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Seahawks CB Shaquill Griffin Continues Ascent to Stardom
Whether looking at statistics or watching game film, Griffin deserves to be in the discussion as one of the NFL’s best outside cornerbacks this season.

'Prove us wrong': An open letter to new Seahawks WR Josh Gordon
The Seahawks added talented receiver Josh Gordon on Friday, but Tom Wassell admits to being skeptical about the move. He explains why in an open letter.

Seahawks only team to submit claim for Josh Gordon as Packers, Saints, 49ers not interested, per report - CBSSports.com
The ex-Patriots receiver is heading to Seattle even though the Seahawks were 28th in the waiver order

The Opposing View: An Insider’s Look At The Seahawks’ Week 9 Opponent, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Five questions about Seattle’s Week 9 opponent; five answers from Buccaneers.com senior writer Scott Smith.

Seahawks Thrilled with Rookie WR DK Metcalf’s Development
At the midway point of the 2019 season, the Seahawks have been very pleased with the way Metcalf has adjusted to the NFL thus far.

NFL ranks Marshawn Lynch’s ‘Beast Quake’ the greatest run in history
The NFL recently ranked Marshawn Lynch's famous "Beast Quake" in the Wild Card as the greatest rushing play in the history of the league.

Quandre Diggs injury a lot worse than reported before trade to Seattle
Quandre Diggs hamstring injury was a lot worse than reported before the Lions traded the safety to the Seattle Seahawks

Injury roundup: Vikings' Adam Thielen expected to play - NFL.com
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is optimistic he can play against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Ian Rapoport. Plus other injuries we're monitoring ahead of the Week 9 games.

Roundup: Chiefs add Henne, likely to start Moore - NFL.com
Injured since the preseason, quarterback Chad Henne has been added to the Chiefs' active roster; Panthers defensive end Mario Addison is out for Sunday.

First-round WR N'Keal Harry activated by Patriots - NFL.com
Rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry has been activated, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday, and the first-round pick can now make his NFL debut on Sunday night against the Ravens.

Bears are not searching for 'revenge' against Eagles - NFL.com
Matt Nagy is avoiding looking for or saying anything about "revenge" ahead of the Bears playing the Eagles as a win is all that matters for the struggling Chicago squad.

Belichick on Ravens' Tucker: 'Best kicker' in history - NFL.com
When asked if Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is the best at the position in the game today, Patriots coach Bill Belichick asked back, "He's the best kicker in the history of the league, right?"

Titans activate Ryan Succop, cut Cody Parkey – ProFootballTalk
Mr. Double Doink is out of a job, again. The Titans have released kicker Cody Parkey, a move made along with the return of Ryan Succop from injured reserve. Succop has kicked for the Titans since 2014. Before that, he spent five years with the Chiefs.

Lions place Tra Carson on IR, promote Paul Perkins – ProFootballTalk
The Lions announced Saturday that they placed running back Tra Carson on injured reserve. He injured his hamstring in Thursday's practice. Carson started last week and had 12 carries for 34 yards. The Lions promoted Paul Perkins from the practice squad.

Maxx Crosby fined almost $53,000 for two fouls – ProFootballTalk
The NFL fined Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby $52,642 for a pair of fouls in Sunday's loss to the Texans. The league docked the fourth-round choice $10,527 for unnecessary roughness and $42,115 for roughing the passer, according to a league source.

Packers activate Jace Sternberger off IR – ProFootballTalk
The Packers designated tight end Jace Sternberger to return from injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. Sternberger, the 75th overall choice out of Texas A&M, injured his ankle in the preseason. The team placed him on injured reserve Sept. 3.

Cowboys not expecting to have Leighton Vander Esch – ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys list linebacker Leighton Vander Esch as questionable with a neck injury that took him out of the Oct. 20 game against the Eagles after only 22 defensive plays.