Seattle Seahawks Shock NFL with Blockbuster Trade – What It Means for the 2025 Season

Seattle—With the first full-pad practices in the books, the Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 training camp has kicked into high gear, delivering clarity on several position battles and showcasing a defense that looks ready to reclaim its Legion-of-Boom swagger. Cornerback Riq Woolen has been the star of camp so far, repeatedly erasing deep routes and drawing cheers from the lakeside crowd at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. The third-year Pro Bowler intercepted Geno Smith on Tuesday and broke up two other vertical shots, prompting coaches to warn quarterbacks, “don’t test him deep”. Defensive coordinator Aden Durde added Wednesday that Woolen is “having a tremendous camp,” citing improved technique in off coverage. While the secondary looks locked in, wide receiver remains the most hotly contested room on the roster. Veteran signee Marquez Valdes-Scantling is “in a battle” with second-year deep threat Jake Bobo for the No. 3 role behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, according to practice observers in Renton. Valdes-Scantling’s size-speed combo has flashed on red-zone fades, but Bobo’s route nuance and special-teams value keep him firmly in the mix. Health remains the one speed bump. Starting left tackle Charles Cross was limited to individual work Monday as he nurses a sore groin, and rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight exited early with a leg issue; both are considered day-to-day. Star running back Kenneth Walker III (hamstring) is also sidelined, opening reps for second-round pick Tyrone “Turbo” Brooks, whose burst has drawn comparisons to a young Chris Johnson from teammates. Beyond the practice field, energy is building around Seattle’s milestone 50th season. Every public session of the July 23-Aug 12 camp has sold out, and the team will celebrate “Blue Friday” at Lumen Field this week with live scrimmages and fan giveaways. First-year head coach Mike Macdonald said the anniversary theme is fueling competition: “Our veterans want to add another banner, and the rookies don’t want to be the class that slows the momentum.” Quick hits: • Geno Smith and Sam Howell continue to split first-team reps in the new up-tempo offense; Smith holds a slight edge in accuracy. • Rookie edge rusher Laiatu Latu notched back-to-back sacks in a two-minute drill, beating Abe Lucas with an inside swim. • Kicker Jason Myers drilled a 61-yard field goal that would have been good from 65, drawing the loudest roar of the afternoon. The Seahawks wrap camp next week before joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers. If Woolen’s lockdown performance and the receiver showdown are any indication, Seattle’s 12s could be in for one of the most entertaining preseasons in recent memory.