builds again and highs warm back up into the 80s by the weekend.
Temperatures will continue to warm for western Washington through midweek, before we see another low pressure system swing in Thursday.
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