Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Seattle Seahawks' camp is taking place in Renton, Washington, and Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Seahawks camp. We will file often with updates. What will Sam Darnold look like in Year 1 in Seattle? Who are the breakouts to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins on Aug. 7.
Latest news from Seahawks camp
Saturday, July 26
Third-year running back Kenny McIntosh went down in obvious pain during a special teams period early in practice. McIntosh's reaction initially gave the impression that he may have suffered a serious leg injury, as did the fact that he couldn't put any weight on his left foot as he was helped off the field.
A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that McIntosh is believed to have a torn ACL, pending further testing.
McIntosh, a seventh-round pick in 2023, had been vying to fill the No. 3 running back role behind Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. The Seahawks drafted Damien Martinez in the seventh round to compete for that job. George Holani and undrafted rookie Jacardia Wright round out their backfield depth.
If McIntosh misses extended time, it could also impact the Seahawks' special teams, as he was a candidate to serve as one of their kickoff returners. He posted a 25.5-yard average on six returns last season while carrying 31 times for 172 yards.
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Cornerback Shaquill Griffin missed his second straight practice. Coach Mike Macdonald said Friday he was dealing with a personal matter and that he should be back before long.
Leonard Williams returned to practice after getting an off day Friday, while fellow defensive linemen DeMarcus Lawrence and Jarran Reed didn't practice Saturday.
Left tackle Charles Cross, one of the team's top extension candidates, said his agents have yet to begin negotiating with the organization. The ninth overall pick of the 2022 draft, Cross is signed for two more years and $21.18 million, which includes the fifth-year option Seattle picked up in the spring. When asked if he hopes to get an extension this year, he said: "I want to be in Seattle for my career. That's something I always thought of and wanted for myself. Hopefully we can get something done and it'll go that way."
Friday, July 25
Derick Hall has staked an early claim to the most jaw-dropping play of Seahawks training camp. In an 11-on-11 period Friday, the third-year outside linebacker overpowered Josh Jones on a pass rush with a shove that lifted the 339-pound swing tackle into the air and onto his backside.
As Hall barked at Jones, several defenders ran over to join him in celebration. Leonard Williams was among them, flexing his muscles in a nod to Hall's display of brute strength.
"We was rushing right beside each other," defensive tackle Jarran Reed said. "I actually had to get out the way, because when he threw him, he threw him right in the path we were rushing. ... It was pretty sweet, and it looks even better on film, too. They were chirping all practice, so we knew something was going to happen."
The Seahawks won't be in pads until Monday, but their third practice had the kind of intensity you usually don't see until a week or so into training camp.
"That was a great practice," coach Mike Macdonald said. "A lot of great spirit, a lot of great competition. It's the right mix of, hey, we're getting after it but we're taking care of one another, we're sharpening each other, talking some smack."
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The Seahawks could use a second-year jump from defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, who managed only a half sack as a rookie after Seattle chose him 16th. Reed can envision that -- and then some. "In my mind, I can see him being Defensive Player of the Year," Reed said. "Great guy, man. He works hard, he listens, he's strong as s---, he's fast and he's strong as s---. I don't think nobody should be able to block him, for real."
One sneaky significant development early in camp is that rookie Tory Horton -- who's vying to be Seattle's fourth receiver and primary punt returner -- is healthy and making plays. The fifth-round pick had two noteworthy catches Friday, including a late touchdown against the No. 1 defense on a throw from Drew Lock. Horton's final college season was cut short by a leg injury that was limiting him in the spring, but he avoided PUP and appears to be nearing full strength.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered the quote of the day while describing in vague terms the yet-to-be-unveiled uniforms the Seahawks will wear in Week 16 against the Rams as part of the NFL's Rivalry program. "They look really clean," the receiver said. "Even the guys that have no swag are going to look good out there."
Thursday, July 24
Playing fast and decisive is one of Sam Darnold's focuses during training camp as he prepares to quarterback Klint Kubiak's offense, and that means listening to his feet.
"You're throwing concepts on certain hitches," Darnold explained Thursday. "So if I take a seven-step drop and I hitch one time and I'm supposed to be throwing a certain route, if I hitch again, I shouldn't be throwing that route anymore because it's all timing based.
"So I think when we say listen to our feet, that's kind of what we mean by that. If we're hitching two or three times on a longer route, usually it should be going down to a check down."
Darnold has talked about the need to get the ball out on time after his 2024 Pro Bowl season ended with two poor performances, including a nine-sack debacle in the Vikings' playoff loss. His average time before throw in the regular season was 3.08 seconds, slower than 33 qualified quarterbacks. His 7.7% sack rate was 10th-highest.
"If my first read's not there, check it down," he said. "There's no reason to sit in the pocket a little longer because I think something might open up, especially on first and second down. Just get it to the check down and move on."
Rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo is off to a nice start in his first training camp. Seattle's second-round pick has been making plays and drawing praise for how well he knows the playbook. "You can already tell he studied a ton in the summer," Darnold said. That comment was echoed by second-year tight end AJ Barner, who has jumped to the top of the depth chart along with Arroyo in the wake of Noah Fant's release.
D'Anthony Bell had the lone interception Thursday, stepping in front of an over-the-middle throw from Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Bell, 28, is vying to be Seattle's fourth safety after signing a one-year, $1.37M deal in March that included $225,000 guaranteed.
Wednesday, July 23
The Seahawks signed DeMarcus Lawrence in March to bolster their rotation of edge defenders, and with Uchenna Nwosu's availability for the start of the season in question, they might have to lean heavily on the former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl end.
After the first practice of training camp Wednesday, coach Mike Macdonald said Nwosu (knee) may not be ready by Week 1. He also lauded Lawrence, 33, for how he practices, even as he enters his 12th season, echoing earlier praise from Leonard Williams.
"He's like the best drill player I've ever seen in my life," Macdonald said. "You could ask him to do any drill known to mankind, and just the trust he has in why you're doing it, it is 1,000% every rep, the intent of what he's trying to create -- that's the standard that he's setting for our front. So the guys don't have a choice but to fall in line. It's just exciting to see him out there working.
"You know what he can do on the field. The tape speaks for itself. But you understand how it comes to life based on how he works."
Mike Macdonald loves the intent with which DeMarcus Lawrence practices, even in Year 12.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) July 24, 2025
"He's like the best drill player I've ever seen in my life. You could ask him to do any drill known to mankind, and just the trust he has in why you're doing it, it is 1,000% every rep." pic.twitter.com/jLSDjE0bHH
Running back Kenneth Walker III, limited in the spring with an ankle injury, did everything Wednesday. "He looks great," Macdonald said. "He's in a great spot mentally. Awesome to see him do all the things we want him to do from the get-go. I know he's really excited about what's going on. Great first day with Ken."
Macdonald revealed nose tackle Johnathan Hankins is starting camp on the non-football injury list as he works through a back issue. "Long term, I think he's going to be fine," Macdonald said. "But he's working through it. Hank's a vet. He's a 12-year guy. We're taking our time with it, so we're not in a hurry."