The Seahawks trimmed to 53 on a tough cutdown day, freeing cap space by cutting Marquez Valdes-Scantling and trading Mike Jerrell to Atlanta for a conditional seventh. The move reshapes the WR room toward bigger, run-first options and opens the door for Cody White and Dariq Young to push for early-season roles, while fans watch for practice-squad gems like the undrafted pair Jared Ivy and Connor Ul showing upside on defense.

Defensively, Seattle’s depth questions at nose and inside linebacker loom, prompting talk of waiver pickups or trades. The staff leaned into a physical, run-focused identity, which bodes well for the young blockers and edge players, but fantasy players should monitor who lands the early-down workload and how the group fills remaining gaps on waivers.

Green Bay looms as the Week 3 preseason foil while Seattle’s rookies push for info on who makes the 53-man bubble. Jaylen Milroe’s late-game exposure and Nuosu’s return shape the Seahawks’ depth chart, with a hinge on the O-line and run game. Griff Sturgeon breaks down how the border lines around Sundell and Olu Sundell’s center spot could tilt early-season ceilings, and how development here ties to Week 1 outcomes.

Conversations widen to potential trades and veteran-rock glue figures like Cooper Kupp, Micah Parsons, and Trey Hendrickson, plus veteran influence from Bobby Wagner. Tory Horton and Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerge as clear fantasy levers in Seattle, while the O-line’s growth and Milroe’s growth path keep the fantasy chatter sharp into the regular season.

Football Fest gave Seahawk fans their first glimpse of the 2025 squad as they geared up for the upcoming season. Under Mike McDonald's new coaching methods, practices have shifted from traditional scrimmages to a more analytical approach, emphasizing situational drills instead of statistics. The chemistry between Sam Darnold and Jackson Smith-Njigba is becoming apparent, with JSN stepping up as the leading receiver in the absence of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Alongside him, Dariq Young and Tory Horton have also made significant strides, with Young showcasing his touchdown-scoring prowess.

Defensively, Tyrese Knight and Drake Thomas displayed promise, especially in their run defense. Despite not being a typical game, standout performances from players like Milro and Broadden highlighted the team's potential. This practice session, while not an official game, has left fans excited about the upcoming season.