Carroll said he supports Bennett, but 'I think we should all be standing' during anthem
RENTON, Wash. - Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that he doesn’t agree with Michael Bennett’s decision to sit during the national anthem, but does support his right to do so.During his post-practice press conference at the VMAC, Carroll said Bennett’s action before Seattle’s game against the L.A. Chargers on Sunday came as a surprise.“I support the heck out of him and his concerns and issues and all that,” Carroll said. “When it comes to it, I love our country and I think we should stand for our opportunities when the flag is represented.
RENTON, Wash. - Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that he doesn’t agree with Michael Bennett’s decision to sit during the national anthem, but does support his right to do so.During his post-practice press conference at the VMAC, Carroll said Bennett’s action before Seattle’s game against the L.A. Chargers on Sunday came as a surprise.“I support the heck out of him and his concerns and issues and all that,” Carroll said. “When it comes to it, I love our country and I think we should stand for our opportunities when the flag is represented.
NFL's Goodell: Have to understand other side in anthem protests
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Asked about players who did not stand for the national anthem before preseason games, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that while the playing of the anthem is a special moment to him, "we also have to understand the other side."Goodell made the comments at University of Phoenix Stadium during a 45-minute question-and-answer period with Arizona Cardinals club seat holders.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Asked about players who did not stand for the national anthem before preseason games, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that while the playing of the anthem is a special moment to him, "we also have to understand the other side."Goodell made the comments at University of Phoenix Stadium during a 45-minute question-and-answer period with Arizona Cardinals club seat holders.
Seahawks' Michael Bennett plans to continue national anthem protest
CARSON, Calif. -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said Sunday he will sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice and segregation.Bennett sat on the visiting bench during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the Seahawks' preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, a decision he made prior to protests by white supremacists at the University of Virginia over the weekend.
CARSON, Calif. -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said Sunday he will sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice and segregation.Bennett sat on the visiting bench during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the Seahawks' preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, a decision he made prior to protests by white supremacists at the University of Virginia over the weekend.
Michael Bennett sits on bench during national anthem; rest of Seahawks link arms
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett sat on the bench during the national anthem before the team’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett sat on the bench during the national anthem before the team’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
Marshawn Lynch sits during anthem in Raiders loss in Arizona
In his first game in an Oakland Raider uniform, Marshawn Lynch didn't play a down.
In his first game in an Oakland Raider uniform, Marshawn Lynch didn't play a down.
Russell Wilson wants to be a hero to three Seattle sports franchises
The Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl-winning quarterback told Q13 News he’s “passionate” about bringing the SuperSonics back to town, as well as an NHL team.
The Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl-winning quarterback told Q13 News he’s “passionate” about bringing the SuperSonics back to town, as well as an NHL team.
Kam Chancellor: 'I like giving all of me to my teammates'
RENTON, Wash. – Listen to Kam Chancellor talk for a few minutes, and you’ll get a good idea of why he’s arguably the most respected man in the Seattle Seahawks’ locker room.Pay close attention, and you’ll hear him talk about the same thing over and over: His teammates.How much he respects his teammates.The lengths to which he goes to support his teammates.How badly he wants to be there for his teammates.“I always tell people, I want my legacy to be that I want to be known as one of the best teammates you could every play with,” Chancellor said during an exclusive interview with the home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “One of the hardest-playing you’ve ever played with.
RENTON, Wash. – Listen to Kam Chancellor talk for a few minutes, and you’ll get a good idea of why he’s arguably the most respected man in the Seattle Seahawks’ locker room.Pay close attention, and you’ll hear him talk about the same thing over and over: His teammates.How much he respects his teammates.The lengths to which he goes to support his teammates.How badly he wants to be there for his teammates.“I always tell people, I want my legacy to be that I want to be known as one of the best teammates you could every play with,” Chancellor said during an exclusive interview with the home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “One of the hardest-playing you’ve ever played with.
Blair Walsh: 'That kick’s not going to define me'
Blair Walsh has already helped the Seahawks win one game – and a playoff game, at that.
Blair Walsh has already helped the Seahawks win one game – and a playoff game, at that.
Bobby Wagner: 'People say 167 tackles are great, but why not 200?'
Bobby Wagner didn’t just lead the NFL in tackles last year. Wagner had 167 tackles on the season, which is 18 more than second-place Zach Brown’s 149 – a whopping 12 percent better.
Bobby Wagner didn’t just lead the NFL in tackles last year. Wagner had 167 tackles on the season, which is 18 more than second-place Zach Brown’s 149 – a whopping 12 percent better.
What should you expect from Bradley McDougald? 'He’s gonna scrap. He’s gonna fight'
Bradley McDougald is hoping to be the next in a long line of great Seattle Seahawks who had a terrible experience in the NFL draft.
Bradley McDougald is hoping to be the next in a long line of great Seattle Seahawks who had a terrible experience in the NFL draft.
Justin Britt: Critics of Seahawks' O-line 'aren't the ones paying us'
The Seattle Seahawks’ center sat down for an exclusive interview with the home of the Seahawks, Q13 News, and said his sole focus is on leading the offensive line’s young core.
The Seattle Seahawks’ center sat down for an exclusive interview with the home of the Seahawks, Q13 News, and said his sole focus is on leading the offensive line’s young core.
Is Bradley McDougald ready to be a full-fledged Legion of Boomer?
Bradley McDougald learned some hard lessons at a young age. He’s hoping the education he signed up for in Seattle isn’t as costly.
Bradley McDougald learned some hard lessons at a young age. He’s hoping the education he signed up for in Seattle isn’t as costly.
Chancellor: 'It would be a blessing' to finish career with Seahawks
For a guy who spent 10 days in a wheelchair this winter, Kam Chancellor sure is excited to put a Seahawks uniform on again.
For a guy who spent 10 days in a wheelchair this winter, Kam Chancellor sure is excited to put a Seahawks uniform on again.
Russell Wilson talks dirty diapers, 'hiking the baby out'
The Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback sat down for an exclusive interview with Q13 News, in part discussing the 3-month-old girl his wife, Ciara, gave birth to in April.
The Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback sat down for an exclusive interview with Q13 News, in part discussing the 3-month-old girl his wife, Ciara, gave birth to in April.
Wilson on reports of Seahawks discord: 'We want to be great - that's what it takes'
Russell Wilson downplayed offseason stories alleging discord in the Seattle Seahawks’ locker room, saying it was mostly a result of fans’ and the media’s misunderstanding of the fierce competition common among high-level athletes.
Russell Wilson downplayed offseason stories alleging discord in the Seattle Seahawks’ locker room, saying it was mostly a result of fans’ and the media’s misunderstanding of the fierce competition common among high-level athletes.
Seahawks training camp will begin July 30; tickets available Thursday
RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday morning that their first training camp practice will be held July 30, and said they’ll have 11 practices open to the public through Aug. 16.Fans who want to attend training camp can register for a spot at seahawks.com beginning Thursday at 10 a.m.Registration will be first-come, first-served, and anybody younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult.RELATED: Seahawks think they got it right with offseason programSeason-ticket holders and Blue Pride members will have an exclusive window to grab spots as well.
RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday morning that their first training camp practice will be held July 30, and said they’ll have 11 practices open to the public through Aug. 16.Fans who want to attend training camp can register for a spot at seahawks.com beginning Thursday at 10 a.m.Registration will be first-come, first-served, and anybody younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult.RELATED: Seahawks think they got it right with offseason programSeason-ticket holders and Blue Pride members will have an exclusive window to grab spots as well.
New Seahawks RB Eddie Lacy loses some pounds, picks up an easy $55,000
SEATTLE -- New Seahawks running back Eddie Lacy has bonuses built into his deal with Seattle if he loses a certain amount of weight over time.According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Lacy -- a former Green Bay Packers running back who has had trouble keeping his weight down -- was a whopping 267 pounds during one of his free agent visits this offseason.He now weighs 253 pounds, according to his agent -- and that was good for the first of seven potential weight bonuses in his Seahawks contract.
SEATTLE -- New Seahawks running back Eddie Lacy has bonuses built into his deal with Seattle if he loses a certain amount of weight over time.According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Lacy -- a former Green Bay Packers running back who has had trouble keeping his weight down -- was a whopping 267 pounds during one of his free agent visits this offseason.He now weighs 253 pounds, according to his agent -- and that was good for the first of seven potential weight bonuses in his Seahawks contract.
'Solid, but unspectacular:' What the national media are saying about Seahawks' draft
SEATTLE – If you’re not sure what to make of the Seattle Seahawks’ draft, you’re not alone.Various national analysts gave John Schneider and company a fairly wide array of grades for their work last week, though most agreed the Seahawks had an above average draft.Among the cheerleaders was NFL.com’s Chad Reuter, who gave the Seahawks an A-.
SEATTLE – If you’re not sure what to make of the Seattle Seahawks’ draft, you’re not alone.Various national analysts gave John Schneider and company a fairly wide array of grades for their work last week, though most agreed the Seahawks had an above average draft.Among the cheerleaders was NFL.com’s Chad Reuter, who gave the Seahawks an A-.
Commentary: The draft pick that hurts the most is the one the Seahawks didn’t get a chance to make
Everyone has a take on how the Seahawks did the NFL Draft. And while we won’t know for a year or two how they actually did, two things are clear to me:
Everyone has a take on how the Seahawks did the NFL Draft. And while we won’t know for a year or two how they actually did, two things are clear to me:
Seahawks close out draft with a running back and a receiver
The Seattle Seahawks closed out their draft Saturday afternoon with a bit of offense.The Seahawks used their two seventh-picks to draft East Central University receiver David Moore and Oklahoma State running back Chris Carson.That means they ended up with four defensive backs, two offensive linemen, two receivers, two defensive lineman and a running back.Moore, 6 feet tall and 219 pounds had 57 catches for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns last season as a senior, and 13 TDs and 1,079 yards as a junior.Carson had a bumpy senior season, missing four games with a thumb injury before finishing with 82 carries for 559 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Seattle Seahawks closed out their draft Saturday afternoon with a bit of offense.The Seahawks used their two seventh-picks to draft East Central University receiver David Moore and Oklahoma State running back Chris Carson.That means they ended up with four defensive backs, two offensive linemen, two receivers, two defensive lineman and a running back.Moore, 6 feet tall and 219 pounds had 57 catches for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns last season as a senior, and 13 TDs and 1,079 yards as a junior.Carson had a bumpy senior season, missing four games with a thumb injury before finishing with 82 carries for 559 yards and nine touchdowns.