Century Links 8/23: Looking at the Seahawks Receiver Competition

Seahawks “Really Like” What They’re Seeing In Competition At Receiver
Why receiver is the position battle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is

Wednesday Round-Up: NFL.com Grades Preseason Play Of Seahawks Rookie Rasheem Green
NFL.com's Bucky Brooks looks back at 2018's second week of preseason and evaluates the play of one rookie from each NFC team.

Podcast: The pre-season so far and 2019 draft outlook | Seahawks Draft Blog
Kenny and I reflect on the Chargers game, look ahead to pre-season game #3 and end with some 2019 draft names to keep an eye on. Check it out...

Bobby Wagner of Seattle Seahawks defends Earl Thomas, defensive holdouts
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner defended teammate Earl Thomas and other defensive holdouts around the league, saying, "We're just as important."

Is wildfire smoke affecting the Seattle Seahawks? | KOMO
RENTON, Wash. -- For the first time in nearly four weeks, since training camp opened in late July, the setting for Seahawks practice on Tuesday was different.Head coach Pete Carroll, within the walls of the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for his weekly pre

Seahawks may have found long-term anchor in Poona Ford
Seahawks may have found long-term anchor in Poona Ford. Ford had the second highest grade for a Seattle defensive lineman in preseason game 2.

Art Thiel: Time for Seahawks to deliver on run-game promise | HeraldNet.com
Although they’ve shown glimpses, Seattle has yet to establish a rushing attack this preseason.

Richard Sherman ready to play first game since November – ProFootballTalk
Cornerback Richard Sherman has not played in a game since tearing his Achilles tendon in November, but that is set to change this weekend. Sherman, who also dealt with a hamstring tweak in training camp, said he felt ready to play last week, but that head coach Kyle Shanahan and the team opted to...

Seahawks move George Fant to compete with Germain Ifedi at RT – ProFootballTalk
The Seahawks gave George Fant extensive work at right tackle Tuesday, pitting him against incumbent Germain Ifedi for the job. “The comp is on,” coach Pete Carroll said, via Gregg Bell of the The News Tribune. “We think he’s ready to compete at that spot.

Adrian Peterson to see 'touches' Friday vs. Broncos - NFL.com
After signing with the Washington Redskins this week, Adrian Peterson could see a heavier workload in Friday's game against the Denver Broncos.

Packers are not shopping WR Randall Cobb - NFL.com
The Green Bay Packers aren't trying to ship out Aaron Rodgers' senior-most target. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Green Pay isn't shopping Randall Cobb, despite rumors of trade talks.

ATN Podcast: Coaches Hot Seat Bracket - NFL.com
A room filled with heroes discuss the competition committee's call on the helmet rule, Jimmy Smith's suspension and whether AJ McCarron is still alive.

Raiders to sign CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - NFL.com
The Raiders are reaching out to a 11-year veteran for help in their secondary. Oakland will sign former Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie after the defensive back worked out Wednesday.

Travis Frederick diagnosed with autoimmune disease - NFL.com
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick announces he has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder in which the immune system attacks the body's nervous system.

Patriots cut Kenny Britt, not interested in Dez Bryant - NFL.com
The New England Patriots are parting ways with wide receiver Kenny Britt. The veteran has been dealing with a hamstring injury, and he didn't play in the team's first two preseason games.

NFL Competition Committee: No changes to helmet rule - NFL.com
As expected, the NFL Competition Committee is recommending no changes to the new helmet use rule that were approved by team owners earlier this offseason.

Chiefs confident Sammy Watkins, Patrick Mahomes are “starting to sync” – ProFootballTalk
Wide receiver Sammy Watkins hasn't caught a pass through the team's first two preseason games and he failed to come back for a Patrick Mahomes pass that could have been a touchdown.

Vikings getting healthier on offensive line – ProFootballTalk
The Vikings may not have their entire starting offensive line sharing game reps until the regular season, but they'll get a bit closer to a complete set on Friday. Right guard Mike Remmers and right tackle Rashod Hill have missed time, including the second preseason game, with ankle injuries.