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25 most intriguing Seahawks: No. 9 DE L.J. Collier
The Seahawks kick off training camp on July 25, and until then, Brock and Salk will count down the top 25 most intriguing Seahawks every weekday at 8:30 a.m. Their list continues with guest hosts Stacy Rost and Gee Scott focusing on No. 9: DE L.J. Collier.

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25 most intriguing Seahawks: No. 9 DE L.J. Collier

Top 2019 Seahawks Training Camp Storylines: Is Seattle Even Better At RB With A Carson-Penny “One-Two Punch” Leading The Way?
After leading the NFL in rushing in 2018, the Seahawks could be even stronger at running back a year later.

Friday Round-Up: Seahawks Win Award For Best 2018 Intro Video
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Source: Ex-Seahawks DT McDowell suspended
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CBS Sports ranks Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll 5th-best in league
Seahawks' Pete Carroll, entering his 10th season in Seattle, ranks No. 5 overall in CBS Sports rankings of the top head coaches in the NFL.

30 most important Seahawks in 2019: No. 13, RB Chris Carson
The Seattle Seahawks have a two-headed monster at running back this season, with Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny expected to share the load.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson would be restricted to 16 games if 18-game schedule were to pass
A recent proposal owners have suggested could change the game as we know it.

Seattle Seahawks’ offensive starting trio ranks 10th-best in league
NFL.com editor Ali Bhanpuri places the Seattle Seahawks trio of Russell Wilson, Chris Carson and Tyler Lockett at No. 10 in the league.

Eric Weddle calls Rams CBs 'best I've ever played with' - NFL.com
Heading into his first season with the Rams, safety Eric Weddle says Aaron Donald is the best player in the NFL and cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters are the best CBs he's played with.

Matt Nagy excited for Bears to be in prime position - NFL.com
Second-year coach Matt Nagy is plenty excited that his Bears will be playing in prime time on five occasions. "You want to have as many prime time games as possible," he said on Total Access.

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San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has shared the field in spurts with George Kittle and former NFL star Rob Gronkowski during his career, but he believes he's seen enough to compare the two.

Raiders guard Richie Incognito suspended two games - NFL.com
The NFL has suspended Oakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito two games for violating the personal conduct policy, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.

NFL suspends full-time officiating program for season - NFL.com
Senior Vice President of Officiating Al Riveron confirmed Friday the NFL has put its full-time officials' program on hiatus.

Roundup: Jets' Chris Herndon suspended 4 games - NFL.com
New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon's potential breakout season has been put on hold as the NFL announced Friday he will be suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

DeAndre Hopkins is final member of Madden 99 Club - NFL.com
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is the fourth and final member of the Madden 99 Club, joining Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and Bears edge rusher Khalil Mack.

Rolando McClain seeks return after three-year absence - NFL.com
After being suspended indefinitely in 2016 for repeatedly failed drug tests, Rolando McClain, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, announced Friday that he is applying for reinstatement.

Patrick Peterson would love to be a Cardinal for life - NFL.com
Less than a year after requesting a trade, Patrick Peterson has flipped and is now showing his love for Arizona. The cornerback is set to miss the first six games of next season due to a suspension.

Jimmy Garoppolo: Dante Pettis a 'tremendous talent' - NFL.com
Who will be the 49ers' go-to target? Second-year WR Dante Pettis flashed such potential late in his rookie season. Jimmy Garoppolo, who was out during that stretch, has liked what he's seen thus far from Pettis.

Charges filed for shooting of Giants rookie, teammate – ProFootballTalk
Charges were filed in Kansas Friday for the draft-night shooting of Giants rookie Corey Ballentine, in which teammate Dwane Simmons was killed. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, 18-year-old Francisco Alejandro Mendez was charged with seven counts, including first-degree murder.

Patrick Mahomes throws football out of Arrowhead Stadium – ProFootballTalk
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes displayed one of the more impressive feats of arm strength you'll ever see on Friday. Mahomes was on the field at Arrowhead Stadium when a camera on the KCTV helicopter caught him throwing a football up, up and all the way out of the stadium.

Rams’ strength and conditioning coach found not guilty – ProFootballTalk
Jurors in California found Rams strength and conditioning coach Ted Rath not guilty of three counts of sexual battery, the Ventura County Star reports. A Ventura County Superior Court jury deliberated about an hour Friday before returning with the verdict, according to the newspaper.

Offensive linemen hold their own summit to try to counter pass rushers – ProFootballTalk
Broncos linebacker Von Miller started a pass-rushing summit three years ago. It prompted the league's offensive linemen to start their own get together two years ago.

DeMaurice Smith: 18-game schedule not in players’ best interest – ProFootballTalk
The NFL and its owners want an 18-game regular season. The players don't. NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith made that clear Friday night after confirming a report that the league broached the possibility of an 18-game season with a maximum per-player limit of 16 games.