Russell Wilson – ‘NFL’s Worst QB’ – Embarrassed Again in Rams’ Blowout

DEC 25 RUSSELL’S THE WORST? The Los Angeles Rams’ 51-14 Christmas crushing of Russell Wilson’s Denver Broncos diminished the previous Seattle QB’s new group to 4-11. However in some methods, this marked a brand new low.

Wilson did not belong on the identical subject with Baker Mayfield. … inflicting our guys at Rams Digest SI, protecting the sport, to recommend that Russ is “the crummiest QB within the NFL.”

Mayfield, bear in mind, was dumped outright by Carolina however now, off waivers, continues to climb from the scrapheap to supply promise, right here ending a wildly environment friendly 24 of 28 for 230 yards and two TD tosses.

And Wilson? He was a part of a Broncos offense that gave up 4 interceptions and 6 sacks. (‘Hawk-turned-Ram bobby Wagner had considered one of every on his unlucky outdated pal Wilson.)

Writes Rams SI: “Wilson’s Broncos are going nowhere in a painfully plodding method, making this humiliation largely watchable in the best way of a slow-motion practice wreck.”

OK, perhaps Wilson is not “the crummiest.” However the Broncos’ commerce for him?

Yeah. To the delight of Seahawks followers … the crummiest.

DEC 24 HOMER QUESTIONABLE Seattle Seahawks backup working Travis Homer is questionable to return vs. the Chiefs on Sunday afternoon with an ankle harm. 

Homer’s harm occurred within the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium, with the Seahawks trailing 7-0. 

DeeJay Dallas will fill in for Homer because the No. 2 working again till Homer is ready to return. 

DEC 21 FOUR TO PRO BOWL The Seattle Seahawks might be represented within the 2023 Professional Bowl by 4 gamers, the NFL introduced. Quandre Diggs and Jason Myers might be going again, and a pair of first-timers – the vet QB Geno Smith and the rookie nook Tariq Woolen – might be becoming a member of them.

DEC 21 FRANCO PASSES AWAY Franco Harris, the previous Steelers all-time nice who completed his Corridor of Fame profession with the Seahawks, has handed away on the age of 72.

Harris, the working again recognized within the soccer world for “The Immaculate Reception,” was a part of 4 Steelers Tremendous Bowl winners. Harris performed 13 years within the NFL – 12 with the Steelers and one with the Seahawks in 1984 earlier than the nine-time Professional Bowler retired.

Harris’ demise comes on the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of the play that marked Pittsburgh soar to title rivalry NFL’s elite and simply earlier than this weekend’s plan to retire his No. 32 throughout a ceremony at halftime of the Steelers sport in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders – the identical group he victimized with the wild carom-catch for a profitable TD in a playoff sport in opposition to Oakland in 1972.

DEC 20 TREADWELL SIGNED

Extensive receiver Laquon Treadwell has been elevated from the observe squad to the Seahawks roster thrice this season, which means a call is due: Name him up once more and he is ultimately subjected to waivers. Or …

Signal Treadwell to the energetic roster, which ESPN experiences is now within the works on Tuesday.

Treadwell, Minnesota’s first-round choose in 2016, has one catch for one yard in his three appearances this yr and has helped on particular groups.

DEC 15 LOCKET INJURED

Throughout their crushing defeat to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night time, the Seattle Seahawks could have additionally suffered a devastating personnel loss, with wideout Tyler Lockett being compelled to go away the sport with a damaged index finger.

Pete Carroll up to date the media on Lockett’s standing following the sport. 

Carroll expects Lockett to overlook time as a result of harm. 

“I can not even fathom it,” Carrol stated. “I can not fathom taking part in with out Tyler.”

DEC 13 MISSING DEEBO The San Francisco 49ers are 9-4 and within the driver’s seat within the NFC West as they method Thursday’s go to to Seattle. It is all feel-good … perhaps even ultimately for do-it-all star Deebo Samuel.

He left Sunday’s 35-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers within the second quarter with what appeared like a leg harm. … and the famously robust and proficient Samuel was carted away in tears.

However now it is potential that Samuel – who has points together with his knee and ankle – could make it again someday earlier than the top of the season.

The 49ers have some respiration room within the division, with Seattle at 7-6 chasing. Samuel might be watching on Thursday, however because the playoffs method? Deebo – who has caught 54 passes for 612 yards and two touchdowns this season whereas additionally speeding 41 occasions for 228 yards and three scores – will benefit watching.

DEC 11 WILSON CONCUSSION Russell Wilson was knocked out of the sport in opposition to the Chiefs with a concussion on Sunday, all a part of the Broncos’ 34-28 loss.

Wilson has skilled a dismal season for the 3-10 Broncos since orchestrating his method out of Seattle by way of a blockbuster commerce.

First-year Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett stated Wilson is now entered into the concussion protocol. His standing for the sport subsequent Sunday in opposition to Arizona is unsure.

“He was preventing the entire sport. I give him a lot credit score,” Hackett stated of Wilson. “He was taking part in rather well.”

DEC 11 WOODS OUT The Seattle Seahawks look like with out considered one of their greatest defensive linemen for the remainder of their Sunday matchup with the Carolina Panthers, with Al Woods listed as uncertain to return with a heel harm, per Seahawks Public Relations. 

The Seahawks trailed 20-14 on the time of the harm. 

DEC 10 LAQUON UP The Seattle Seahawks have made a trio of roster strikes prematurely of Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Carolina Panthers, together with the elevation of receiver Laquon Treadwell from the observe squad.

With accidents to Ken Walker and DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer, Tony Jones and elevated Godwin Igwebuike are in play at working again,

Moreover, Jon Rhattigan has been activated off the PUP checklist.

DEC. 6 SEAHAWKS SIGN WAYNE GALLMAN

The Seattle Seahawks reportedly added some working depth to their offense on Tuesday, signing veteran working again Wayne Gallman to the observe squad.

Gallman is available in at a place of want for the Seahawks, who’re already brief on the place. To not point out that beginning working again Ken Walker III is at the moment battling an ankle harm. 

Initially drafted by the  Giants within the fourth spherical of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson, Gallman spent 4 seasons in New York speeding 338 occasions for 1,444 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and 9 touchdowns in 43 video games, with 14 begins. 

Final season, Gallman frolicked on each the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings taking part in in eight video games and speeding 28 occasions 104 yards. 

He was additionally briefly on the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs observe squad earlier this season.

DEC. 4 JIMMY GAROPPOLO CARTED OFF In a matchup in opposition to the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was carted to the locker room with an ankle harm after their opening drive. 

Labeled as questionable to return, if Garoppolo stays out and misses important time it’s going to have a big effect on the NFC West race. 

For the Seahawks, who at the moment discover themselves on the surface wanting in of the playoffs, the 49ers being compelled to depend on rookie quarterback Brock Purdy could possibly be a lift that they should win the division.

NOV 30 RUSS LOSES IT Russell Wilson has the commerce he needed and he has a $250 million contract.

What he doesn’t have with the 3-8 Denver Broncos? The locker room.

“Russ has misplaced some individuals round that group. He has misplaced some individuals in that locker room,” NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero reports.

It is price noting that Pelissero is not within the enterprise of gossip, neither is he “anti-Wilson.” That makes this an actual drawback for Wilson – who has simply eight touchdowns and 5 interceptions by way of 10 video games this season – and for the Broncos, who gave up a gold mine in commerce however group has now misplaced every of its final three video games.

NOV 26 TREADWELL ELEVATED

In search of further large receiver depth, the Seattle Seahawks have elevated former Jaguars and Vikings move catcher Laquon Treadwell to the energetic roster. 

Final season in Jacksonville, Treadwell has 33 catches on 51 targets for 434 yards and a landing in 12 video games, with seven begins. 

NOV 20 DK FINED Seahawks large receiver DK Metcalf has been fined $29,785 by the NFL for “unsportsmanlike conduct” penalty in final week’s loss to the Bucs in Germany.

Metcalf was flagged in that sport for “arguing with an official” (if you happen to may name it that) over an uncalled defensive move interference penalty ultimately zone.

Metcalf completed with a group excessive 71 receiving yards on six catches. … and now throughout the group’s bye has to cough up nearly $30,000 for a finger-point.

NOV 9 ‘NEVER MORE WRONG’ The At the very least Curt Menefee is admitting it.

“I’m not afraid to say I don’t assume I’ve ever been extra improper a couple of group popping out of coaching camp than I used to be this Seahawks group,” Menefee instructed Seattle Sports activities’ Brock and Salk on Tuesday.

The Seahawks are 6-3 and Menefee, host of “FOX NFL Sunday” and the Seahawks preseason TV play-by-play announcer, stated he thought they could be fortunate to win six video games complete.

Menefee particularly talked about coach Pete Carroll, saying “He was enthusiastic about this group” at camp and that perhaps all of us ought to have picked up on that. And he talked about Geno Smith, a shock MVP candidate.

“I’m joyful for him, I genuinely am as a result of I feel it’s an important comeback story,” Menefee stated of the QB.

NOVEMBER 1 SEAHAWKS WAIVE SIDNEY JONES 

The Seattle Seahawks have waived veteran cornerback Sidney Jones, after the conclusion of Tuesday’s NFL Commerce Deadline. 

The Seahawks had tried to maneuver Jones earlier than the deadline, however have been unable to take action. 

In two seasons with the Seahawks, Jones performed in 19 video games, beginning 11, with 66 tackles, and 10 move deflections. 

OCTOBER 25 SEAHAWKS RELEASE TWO FROM PRACTICE SQUAD

The Seattle Seahawks introduced Tuesday that they’ve launched working again Godwin Igwebuike and linebacker Christian Jones from the observe squad.

Igwebuike emerged as an underrated depth piece at working again for the Detroit Lions. Final season, he rushed 18 occasions for 118 yards and a landing whereas catching seven passes for 60 yards.

Jones appeared in three video games this season after three elevations from the observe squad.

OCTOBER 20 STAR RB HEADING TO NFC WEST

The Carolina Panthers have discovered a commerce associate for star working again, Christian McCaffrey – the San Francisco 49ers.

Based on a number of experiences, the Panthers might be sending McCaffrey to the Seahawks’ NFC West rivals in change for a number of second-day picks.

The Rams and Payments have been additionally stated to be within the working for McCaffrey

Simply final week in opposition to the Rams, McCaffrey had 158 yards from scrimmage in 20 complete touches. And for the season, the Stanford product has 670 yards from scrimmage on 118 touches, with three touchdowns, in an in any other case anemic offense. 

OCT 19 PRACTICE SQUAD MOVES The Seahawks made two observe squad strikes on Wednesday. Seattle signed former WSU standout WR Easop Winston to their observe squad and launched Kevin Kassis to make room for Winston.

Winston caught 137 balls for 1,624 yards and 19 touchdowns for the Cougars over 26 video games and frolicked with the Rams and Saints earlier than arriving in Seattle.

OCT 18 SEATTLE SIGNING The Seahawks on Tuesday had in for a go to veteran defensive sort out Vernon Butler and supplied exercises to Notre Dame QB Jack Coan, receivers Dai’Jean Dixon, Dazz Newsome and Easop Winston (of Washington State) and have determined to signal Winston to the observe squad.

OCT 17 NFC WEST TRADE

The Arizona Cardinals have acquired large receiver Robbie Anderson from the Carolina Panthers by way of commerce.

Anderson, who performed in Los Angeles in opposition to the Rams on Sunday, was kicked out of the sport by his personal head coach, Steve Wilks.

“I used to be actually confused,” Anderson stated after the sport. “I needed to be within the sport. I’ve by no means had someone yell to get out of the sport. So I used to be actually confused and upset by that. I ought to be. I do not see no person that could be a true competitor, that is aware of the worth they create and has true ardour for the sport, that might be OK with being instructed to not do one thing or being taken out of one thing after they did not do nothing improper.”

OCT 12 MARINERS/SEAHAWKS GAMEPLAN SET

The contingency plans for the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals’ kick-off time have now formally been set. 

Within the occasion that the Seattle Mariners American League Divisional Playoffs Sequence vs. the Houston Astros goes to 4 video games, the kickoff time might be moved from 1:05 pm PT, to 2:30 PM PT, in response to experiences. 

Houston at the moment leads the sequence 1-0 and will sweep the five-game sequence by profitable the subsequent two video games, negating the need of the time change. 

Ought to the Mariners win one of many subsequent two video games, the primary pitch for Sport 4 of their sequence might be at 1:07 pm PT. 

OCT 10 GAME TIME MOVED?

Based on Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, the Seattle Seahawks are in discussions to maneuver the kickoff time of their Sunday matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, in order to not battle with Sport 4 of the Seattle Mariners MLB Divisional sequence in opposition to the Houston Astros. 

Carroll says Seahawks are discussing all choices, ought to the occasions’ battle with each other. 

OCT 9 WALKER HOUSE CALL

In aid of his injured teammate Rashaad Penny, Seahawks rookie working again Kenneth Walker has already made a significant influence within the sport up to now in opposition to the Saints, breaking free for a 69-yard landing run to provide Seattle a quick 32-31 lead within the fourth quarter.

Sadly for the Seahawks, the Saints responded with an extended Taysom Hill landing run of their very own on the very subsequent drive, and moved up 39-32 after the 2 level conversion.

OCT 9 PENNY OUT The Seattle Seahawks are down a working again of their sport in opposition to the New Orleans Saints as working again Rashaad Penny sustained a decrease leg harm within the sport and was carted off.

The Seattle Seahawks could also be down a working again of their sport in opposition to the New Orleans Saints as we speak. Operating again Rashaad Penny probably suffered a decrease leg harm within the sport. He was capable of make it to the sideline however needed to be helped to the bench by teammates to get checked out by trainers.

Penny had eight carries for 54 yards earlier than getting damage and now provides technique to not less than partially the rookie Kenneth Walker III.

OCTOBER 7 SAINTS NAME ANDY DALTON STARTING QB VS. SEAHAWKS

The Seattle Seahawks are set to face Andy Dalton and the New Orleans Saints this weekend after starter Jameis Winston was dominated out for the second straight week with a again and hip harm.

Dalton made his Saints debut final week in London in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings. Dalton accomplished over 70 % of his passes and threw for 236 yards and a landing in a 28-25 loss.

The Saints and Seahawks play at 10 a.m. in New Orleans on Sunday.

OCTOBER 6 ROSTER MOVES 

Seahawks defensive finish L.J. Collier (elbow) missed the primary 4 video games of the season on IR however has now been designated to return to observe. … opening up a three-week window for his roster return..

In the meantime, the Seahawks added an outdated pal to the observe squad, signing heart Joey Hunt, and lower DB Quandre Mosely from the observe squad.

SEPTEMBER 28 SEAHAWKS PLACE HOMER ON IR

The Seattle Seahawks have positioned working again Travis Homer on IR, following a rib harm he sustained on Sunday in opposition to the Falcons. 

To switch Homer, the Seahawks added cornerback Xavier Crawford to the 53-man roster. 

The Seahawks additionally signed working again Godwin Igwebuike and fullback Cullen Gillaspia to the observe squad.

SEPTEMBER 20 SEAHAWKS SEND CB TO PRACTICE SQUAD

Following their 27-7 blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks have despatched cornerback Xavier Crawford again to the observe squad. 

Crawford was elevated to the energetic roster for the matchup with the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 13 SEAHAWKS ROOKIE RB TO MAKE DEBUT

Per Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, rookie working again Kenneth Walker III, who missed the group’s season-opening win over the Broncos on Monday Night time Soccer this week, will make his NFL debut subsequent Sunday in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers. 

“(Walker) is going to be out there this week,” Carroll instructed 710 ESPN in Seattle.

Earlier than being chosen within the second spherical by Seattle, Walker was a Heisman finalist final season with the Michigan State Spartans, speeding for 1,636 yards on the yr.

SEPTEMBER 12 SEAHAWKS SEND ROBINSON TO IR, SIGN TWO FROM PRACTICE SQUAD

Simply hours forward of their Monday Night time Soccer season opener, the Seahawks have made a number of transactions, sending exterior linebacker Alton Robinson to injured reserve, conserving him out for not less than 4 video games. 

Robinson injured his knee within the preseason finale. To switch Robinson, Seattle elevated observe squad linebacker Tanner Muse.

The Seahawks have additionally dominated out deep snapper Tyler Ott with a shoulder harm, elevating Carson Tinker to take his place.

AUG 31 UPDATE

The Seahawks, together with the Dallas Cowboys, made a current name to the New York Jets about disgruntled receiver Denzel Mims. 

How a lot does Seattle want extra receiver assist? That is a topic for debate.

How a lot does Seattle need to hand over for Mims? Our guys at CowboysSI.com have the small print on what the Cowboys – and the Seahawks – stated “no” to.

AUGUST 30 CUTS BEGIN

9:15 AM: Based on Brady Henderson, the Seahawks have knowledgeable heart Dakoda Shepley he is being waived. The previous CFL star joined the group as a waiver pickup final August after being launched by the 49ers and appeared in all three preseason video games seeing snaps behind Austin Blythe and Kyle Fuller.

10:20 AM: Regardless of a robust preseason exhibiting, per Doug Kyed of PFF and confirmed by way of a group supply, the Seahawks will launch undrafted rookie security Scott Nelson. The previous Wisconsin standout produced six tackles and allowed just one catch for seven yards on 73 defensive snaps in exhibition play and could possibly be a precedence candidate to re-sign on observe squad as insurance coverage on the security place.

10:45 AM: Based on Henderson, on account of a crowded group forward of him, the Seahawks have knowledgeable tight finish Tyler Mabry of his launch. The group additionally lower ties with former Washington receiver Aaron Fuller.

10:47 AM: After ending third on the group amongst receivers in receptions and receiving yards a yr in the past, the Seahawks are formally transferring on from veteran wideout Freddie Swain. The 2020 sixth-round choose performed his method out of a roster spot this month, fighting drops throughout the preseason and falling down the depth chart throughout coaching camp behind the likes of rookie Dareke Younger and Penny Hart.

11:01 AM: Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Community, the Seahawks have launched linebacker Tanner Muse. The ex-Clemson security appeared in six video games final season, producing 4 tackles on particular groups.

11:24 AM: Shifting on from a former prime choose, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler experiences the Seahawks have knowledgeable security Marquise Blair of his launch. Coming off of two injury-shortened seasons, the fourth-year defender began coaching camp working at nickel cornerback earlier than transitioning again to security full-time and struggled with tackling all through the preseason. Handed on the depth chart by Josh Jones, he turned expendable in a crowded place group additionally that includes Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, and Ryan Neal.

August 29

8:48 AM: With Trey Lance set to take over beneath heart, the 49ers have a probably costly resolution awaiting them on veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. If the group releases him earlier than Tuesday’s deadline, they’d save $25.5 million in cap house. However in response to insider Jordan Schultz, basic supervisor John Lynch is not eager on the concept of Garoppolo ending up with the Seahawks, who play their division rivals in Week 2 and will have curiosity in upgrading on the place if he turns into out there to signal. This might be a scenario price monitoring over the subsequent 24 hours.

2:22 PM: Garoppolo will not be coming to Seattle. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the veteran quarterback agreed to a restructured one-year contract to remain in San Francisco that features a no-trade clause, which certainly would eradicate the potential of being dealt to a division rival.

Garoppolo and the Niners have a brand new deal agreed that’s price $6.5 million in absolutely assured base wage, a discount of about $19 million from his earlier wage.

August 28

11:05 AM: Within the first introduced lower, Professional Soccer Community’s Aaron Wilson reported Seattle has waived undrafted rookie Cade Brewer for the second time in lower than two weeks. The previous Texas standout signed with the Seahawks after the draft and caught three passes for 17 yards in three exhibition video games.

11:29 AM: Per Brady Henderson of ESPN, the Seahawks have waived cornerback Jameson Houston. Initially signed on August 10, he appeared in all three preseason video games, registering 5 tackles.

1:16 PM: Together with confirming Houston and Brewer had been lower, the Seahawks introduced cornerback Tre Brown (knee) has been transferred to the reserve/PUP checklist, which suggests he’ll miss not less than the primary 4 common season video games. The second-year defender missed all of coaching camp and continues to get better from a patellar tendon harm suffered in Week 11 final season.

As well as, Seattle waived linebacker Aaron Donkor and working again Ronnie Rivers, bringing the roster to 76 gamers. Donkor, who joined the group by way of the Worldwide Participant Pathway Program in 2021, appeared in a single preseason sport earlier than being sidelined by a hamstring harm, whereas Rivers performed within the last preseason sport after being signed final week.

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