Century Links 6/2: L.J. Collier Turning Heads in OTAs

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Seahawks First-Round Pick L.J. Collier Winning Over Veterans, Coaches - SeahawkMaven.io
Contact restrictions hinder evaluations this time of year, but Collier looks like the real deal thus far.

Malik McDowell says on Twitter Seahawks ‘had their own reasoning’ for not letting him play | The Seattle Times
McDowell, in what were his first comments on his injuries and situation with the Seahawks, said the team's decision to release him was not due to issues with his head.

Ex-Seahawk Malik McDowell insists he was medically cleared to play
Ex-Seahawk Malik McDowell took to Twitter Saturday to comment on the team's lawsuit alleging he has yet to pay back his signing bonus.

McDowell: ATV accident, head injury wasn't why Seahawks didn't clear me - seattlepi.com

Too early predictions for every Seahawks game in 2019
The Seattle Seahawks are a good team. How good? Here are (likely wrong) guesses at what happens in each game in 2019 season.

Seahawks just need DK Metcalf to be himself, not a savior
The Seahawks signed one of the all-time maximum potential guys in DK Metcalf. If we focus on what he can do, instead of what he can't, we'll be happy.

NFL Seattle Seahawks players guest speakers at El Paso Children's Hospital gala
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) NFL players and twin brothers Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin of the Seattle Seahawks were featured as the guest speakers at El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation's 2019 Milagro...

Seahawks' O-line primed for another step forward in 2019
The Seahawks' offensive line took a step forward in 2018 – jumping from the bottom of the league to 17th overall by Week 15 – and the players who oversaw Seattle's change say fans can continue to expect more growth this season.

Muhammad Wilkerson arrested on DWI charge - NFL.com
Former Jets and Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, an unrestricted free agent, was arrested early Saturday morning for driving while intoxicated, New York Police confirmed.

Bruce Arians: Buccaneers secondary is 'totally fixed' - NFL.com
Under new coach Bruce Arians and defensive coordinator and former NFL safety Todd Bowles, the Buccaneers expect mighty improvement from the back end of their defense.

Saquon on Jones: Wait until 'he wins two Super Bowls' - NFL.com
Through nine days of offseason workouts in East Rutherford, Daniel Jones has already won over the people who matter most: his Giants coaches and teammates, including Saquon Barkley.

Cardinals' Haason Reddick embracing move to ILB - NFL.com
After playing mostly as an edge rusher and off-ball linebacker in his first two years, Haason Reddick is moving to inside linebacker in new defensive coordinator Vance Joseph's 3-4 system.

Bud Dupree: The plays are there, I have to finish – ProFootballTalk
The Steelers made the decision to exercise their option on linebacker Bud Dupree's contract for the 2019 season and they didn't back out of it this offseason despite production that some might find short of being worth a $9.2 million salary. Dupree had 5.

Brian Flores “can’t say enough good things” about Charles Harris – ProFootballTalk
After trading Robert Quinn and seeing Cameron Wake leave as a free agent, the Dolphins are short on experienced edge rushers on their roster. The remaining group is led by 2017 first-round pick Charles Harris, who has three sacks in 27 career games.

Mark Murphy: Matt LaFleur had complete control over hiring assistants – ProFootballTalk
Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy responded to a recent report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that said head coach Matt LaFleur wasn't allowed to have full control over which assistants were hired for his coaching staff.

Brian Flores, Trey Flowers to attend as Patriots get their rings – ProFootballTalk
The Patriots are getting their Super Bowl rings this week, and some of the members of last year's team who have moved on this year will attend. Among those who will be there for the private ceremony on Thursday night are Lions defensive end Trey Flowers and Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, accor...

Malik McDowell disputes Seahawks’ decision to not let him play – ProFootballTalk
Former Seahawks defensive lineman Malik McDowell has taken his disagreement with the team's refusal to clear him to play public. In a series of tweets posted Saturday, McDowell argues that a neurologist gave him the OK to resume his career after a 2017 ATV accident left him sufficiently injured t...