In Today’s Links: mostly everything is from Seattle Seahawks Rookie Mini-Camp, which is an interesting one this season. The good vibes from the 2025 Draft transferred to the first practice of the season, albeit for the newest ‘Hawks. We’ll get back to roster construction soon enough. For now, let’s learn about the young players. Have a good Sunday.
Seahawks News
Seahawks OL coach John Benton, career history – Seaside Joe
That’s what it is!
Seahawks offer early glimpse of new-look offense at rookie minicamp | The Seattle Times
With not one, but two fullbacks on the roster, the Seahawks delivered a glimpse Saturday of what they hope is a major personality shift in their offense in 2025.
News, notes, observations from Seattle Seahawks rookie camp – Seattle Sports
Here’s what stood out from the Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 rookie minicamp, which featured one of the team’s most compelling draft classes in years.
PHOTOS: Seahawks Wrap Up Rookie Minicamp With A Saturday Practice At The Virginia Mason Athletic Center – Seahawks.com
Seahawks rookies participated in their second and final practice of rookie minicamp on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Takeaways From Seattle Seahawks Second Rookie Minicamp Practice — Emerald City Spectrum
Putting more emphasis on individual drills and skeleton scrimmages on Saturday, the Seahawks wrapped up their annual rookie minicamp without any injuries and plenty of positives regarding their latest draft class.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ‘will have a blast’ using Nick Emmanwori as chess piece – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Seattle’s defensive genius head coach has a special new piece to use on the back end of his defense.
NFC West News
Calais Campbell’s Arizona Homecoming – Revenge of the Birds
He said he didn’t want to sign a one-day contract
Which Arizona Cardinals Rookies Could Start Right Away? – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals could see early dividends from their 2025 draft class.
Jordan James a draft pick to get the 49er running game back on schedule – Niners Nation
The 49ers added a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft who lacks explosive traits, but offers the consistency their ground game lacked.
49ers Post-Draft Thoughts: The Path Forward – Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
On the defensive side of the ball, the 49ers draft makes sense, stop the run at all levels and build versatility front to back. On offense, the story is the same as always, Kyle Shanahan adds to his toy collection.
Rams Taking a Risk Not Drafting Matthew Stafford’s Heir – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
As Matthew Stafford nears the end of his career, the Los Angeles Rams are taking a risk of not drafting a true developmental quarterback to grow behind the franchise passer.
Rams contract extension candidates: Kyren Williams’ deal up in the air? – Turf Show Times
Kyren Williams, Rob Havenstein, Kevin Dotson, and others who may soon get new contracts.
Around The NFL
Remember those trades Jerry Jones was working on? It’s been crickets ever since – NBC Sports
Jerry is more carnival barker than trophy chaser.
How the Jaguars drafted to become more explosive on offense – ESPN
The Jaguars added five offensive players in the draft with the goal of building a threatening offense for their QB.
Why C.J. Stroud, Texans should be ‘excited’ about draft picks – ESPN
Houston has seen an overhaul this offseason on the offensive side of the ball.
2025 NFL Draft: Ranking all 32 rookie classes; plus, overall grades, favorite picks and Day 3 sleepers – NFL.com
Did the Raiders knock the 2025 NFL Draft out of the park with a class led by Ashton Jeanty? Will the Bears’ bet at TE pay off? What about the Saints’ QB addition? Gennaro Filice ranks all 32 rookie hauls, providing grades, favorite picks and Day 3 sleeper
NFL Draft 2025’s best undrafted free agent fits: One player to watch on each roster – The Athletic
With rookie minicamps getting underway, we take a look at which UDFAs could win roster spots on their new teams.
How NFL teams helped young QBs with offseason moves: Bears beef up Caleb Williams protection, add Ben Johnson – CBSSports.com
Key additions teams made to make life easier for some of the league’s young quarterbacks
Top landing spots for the best remaining free agents after the 2025 NFL Draft – PFF
Several talented free agents are still looking for teams following the 2025 NFL Draft, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers.