Brown hauled in his only target for 18 yards in the Seahawks' 23-15 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday.
Brown appears to be in line for a solid workload to open the season with D.K. Metcalf (knee) and David Moore (shoulder) both ailing at the moment. He maximized his one opportunity Saturday while opening the game as the No. 2 receiver alongside Tyler Lockett. Given his projected early-season role, Brown is likely to sit for next Thursday's preseason finale against the Raiders.
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Seahawks' J.D. McKissic: Suits up in preseason win
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Aug 25, 2019
McKissic (undisclosed) rushed six times for 20 yards and brought in all three targets for 11 yards in the Seahawks' 23-15 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday.
McKissic was able to take the field and log a hefty (by preseason standards) nine touches, and he put together a solid accounting of himself in his ongoing battle for the No. 3 running back job with C.J. Prosise. The two backs offer a similar skill set, and their job battle should culminate in next Thursday's preseason finale against the Raiders.
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Seahawks' Rashaad Penny: Logs heavy workload in win
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Aug 25, 2019
Penny rushed eight times for 22 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three of his targets for 15 yards in the Seahawks' 23-15 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday.
All of the Seahawks' healthy running backs saw time Saturday, with Penny checking in behind only Travis Homer in carries. While the 2018 first-round pick wasn't efficient on the ground by any stretch, he did make a solid impact in the passing game. Chris Carson seemingly has a firm hold on the lead-back role to start the season, but Penny is certainly projected for a notable boost in the 85 carries and 12 targets he logged across 14 games in his rookie season.
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Seahawks' C.J. Prosise: Encouraging performance in win
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Aug 25, 2019
Prosise rushed five times for 32 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for 15 yards in the Seahawks' 23-15 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday.
Prosise paced the Seahawks in both rushing attempts and yardage while also logging the only touchdown on the ground for the team's running backs. The oft-injured fourth-year pro has only played in 16 games over his first three seasons, and he remains in a seemingly close battle with J.D. McKissic for the No. 3 running back role going into next Thursday's preseason finale versus the Raiders.
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Seahawks' Geno Smith: Solid in extended action
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Aug 25, 2019
Smith completed 11 of 18 passes for 117 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and added 24 yards and a touchdown on six rushes in the Seahawks' 23-15 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday.
Smith entered Saturday's contest on the final series of the first half and played the duration of the contest with Paxton Lynch (head) unavailable. The veteran performed well after missing last week's contest following a cyst removal from his knee, and he made a direct contribution on the scoreboard with an eight-yard scoring scamper to cap off a 13-play, 69-yard drive in the third quarter. Smith appears set to go for the regular season, which he appears set to enter as Russell Wilson's immediate backup.
Reed sat out of Saturday's preseason matchup with the Chargers because of a neck injury, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Reed spent last season on Seattle's practice squad and hasn't seen action in a regular-season game since 2017. It's unclear how serious the injury is or how much it'll hinder the 25-year-old from battling for a roster spot.
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Seahawks' Jamarco Jones: Dealing with hip flexor injury
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1D ago
Head coach Pete Carroll said Jones will be held out of Saturday's preseason tilt with the Chargers due to a hip injury, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
It's unclear how Jones sustained the injury, although the team seems optimistic that he'll be able to play in their final preseason matchup Thursday. When healthy, Jones seems poised for a backup role behind starters Duane Brown and Germain Ifedi.
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Seahawks' L.J. Collier: Return to practice looming
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8H ago
Collier (ankle) resumed running on flat ground Friday and is nearing a return to practice, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Collier is working his way back from a significant ankle sprain. The 2019 first-round pick appears to be making good progress in his recovery, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready to go for the start of the regular season. With Nazir Jones (knee) also managing an injury, Barkevious Mingo, Cassius Marsh, Branden Jackson and Rasheem Green stand to see increased work as long as Collier remains sidelined.
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Seahawks' Jaron Brown: Last man standing
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1D ago
Brown has two teammates his position, DK Metcalf (knee) and David Moore (shoulder), dealing with injuries at the moment, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Already right in the mix for a starting job, Brown now appears locked in for regular snaps Week 1 against the Bengals. Metcalf hasn't been ruled out for the opener, but Moore is expected to require a lengthy absence. The 29-year-old Brown was nearly invisible outside of the red zone on his 352 offensive snaps last season, catching 14 of 19 targets for 166 yards and five touchdowns. He still isn't likely to see a ton of overall volume, but there's always potential for fantasy output if Russell Wilson prefers the 6-foot-3 receiver near the goal line.
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Seahawks' Ed Dickson: Not nearing return
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8H ago
Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Dickson (knee) is "still a ways" from retaking the field, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Dickson is in line to miss the entire preseason and appears a lock to miss regular-season time as he works his way back from knee surgery. Will Dissly and Nick Vannett will operate as Seattle's top options at tight end, and it remains to be seen what sort of role Dickson will play when back in action.
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Seahawks' David Moore: Suffers major shoulder injury
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1D ago
Moore suffered a shoulder injury that will keep him out at the beginning of the regular season, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
With Moore out for at least one game and likely longer, there's a nice opportunity ahead for DK Metcalf (knee), Jaron Brown, Gary Jennings and John Ursua. The rookie second-round pick out of Ole Miss is the exciting option among that group, but he's still recovering from minor surgery and thus appears questionable for Week 1. The 29-year-old Brown is in excellent position to open the regular season as a starter.
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Seahawks' George Fant: On track for regular season
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1D ago
Fant (ankle) is expected to be ready for Week 1, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Fant is working his way back from a right ankle sprain suffered during Seattle's first preseason game. When healthy, Fant is expected to provide depth at both tight end and offensive tackle for the Seahawks.
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Seahawks' DK Metcalf: No swelling after surgery
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1D ago
Metcalf (knee) doesn't have any swelling from his Tuesday surgery, putting him on track for a return to physical activity next week, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Metcalf may not be ready to practice with teammates, but it sounds like he'll at least be cleared for some individual work. Meanwhile, fellow Seahawks wideout David Moore (shoulder) won't be ready for the start of the regular season, leaving Metcalf with a somewhat easier path to snaps. The rookie second-round pick appears on track to play at some point in September even if he isn't quite ready for Week 1.
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Seahawks' Ezekiel Ansah: Could resume practicing next week
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1D ago
Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Ansah (shoulder) could practice next week, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Ansah is working his way back from offseason shoulder surgery and managing a groin injury. The Seahawks have expressed confidence that Ansah will be ready for the regular season, and a return to practice next week would align with that timetable.
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Seahawks' Nazair Jones: Dealing with knee issue
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2D ago
Jones is being hampered by a knee injury, Andy Patton of Seahawks Wire reports.
The injury could force Jones to miss Saturday's preseason contest against the Chargers, but it's unclear how serious the issue is. The 24-year-old is currently listed at the bottom of Seattle's defensive end depth chart along with Branden Jackson.
Wallace (undisclosed) signed a contract with the Seahawks on Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Wallace was waived by the Redskins with a non-football injury in late July, but he appears to have returned to full health. The undrafted rookie out of Arkansas will compete for a depth role at offensive tackle for the Seahawks.
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Seahawks' Geno Smith: Suiting up Saturday
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3D ago
Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Smith (knee) will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chargers, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Smith had a cyst in his knee removed last week that had forced him to miss time. Now that he's healthy and fellow backup Paxton Lynch is dealing with a head injury, it will be Smith and J.T. Barrett given the reigns for snaps behind Russell Wilson on Saturday.
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Seahawks' Paxton Lynch: Sitting out against Chargers
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3D ago
Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Lynch (head) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chargers, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Lynch is still feeling the effects of an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit dished out by Vikings cornerback Holton Hill on Sunday. With the former first-round pick battling Geno Smith for the backup job, the injury is certainly serious enough to hold him out. Smith will shoulder backup work behind Russell Wilson for Saturday's game with Lynch sidelined.
