Ed Dickson came to Seattle to win a Super Bowl: 'I chose to come here for a reason'

Ed Dickson came to Seattle to win a Super Bowl: 'I chose to come here for a reason'

RENTON, Wash. – Ed Dickson went to the Super Bowl when he played for the Baltimore Ravens.He went again when he played for the Carolina Panthers.He came to the Seattle Seahawks because he thinks they give him the best shot at a hat trick – even if not many people on the outside would agree.“I had a choice in free agency to go to a lot of different teams – I’m not gonna name them – but I chose to come here for a reason,” Dickson said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “I knew that we would have a chance in this division to get to the playoffs, go deep into the playoffs, and play for another Super Bowl.”The 31-year-old tight end out of Oregon was a third-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2010.

RENTON, Wash. – Ed Dickson went to the Super Bowl when he played for the Baltimore Ravens.He went again when he played for the Carolina Panthers.He came to the Seattle Seahawks because he thinks they give him the best shot at a hat trick – even if not many people on the outside would agree.“I had a choice in free agency to go to a lot of different teams – I’m not gonna name them – but I chose to come here for a reason,” Dickson said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “I knew that we would have a chance in this division to get to the playoffs, go deep into the playoffs, and play for another Super Bowl.”The 31-year-old tight end out of Oregon was a third-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2010.

Local kids with amputations get surprise meeting with Seahawks' Shaquem Griffin

Local kids with amputations get surprise meeting with Seahawks' Shaquem Griffin

Watch story here: Video of local kids with amputations getting surprise meeting with Seahawks' Shaquem GriffinRENTON-- A group of local kids with amputations got the surprise of a lifetime at Seahawks training camp.

Watch story here: Video of local kids with amputations getting surprise meeting with Seahawks' Shaquem GriffinRENTON-- A group of local kids with amputations got the surprise of a lifetime at Seahawks training camp.

Ifedi must cut down on mistakes to stay in Seahawks lineup

Ifedi must cut down on mistakes to stay in Seahawks lineup

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Germain Ifedi was back with the first unit in training camp Monday, two days after Seattle coach Pete Carroll yanked the starting right tackle from the lineup during the Seahawks' scrimmage.The embattled offensive lineman is hoping to keep his starting spot, but didn't help his cause in Saturday's scrimmage when he was flagged for a false start and a holding penalty.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Germain Ifedi was back with the first unit in training camp Monday, two days after Seattle coach Pete Carroll yanked the starting right tackle from the lineup during the Seahawks' scrimmage.The embattled offensive lineman is hoping to keep his starting spot, but didn't help his cause in Saturday's scrimmage when he was flagged for a false start and a holding penalty.

'He's not too happy': Shaquem Griffin moved in with his brother, then bought a puppy named Tank

'He's not too happy': Shaquem Griffin moved in with his brother, then bought a puppy named Tank

RENTON, Wash. – It turns out that Shaquill Griffin’s fears were well founded.During a recent interview with Q13, Griffin said he was ecstatic his twin brother Shaquem had been drafted to join him on the Seattle Seahawks – but a little concerned about Shaquem’s executive decision that the two would be roommates.Sure enough, Shaquem’s taking over the place.“I’m extremely blessed, and I’ve just got to get a better reaction from my brother because he’s not too happy I moved in with him,” Shaquem laughed after practice at the VMAC on Friday.“It’s going well.

RENTON, Wash. – It turns out that Shaquill Griffin’s fears were well founded.During a recent interview with Q13, Griffin said he was ecstatic his twin brother Shaquem had been drafted to join him on the Seattle Seahawks – but a little concerned about Shaquem’s executive decision that the two would be roommates.Sure enough, Shaquem’s taking over the place.“I’m extremely blessed, and I’ve just got to get a better reaction from my brother because he’s not too happy I moved in with him,” Shaquem laughed after practice at the VMAC on Friday.“It’s going well.

'I almost had tears in my eyes': Brandon Marshall grateful for shot with Seahawks

'I almost had tears in my eyes': Brandon Marshall grateful for shot with Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. – Brandon Marshall is a blunt man.The 34-year-old wide receiver talked at length after the Seattle Seahawks practiced Thursday at the VMAC about the struggles he’s gone through in recent seasons, capped by the ankle injury that ended his season with the New York Giants in Week 5 last year.Marshall said he was grateful to be back on the field with the Seahawks after a long, difficult road back to full health.“Just being able to get out there and feel the grass the way I felt it before, my feet under me, was special,” Marshall said. “Then catching the ball, that’s special.

RENTON, Wash. – Brandon Marshall is a blunt man.The 34-year-old wide receiver talked at length after the Seattle Seahawks practiced Thursday at the VMAC about the struggles he’s gone through in recent seasons, capped by the ankle injury that ended his season with the New York Giants in Week 5 last year.Marshall said he was grateful to be back on the field with the Seahawks after a long, difficult road back to full health.“Just being able to get out there and feel the grass the way I felt it before, my feet under me, was special,” Marshall said. “Then catching the ball, that’s special.

Sweezy 'blessed' to be back with Seahawks after 'hardest year of my life'

Sweezy 'blessed' to be back with Seahawks after 'hardest year of my life'

RENTON, Wash. – J.R. Sweezy lived a lifetime in the two years he was gone from Seattle.The Seahawks’ seventh-round draft pick in 2012, Sweezy battled injuries for two season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before injuries cut his time there short and he opted to sign on to return to Seattle on Wednesday.

RENTON, Wash. – J.R. Sweezy lived a lifetime in the two years he was gone from Seattle.The Seahawks’ seventh-round draft pick in 2012, Sweezy battled injuries for two season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before injuries cut his time there short and he opted to sign on to return to Seattle on Wednesday.

Tyler Lockett says he's back to full speed, 'feeling a lot better than I did last year'

Tyler Lockett says he's back to full speed, 'feeling a lot better than I did last year'

RENTON, Wash. – If you thought Tyler Lockett looked a step slow last season, you’re not alone.Lockett thought the same thing.The Seattle Seahawks receiver talked to Q13 FOX on Tuesday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, saying he’s finally fully recovered from a brutal broken leg he suffered against the Arizona Cardinals in December 2016.“I’m feeling a lot better than I did last year,” Lockett said. “I’m looking forward to the season.

RENTON, Wash. – If you thought Tyler Lockett looked a step slow last season, you’re not alone.Lockett thought the same thing.The Seattle Seahawks receiver talked to Q13 FOX on Tuesday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, saying he’s finally fully recovered from a brutal broken leg he suffered against the Arizona Cardinals in December 2016.“I’m feeling a lot better than I did last year,” Lockett said. “I’m looking forward to the season.

Doug Baldwin: 'There’s just a lack of empathy overall'

Doug Baldwin: 'There’s just a lack of empathy overall'

RENTON, Wash. – Doug Baldwin is happy to admit he’s changed.Although newer Seattle Seahawks fans know Baldwin as much for his social activism as for his Pro Bowl-caliber work as a wide receiver, it wasn’t long ago that he was widely known as Angry Doug.“Five years ago I was still very selfish, and still very in my own world, in my own bubble,” Baldwin said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “… Five years ago, I was still so wrapped up in Instagram and Twitter, blinded by real stuff that’s going on in the world.”Even Baldwin is surprised at the level of his own community involvement.

RENTON, Wash. – Doug Baldwin is happy to admit he’s changed.Although newer Seattle Seahawks fans know Baldwin as much for his social activism as for his Pro Bowl-caliber work as a wide receiver, it wasn’t long ago that he was widely known as Angry Doug.“Five years ago I was still very selfish, and still very in my own world, in my own bubble,” Baldwin said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “… Five years ago, I was still so wrapped up in Instagram and Twitter, blinded by real stuff that’s going on in the world.”Even Baldwin is surprised at the level of his own community involvement.

Duane Brown: 'It's an incredible feeling' getting long-term deal with Seahawks

Duane Brown: 'It's an incredible feeling' getting long-term deal with Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. – Duane Brown’s in Seattle for the long haul, and he’s excited for what the future holds.The Seattle Seahawks’ left tackle agreed to a three-year contract extension over the weekend that will reportedly keep him with the team through 2021.At training camp at the VMAC on Monday, Brown says he sees an offensive line that’s getting better fast.“Coming in halfway through the season, I was very excited at the potential that we had as a unit up front,” Brown told Q13 News. “So signing on, being able to be here through the offseason, being able to build with the guys – being able to improve individually with the team, and know I’m secured here for a few years to come – it’s an incredible feeling.”After a stretch of instability and poor play on the line, the Seahawks suddenly find themselves with a returning core.

RENTON, Wash. – Duane Brown’s in Seattle for the long haul, and he’s excited for what the future holds.The Seattle Seahawks’ left tackle agreed to a three-year contract extension over the weekend that will reportedly keep him with the team through 2021.At training camp at the VMAC on Monday, Brown says he sees an offensive line that’s getting better fast.“Coming in halfway through the season, I was very excited at the potential that we had as a unit up front,” Brown told Q13 News. “So signing on, being able to be here through the offseason, being able to build with the guys – being able to improve individually with the team, and know I’m secured here for a few years to come – it’s an incredible feeling.”After a stretch of instability and poor play on the line, the Seahawks suddenly find themselves with a returning core.

Solari says there's 'open competition' all along the Seahawks' offensive line

Solari says there's 'open competition' all along the Seahawks' offensive line

RENTON, Wash. – In theory, at least, the Seattle Seahawks are starting from scratch on the offensive line this preseason.Speaking after practice at the VMAC on Monday afternoon, new offensive line coach Mike Solari said every position will be an “open competition” during training camp.“It’ll change every day,” Solari said. “That’s the key thing about – what? – competition.

RENTON, Wash. – In theory, at least, the Seattle Seahawks are starting from scratch on the offensive line this preseason.Speaking after practice at the VMAC on Monday afternoon, new offensive line coach Mike Solari said every position will be an “open competition” during training camp.“It’ll change every day,” Solari said. “That’s the key thing about – what? – competition.

Seahawks agree to contract extension with offensive tackle Duane Brown

Seahawks agree to contract extension with offensive tackle Duane Brown

RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a contract extension with one of their top players Saturday.No,  it wasn't Earl Thomas.The Seahawks announced they agreed to a three-year contract extension with Duane Brown, the four-time Pro Bowl left tackle for whom they traded last fall.The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported it would be a three-year extension worth $36.5 million that will keep Brown with the team through 2021.

RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a contract extension with one of their top players Saturday.No,  it wasn't Earl Thomas.The Seahawks announced they agreed to a three-year contract extension with Duane Brown, the four-time Pro Bowl left tackle for whom they traded last fall.The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported it would be a three-year extension worth $36.5 million that will keep Brown with the team through 2021.

LIVE: The first day of Seattle Seahawks training camp

LIVE: The first day of Seattle Seahawks training camp

RENTON, Wash. – It’s the beginning of a new beginning.After an offseason of turnover, the new-look Seattle Seahawks take the field at the VMAC on Thursday for the first time since a 26-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on New Year’s Eve.They’re kicking things off at 10 a.m. with a live two-hour special on the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX.

RENTON, Wash. – It’s the beginning of a new beginning.After an offseason of turnover, the new-look Seattle Seahawks take the field at the VMAC on Thursday for the first time since a 26-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on New Year’s Eve.They’re kicking things off at 10 a.m. with a live two-hour special on the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX.

5 questions the Seahawks will answer before training camp's over

5 questions the Seahawks will answer before training camp's over

After six years of what passes for stability in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks head into training camp with a clipboard full of question marks.

After six years of what passes for stability in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks head into training camp with a clipboard full of question marks.

Multiple reports confirm Earl Thomas won't show up for Seahawks training camp

Multiple reports confirm Earl Thomas won't show up for Seahawks training camp

SEATTLE – Multiple reports Tuesday confirmed what Earl Thomas has already said: The Seattle Seahawks’ Pro Bowl free safety has no intention of being at the VMAC when the team starts training camp.The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and NBC Sports Radio’s Newy Scruggs both cited sources saying Thomas would be a no-show.

SEATTLE – Multiple reports Tuesday confirmed what Earl Thomas has already said: The Seattle Seahawks’ Pro Bowl free safety has no intention of being at the VMAC when the team starts training camp.The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and NBC Sports Radio’s Newy Scruggs both cited sources saying Thomas would be a no-show.

Ken Norton is back, and he's fired up: 'You gotta lead 'em into battle!'

Ken Norton is back, and he's fired up: 'You gotta lead 'em into battle!'

RENTON, Wash. – Sure, the Seattle Seahawks lost quite a few familiar faces during the offseason.But they did bring back a couple of old favorites in key roles: Ken Norton Jr., for one.Norton, the Seahawks’ linebackers coach from 2010-2014, is back as defensive coordinator after spending time with the Oakland Raiders.“I think when you leave Seattle, or you work here for a while, it always stays in your heart,” Norton said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “So I was gone, but I never really left cause my heart was still here.

RENTON, Wash. – Sure, the Seattle Seahawks lost quite a few familiar faces during the offseason.But they did bring back a couple of old favorites in key roles: Ken Norton Jr., for one.Norton, the Seahawks’ linebackers coach from 2010-2014, is back as defensive coordinator after spending time with the Oakland Raiders.“I think when you leave Seattle, or you work here for a while, it always stays in your heart,” Norton said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “So I was gone, but I never really left cause my heart was still here.