{"id":257923,"date":"2025-08-03T06:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T06:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/257923\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T06:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T06:55:10","slug":"observations-from-seattle-seahawks-lumen-field-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/257923\/","title":{"rendered":"Observations from Seattle Seahawks’ Lumen Field practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

SEATTLE \u2013 The Seattle Seahawks capped their second week of training camp with a trip to Lumen Field, where they held their annual \u201cFootball Fest\u201d practice<\/a> on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

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It was a festive atmosphere, with<\/p>\n

Here are some notes and observations from the event:<\/p>\n

Darnold, JSN building rapport<\/p>\n

Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba produced one of the biggest plays of the evening when they connected on a deep play-action out route for a gain of about 35 yards. Darnold also hit Smith-Njigba on a couple of quick out routes.<\/p>\n

Afterward, Darnold used an interesting analogy to describe his new WR1.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s one of a kind, just the way that he can get in and out of routes \u2013 his shiftiness,\u201d Darnold said. \u201cI described the way that he moves kind of like a hockey player on ice. It feels like sometimes he\u2019s just skating out there, the way that he can get in and out of cuts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Horton continues to shine<\/p>\n

Rookie wide receiver Tory Horton continued a strong camp by making an impressive sideline toe-drag catch on a pass from Darnold. The fifth-round pick from Colorado State got ample time with the first-string offense in three-receiver sets, which appears to indicate that he\u2019s surging up the depth chart.<\/p>\n

\u201cA wise man Steve Smith Sr.<\/a> once said (that) rookies need to make a play a day to kind of make a name for themselves,\u201d Macdonald said. \u201cAnd he\u2019s doing that. He\u2019s making multiple plays every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Walker sits out<\/p>\n

Running back Kenneth Walker III sat out with a sore foot, but Macdonald said the team is just being cautious.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just a little sore with his foot right now, but he\u2019s fine,\u201d Macdonald said. \u201cWe\u2019re just taking care of him right now throughout camp.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haynes limited as O-line shuffle continues<\/p>\n

Christian Haynes, who is battling for the right guard spot and also is getting some time at center, sat out team drills with a pectoral injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just dealing with a little bit of a pec right now, but he should be OK,\u201d Macdonald said.<\/p>\n

With Haynes out, Anthony Bradford took most of the first-string reps at right guard, while Jalen Sundell also rotated in for a series or two. Olu Oluwatimi took most of first-string reps at center, with Sundell rotating in there as well.<\/p>\n

Veteran swingman Josh Jones filled in as the first-string left tackle while Charles Cross recovers from finger surgery. The other two first-string O-line spots remained constant, with rookie Grey Zabel at left guard and Abraham Lucas at right tackle.<\/p>\n

Backup safety candidate injured<\/p>\n

AJ Finley, who was battling for one of the backup safety spots, suffered a knee injury while contesting a ball in the back of the end zone that wide receiver Dareke Young hauled in for a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Macdonald indicated the injury could be serious.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re gonna get a test, but initial feedback is not positive,\u201d Macdonald said. I won\u2019t make a declaration yet, but thoughts and prayers are with AJ.\u201d<\/p>\n

Extra points<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/p>\n

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