Happy Friday, Hawkers! Plenty of links to chew on and dive into this morning. Uchenna Nwosu has reworked his contract, and has offseason surgery, DK Metcalf gives some insight into the trade request that sent him to the Steelers, a couple of mock drafts has our Seattle Seahawks drafting positions of need; of course, more thoughts on the Sam Darnold signing, and more for yall. Thanks for being here with us at Field Gulls. It is always appreciated. Go, ‘Hawks!
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Seahawks News
First round guards and centers don’t win Super Bowls – Seaside Joe
A first round G/C hasn’t won a Super Bowl in how many decades?!?
Seahawks, Uchenna Nwosu rework contract to clear up salary cap space | The Seattle Times
The Seahawks and edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu reworked his contract to clear up some salary-cap room for this season.
Uchenna Nwosu reworks Seahawks contract, has surgery | Tacoma News Tribune
General manager John Schneider: Uchenna Nwosu reworks Seahawks contract to lower NFL salary-cap charge, get more guaranteed money–and has unspecified surgery.
Inside the D.K. Metcalf deal – NBC Sports
Steelers can exit after two years, $60 million.
Seahawks, Uchenna Nwosu agree to reworked contract – ESPN
The Seahawks and Uchenna Nwosu have agreed to a reworked contract that will lower his 2025 salary cap number and keep the linebacker in Seattle for at least another season.
What Seattle Seahawks gain, lose from swapping QBs, WRs – Seattle Sports
Former NFL wide receiver Michael Bumpus dives into some numbers on the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive additions and departures.
What Seattle Seahawks GM said about team’s O-line plans – Seattle Sports
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider discusses the team’s approach to the offensive line so far this offseason.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling ‘Super Excited’ To Be Reunited With OC Klint Kubiak – Seahawks.com
Marquez Valdes-Scantling signed with Seattle on Thursday reconnecting him with Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator he closed out the 2024 season with.
O-Line Options Dwindling as Seattle Seahawks Pursue ‘True Fit’ — Emerald City Spectrum
Much to the dismay of a large segment of the team’s fan base, the Seahawks have remained quiet signing veteran offensive linemen despite nearly half a dozen visits this week. What’s behind the lack of activity? And is a signing still a possibility?
Seahawks roster reset: O-line help still needed, but draft priorities becoming clearer – The Athletic
The Seahawks have addressed most needs outside of the offensive line, which could create plenty of flexibility in the draft.
Seahawks save almost $10 million thanks to oft-injured vet taking steep pay cut – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Uchenna Nwosu is the best edge defender on Seattle’s roster, but he just can’t seem to stay on the field.
NFC West News
Cardinals sign UFA CB Jaylon Jones – Revenge of the Birds
Former Bear was Kyler Murray’s teammate at Allen H.S. (TX)
Arizona Cardinals Sign Chicago Bears CB – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals add to their secondary.
The Rams’ Biggest Need Following Early Free Agency Moves – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The Los Angeles Rams have made a number of moves early this offseason. Still, they have room for improvement.
4 things I think about Rams after free agency and ahead of 2025 Draft – Turf Show Times
Are the Rams positioning their roster to draft a QB early?
49ers news: Should the Niners be settling for internal replacements? – Niners Nation
The Niners have been quiet in free agency so far.
Kyle Juszczyk says “There are Still a lot of Stars” on the 49ers – Sport Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
The 49ers are coming off a 6-11 season, they just lost nine starters in free agency and still have replaced none of them. It’s hard to feel optimistic about the 49ers’ chances next season. Unless you talk to the fullback, Kyle Juszczyk.
Around The NFL
Lions propose playoff seeding by record, not division winners – ESPN
The Lions have proposed a significant change to NFL playoff seeding that would largely use regular-season records as the guiding principle.
Mike Band 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jets trade up for Travis Hunter; Seahawks land Tetairoa McMillan – NFL.com
In his first mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Mike Band projects a team will trade up for two-way star Travis Hunter. Plus, the Seahawks continue to remake their receiving corps, while the Chiefs aggressively land an offensive tackle.
Ten best moves of the 2025 NFL offseason so far: Bears, Bengals, Rams among teams trending up – NFL.com
In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha scans all the action from the 2025 NFL offseason and identifies the top 10 moves thus far. Which teams have made the best decisions over the past few months?
How much does every NFL owner want to win? A team-by-team breakdown of their efforts – The Athletic
Not every owner is willing to do what it takes to win, or even knows how to accomplish the goal. So which teams are best set for success?
Ranking NFC teams after first wave of NFL free agency: Eagles on top despite losses, Lions, Commanders behind – CBSSports.com
A look at how each NFC team stands early in the 2025 offseason
Every team’s best trade asset ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft – PFF
With the 2025 NFL Draft roughly a month away, let’s take stock of every squad’s best trade asset if a deal were to be completed in that span.