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Seahawks News

Clayton: Seahawks' schedule looks tough, but they catch some key breaks
With the 2021 NFL schedule released and official, John Clayton breaks down why the Seahawks' schedule may be easier than it appears.

Seahawks sign 4 players to roster ahead of weekend rookie minicamp
The Seattle Seahawks announced they have signed four players to the roster ahead of this weekend’s rookie minicamp, which is set to take place from May 14-16.

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The obvious reason why the Seahawks won't be trading for Aaron Rodgers
Recent speculation by an NFL insider involved the Seattle Seahawks potentially sending Russell Wilson to the Green Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers.

Russell Wilson-themed intrigue ratings for Seahawks schedule | Tacoma News Tribune
The Seahawks have an attractive 2021 NFL schedule. But some games—at Green Bay—are better than others. Lets put a Russell Wilson-themed rating on each game.

NFC West News

How the Rams performed against their 2021 opponents last season - Turf Show Times
A look ahead by remembering last year.

49ers sign four more draft picks and five UDFA’s - Niners Nation
Trey Lance, Trey Sermon, and Ambry Thomas are the only selections who remain unsigned.

Arizona Cardinals officially sign four undrafted free agents in 2021 class - Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of names on the roster.

They added four more on Thursday officially, as they signed their smallest undrafted free agent draft class of the last decade.

2021 NFC West draft reset: Division odds, team grades, best picks, 2022 mock draft and more - CBSSports.com
The NFC West is unpredictable once again.

Around The NFL

Chiefs trade for Vikings CB Mike Hughes
Kansas City is trading with Minnesota to acquire cornerback Mike Hughes, a Vikings first-round pick in 2018. The Chiefs are also sending a 2022 sixth-round draft choice to the Vikings and receiving a seventh-round pick along with Hughes.

Could Justin Fields end up as the best QB from the 2021 NFL Draft? How disrespect fuels dominance
Justin Fields was the fourth quarterback selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, but could the Chicago Bears' hopeful savior actually end up being the best of the bunch? Jeffri Chadiha explains how disrespect fuels dominance at the game's most important position.

Brandon Staley: Chargers' offensive line should allow Justin Herbert 'to be as good as he can be'
The Chargers' 2021 offseason goal under new coach Brandon Staley was straightforward: Improve the offensive line in front of burgeoning young quarterback Justin Herbert.

How bye weeks break down in NFL's 17-game 2021 season
2021 will boast a 17-game NFL schedule for the first time. That means teams won't have bye weeks until Week 6 and some will play 13 straight to start the season before a Week 14 bye.

Scheduling oddities: 13 quirks stemming from 2021 NFL slate
NFL Research digs into 13 oddities and quirks stemming from the 2021 schedule -- including an MVP-heavy date between Aaron Rodgers' Packers and Lamar Jackson's Ravens.

What's gone wrong between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers? Here's how they got here
Rodgers said his extension only guaranteed the first three years. That time is up, and his words were prophetic. Here are the events that have brought the Packers and their QB to the brink of separation.

Is an expanded NFL season a good thing? - Sports Illustrated
Two MMQB writers debate the pros and cons of the NFL's 17-game season, factoring in player safety, NFL fatigue for fans, fantasy football and more.

Rusty Hardin: Tony Buzbee has approached us numerous times about settlement - ProFootballTalk
Attorney Tony Buzbee recently has said that no settlement is happening regarding his 22 clients and Rusty Hardin, the attorney who represents Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Cowboys agree to terms with draft picks Simi Fehoko, Quinton Bohanna - ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys have reached agreements with two more draft choices.

Historical Aggressiveness Index, 1983-2020 | Football Outsiders
A look at historical aggressiveness on fourth downs shows how much the league has changed since 2018. An all-time list including 131 different head coaches is topped by recent unsurprising names (Pederson, Nagy, Payton) and more surprising older names (Bruce Coslet! Jim Haslett!).