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The Seahawks have questions as training camp opens, we have some answers | The Seattle Times
Will Bobby Wagner re-sign? Will Ziggy Ansah be ready for the start of the regular season? We'll find out soon.

Seahawks news: OC Brian Schottenheimer explains how he wants to use Tyler Lockett
Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is confident wide receiver Tyler Lockett will fill the void left by Doug Baldwin.

Seahawks are Russell Wilson's team in more ways than one
Sure, the Seahawks wouldn't be as successful this decade without Russell Wilson. But clearly the team values Wilson much more than some other players.

Seahawks training camp battle: Paxton Lynch versus Geno Smith
The Seahawks know who their long-term starter is and that would be Russell Wilson. But who backs Wilson up: Paxton Lynch or Geno Smith?

Seahawks No. 17 in Touchdown Wire’s training camp power rankings
Touchdown Wire's Doug Farrar took a look at all 32 teams to put together his training camp power rankings and the Seahawks landed at No. 17.

Seahawks news: Pete Carroll thinks Shaquill Griffin is ready to take the next step
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes third-year defensive back Shaquill Griffin is ready to take the next step this season.

30 most important Seahawks in 2019: No. 5, DT Jarran Reed
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed exploded onto the scene as a pass rusher last year, a skill he'll need to show again in 2019.

Duke won't be distraction for Jarvis Landry, Browns - NFL.com
Cleveland WR Jarvis Landry is confident that Duke Johnson wanting to be traded by the Browns won't be a distraction to the team and its high expectations.

Tony Romo on Bill Belichick: 'He's really, really special' - NFL.com
Now an analyst, Tony Romo says he learns Patriots coach Bill Belichick when he interviews him ahead of games, and called New England's latest Super Bowl win "one of the greatest defensive performances I have ever seen."

Robert Nkemdiche one of six Cardinals put on PUP - NFL.com
Robert Nkemdiche (knee) was one of six Cardinals who the team announced were placed on the active/physically unable to perform list (PUP) on Saturday; the Broncos also signed rookie WR Jamarius Way.

LB Devin White, Bucs agree to terms on rookie deal - NFL.com
After several months of negotiations, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a deal with rookie linebacker Devin White, the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the team announced Saturday.

Mike Shanahan attends Broncos training camp - NFL.com
After spending 11 years away from the franchise he led to Super Bowl glory, former head coach Mike Shanahan attended Denver Broncos training camp for the first time since 2008.

Bert Rechichar, Pro Bowl defensive back and record-setting kicker, dies at 89 – ProFootballTalk
Bert Rechichar, a Pro Bowl defensive back who also kicked and once owned the NFL record for longest field goal, has died at the age of 89. A star on both offense and defense at Tennessee, Rechichar was selected by the Browns with the 10th overall pick in the 1952 NFL draft.

Tanking talk is news to Tua Tagovailoa, supposedly – ProFootballTalk
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is eligible to enter the 2020 draft. Many believe he'll be the top pick. Some believe that NFL teams in need of a franchise quarterback should tank for Tua. (Most commonly, the concept has been raised in connection with the Dolphins.

Shawne Merriman sued for wrongful death – ProFootballTalk
Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman has been named as a defendant in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the estate of a woman who died of a drug overdose in 2017. According to TMZ.

Mike Shanahan returns to Broncos practice for first time in more than 10 years – ProFootballTalk
The Broncos fired coach Mike Shanahan after the 2008 season. He hadn't returned to the team's facilty, until today. Shanahan was back on Saturday, at the invitation of new coach Vic Fangio. “I was glad to have Mike here," Fangio told reporters. "I invited him out, wanted him to come.

As clock ticks for Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott, Zeke plans to travel out of the country – ProFootballTalk
Our popcorn is indeed ready. The Cowboys report for camp in five days. Running back Ezekiel Elliott may or may not be there. Per a league source, Elliott currently is believed to be making plans for a trip out of the country. Of course, plans can quickly change.