Century Links 6/12: Assessing Where Rawls Fits In

Thomas Rawls trying to find his role in Seahawks' backfield - NFC West- ESPN
After struggling to find his 2015 form last season, a healthy Thomas Rawls is embracing the competition at running back and eager to prove himself.

Seahawks left tackle George Fant in-studio on “Q It Up Sports” | Q13 FOX News
Seahawks left tackle George Fant joined Q13 Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to talk about the upcoming season and the improvements he's made at his position since last season.

Seahawks Organized Team Activities: Observations
The Seahawks ended their seventh and final Organized Team Activity (OTA) of 2017 Friday. What happened and what can we expect going forward?

Luke Joeckel had a free agency market to explore
Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Luke Joeckel had a market in free agency, per ESPN.

Seahawks RB Eddie Lacy reportedly faces another weigh-in Monday for potential $55k bonus | FOX Sports
Lacy already hit one of his first weight incentives.

Predicting the Seahawks Defensive Backs for 2017
Predicting the Seahawks Defensive Backs for 2017. There were 12 DBs to start 2016 in Seattle. There will be changes this season. Good or bad?

Unemployed quarterback has No. 17 jersey for May | ProFootballTalk
I wonder if John Mara will be getting any letters about this. Colin Kaepernick, an unemployed NFL pariah whom teams won't sign for a variety of stated reasons that aren't partially or totally true, is still selling jerseys in the colors of the team for which he no longer plays.

Eddie Lacy needs to be at 250 on Monday | ProFootballTalk
For most of us, stepping onto the scale on Monday morning represents the reckoning after a weekend of too much food, beer, and/or booze. For Eddie Lacy, it's the moment on which he will, or won't, earn another $55,000. Sheil Kapadia of ESPN.

Wade Phillips pushed for Texans to draft J.J. Watt | ProFootballTalk
When the Rams prepare to face the Texans on November 12 in L.A., coach Sean McVay can thank defensive coordinator Wade Phillips for the lack of sleep McVay will be getting as he prepares to neutralize J.J. Watt.

Man sues Jets’ Lorenzo Mauldin, alleging nightclub attack | ProFootballTalk
Jets linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin is being sued by a man who claims Mauldin beat him up in a nightclub over a spilled glass of champagne. The lawsuit brought by Jean Lopez says he suffered multiple facial fractures.

Mike Pereira calls loosening of end-zone celebration rules “a step back” | ProFootballTalk
The NFL has loosened its touchdown celebration rules, but not everyone is celebrating. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis now has company in arguing the move is a bad idea. Fox analyst Mike Pereira, the league's former head of officiating, calls the move "a step back.

Tavon Young staying positive about his recovery from torn ACL | ProFootballTalk
Ravens cornerback Tavon Young won't have surgery on his torn ACL for another week. But in his mind, his rehab has already started, and it's going well. The second-year corner said he's feeling positive about the process he has to go through now, with surgery on his left knee the next phase.

Chargers, Melvin Ingram agree to 4-year, $66M deal - NFL.com
Melvin Ingram will be at mini-camp this week. The Chargers have agreed to terms with the linebacker on a four-year, $66 million contract with $42 million in guarantees, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Ravens CB Tavon Young to have surgery next week - NFL.com
A little over a week after suffering a torn ACL, Ravens cornerback Tavon Young is already moving forward mentally. He said that he'll likely have surgery within the next week.