Coffee and Cigarettes: Jimmy Graham Returns to Practice, and other Seahawks News

Aloha! Apologies for the late posting, my end of Maui lost electricity last night. The good news is, Jimmy Graham is back! Check that out and other Seahawks news in the links below. Sorry again for the tardiness, and mahalos for your understanding!

Jimmy Graham taking part in Seahawks practice | ProFootballTalk
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on Tuesday that tight end Jimmy Graham was very close to coming off the physically unable to perform list and joining the team on the practice field. Carroll might have been holding back on just how close Graham was to making his return.

Six Takeaways From Head Coach Pete Carroll on Day 9 of Seahawks Training Camp | Seattle Seahawks
Key takeaways from head coach Pete Carroll's Tuesday press conference following the Seahawks' ninth practice of training camp.

Tight end Jimmy Graham returns to practice for the Seahawks | The Seattle Times
Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham returned to practice on Wednesday, activated off the PUP list.

Podcast Player - sports.MyNorthwest.com
Michael Bennett on rookies leaning their place, NFL contracts and more

Thomas Rawls unfazed by Seahawks drafting three running backs | ProFootballTalk
Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls recently returned to practice after a broken ankle ended a promising rookie season prematurely. He knows he has his work cut out of him, given the team's decision to draft three running backs in April.

Seahawks easing Thomas Rawls back into practice; Jimmy Graham 'really close' to returning
Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls was clearly happy during his return to practice but repeated multiple times Tuesday that he is day-to-day while recovering from his ankle injury.

Six Observations From Day 9 of Seahawks Training Camp | Seattle Seahawks
Notes, quotes, and observations from the ninth practice of Seahawks training camp.

Alshon Jeffery practicing, not sure if he’s playing Thursday | ProFootballTalk
Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has returned to practice after sitting out several days with a hamstring injury, which fits with coach John Fox's initial description of the issue as a minor one.

NFL Fan Base Rankings: Cowboys beat out Steelers, Packers fans for top spot - CBSSports.com
Dolphins and Vikings fans probably aren't going to like this list too much

POLL: America still loves Tom Brady but has lost some respect for him - CBSSports.com
The Patriots quarterback is still loved by most of America

Eagles' Lane Johnson denies that he's facing reported 10-game PED ban - CBSSports.com
Johnson has already been suspended for PEDs once before

Los Angeles Rams cut Deon Long for having woman in dorm
The Rams cut wide receiver Deon Long for bringing a woman into his dorm, Jeff Fisher revealed on HBO's "Hard Knocks."

Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich suffers torn triceps - NFL.com
Veteran Patriots defensive end is expected to be sidelined until October with a torn triceps. Is New England hurting for pass rushing help now that Ninkovich is sidelined and Chandler Jones is gone?

Hard Knocks recap #1: Fisher can't be Mr. 7-9 forever - NFL.com
Jeff Fisher knows all about your jokes. He's Mr. 7-9. But the Rams coach owns up to his team's eternal struggle with mediocrity in the Hard Knocks premiere. Dan Hanzus breaks it all down in his recap.

Reggie Ragland (ACL) expected to miss 2016 season - NFL.com
Bills linebacker Reggie Ragland is going under the knife later this week for surgery on his torn ACL, and Buffalo isn't optimistic about the rookie's prospects in 2016.

Will Cruz miss preseason opener with injured groin? - NFL.com
When Victor Cruz left the field with groin tightness as he did earlier this week, he didn't get the benefit of the doubt dismissing it as a minor injury typical of receivers in training camp.

Seferian-Jenkins: Boot from Bucs practice was 'wake-up call' - NFL.com
Austin Seferian-Jenkins got kicked out of Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice in June. The tight end said the boot was the "wake-up call" he needed.