SEATTLE – When the Seattle Seahawks announced earlier this week that outside linebacker/rush end Uchenna Nwosu was changing his jersey number to 7 to accommodate new receiver Cooper Kupp’s desire to keep his No. 10, it indicated that Nwosu was still in the team’s plans for 2025.Late Wednesday night, the steps the team and Nwosu took to redo his contract and assure he stays with … [Read more...] about Notebook: Seahawks, Uchenna Nwosu rework contract to clear up salary cap space
Behind the scenes of Mariners’ messiest commercial, involving Ichiro and a goat
PEORIA, Ariz. — When they arrived on set together, Julio Rodriguez and J.P. Crawford knew they would be shooting a Mariners commercial with one GOAT.They didn’t know anything about the other goat with whom they would also be sharing the stage.“Oh (expletive)! That’s a real goat in there!” Crawford howled, quickly turning the other direction and out the nearest door, as if he’d … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes of Mariners’ messiest commercial, involving Ichiro and a goat
Commentary: New Seahawk Cooper Kupp is no DK Metcalf. Can he be what Seattle needs?
Cooper Kupp is no DK … and that’s OK.Cut the comparisons.Of course, I understand the temptation, considering the circumstances. After DK Metcalf requested a trade and was subsequently shipped to Pittsburgh for a second-round pick, Kupp – who was recently released by the Los Angeles Rams – filled his roster spot. They were the latest dizzying moves in a dramatic offseason, in … [Read more...] about Commentary: New Seahawk Cooper Kupp is no DK Metcalf. Can he be what Seattle needs?
Mariners roster cuts are coming. Has Rowdy Tellez earned his spot?
PEORIA, Ariz. – Rowdy Tellez is a big personality. Gregarious. Jokes around. Keeps the atmosphere of the clubhouse light. He showed up on his first day in Peoria wearing jean shorts and a neon shirt.It’s a personality befitting his first name.“Just always putting a smile on people’s faces, just being goofy,” Tellez said. “I don’t know, I’m just like a big teddy bear, I … [Read more...] about Mariners roster cuts are coming. Has Rowdy Tellez earned his spot?
Commentary: Seahawks added Cooper Kupp, Sam Darnold and DeMarcus Lawrence. Are they better?
SEATTLE – There are no odds in the sportsbooks for NFL team win totals next season. It’s not quite right to post those numbers when free agency is still going and the draft awaits.But I imagine when it’s time to do so, the oddsmakers are going to be baffled when it comes to the Seahawks. Next season’s squad is one of the greatest unknowns in the history of the franchise.A few … [Read more...] about Commentary: Seahawks added Cooper Kupp, Sam Darnold and DeMarcus Lawrence. Are they better?