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Seahawks injury updates: Okung, Chancellor ‘close' to returning | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Pete Carroll addressed the Seahawks’ injured players on the first day of training camp

Pete Carroll disappointed in Marshawn Lynch's holdout - NFL.com
"Disappointed he's not here by his choice," Carroll told reporters. "I'm really focused on the guys that are here and have been with us and are working really hard. To comment about that -- we had a substantial plan... We wish he was with us now...I'm hoping he'll be back with us."

Impressions from practice from Jenks, Condotta | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Here we go with what we will make a regular feature on the blog throughout training camp — three impressions from beat writers Jayson Jenks and Bob Condotta.

Michael Robinson sheds more light on Marshawn Lynch situation: 'This is not a decision he came at lightly' | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Former Seahawk Michael Robinson, who is the de facto spokesman for Marshawn Lynch, shed a bit more light on the holdout by the Seattle running back in comments made today on the NFL Network, for which Robinson is now an employee.

Pete Carroll on Marshawn Lynch's holdout: 'It's a contract for a reason'
"It's a contract for a reason. We made a decision and it was signed, by us and by them," Carroll told USA TODAY Sports after the Seahawks' first training camp practice. "We expect them to honor their contract just as we will. We're going to honor it and we expect them to do the same. … "We've had a big plan for a long time working here, and Marshawn is a huge part of that plan, and we made a huge commitment to him a couple years ago. He remains a big part of that plan – if he'll show up. The same thing will carry over to Doug (Baldwin) and Richard and Earl and Kam (Chancellor) and all of the guys that have signed with us."

News, notes and quotes: Day 1 of training camp | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
Kam Chancellor (hip), Russell Okung (foot), Malcolm Smith (ankle) and Bruce Irvin (hip) were all in attendance, but did not participate. Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2014/07/25/news-notes-and-quotes-day-1-of-training-camp/#more-26369#storylink=cpy

Notes and injury updates from Day 1 of Seahawks training camp | HeraldNet.com - Seattle Sidelines
--Rookie receiver Kevin Norwood, was the most consistent rookie throughout offseason workouts, stood out again, making several impressive catches. Fellow rookie receiver Paul Richardson also looked good, and seeing him and Percy Harvin on the field was a good reminder of just how scary-fast this offense could be with those two playing together.

Doug Baldwin doesn't buy Carroll's stance on Lynch - NFL.com
"I hate the 'but you signed the contract' argument," Baldwin wrote on Twitter. "Players can't say that (expletive) when organizations cut them."

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson: 'Obviously we want Marshawn back' - NFL Videos

Rich Eisen one-on-one with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll - NFL Videos

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman: 'We always feel like we're the best' - NFL Videos

Seahawks Kick Off Training Camp Without Marshawn Lynch « CBS Seattle
“But this a tremendous opportunity for the guys getting their shot. Robert Turbin and Christine Michael they’re ready to go and really fired up about this opportunity and are going to try and take full advantage of it.”

Seahawks Kick Off Training Camp Without Marshawn Lynch « CBS Seattle
“But this a tremendous opportunity for the guys getting their shot. Robert Turbin and Christine Michael they’re ready to go and really fired up about this opportunity and are going to try and take full advantage of it.”

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch starts holdout over contract - ESPN
As expected, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch did not attend the first day of training camp Friday, officially starting his holdout over changes he wants to his contract.

Seahawks training camp: Marshawn Lynch’s absence dominates first practice - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks got to work defending their Super Bowl XLVIII title Friday with the first training camp practice of 2014, but the player creating the most buzz wasn’t on the field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.

Pete Carroll sees rules emphasis as compliment to Seahawks | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
NFL officials will focus on illegal contact and defensive holding this season. “I think we contributed to that,” said Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

Seahawks report: Champs armed to defend Super Bowl crown
Pete Carroll's "win forever" philosophy is about to be put to the test.

Christine Michael calm and comfortable in second NFL season
Second-year running back Christine Michael has taken steps to strengthen areas of his game that kept him from seeing the field a season ago.

For Seahawks’ wide-outs, it’s better to receive than to give
The Seahawks held their first training camp practice on Friday without Golden Tate and Sidney Rice, but there was no drop off at the wide-out position because of the efforts of Percy Harvin, Doug Baldwin, Kevin Norwood and others.

Jim Moore: Spare me the Richard Sherman circus at Seahawks training camp - seattlepi.com
The Seahawks open training camp on Friday, which means that, more than anything else, we'll get new sound bites from Richard Sherman.

Photo Gallery - Training Camp Day 1
Photos from the first day of Seahawks training camp at Renton's Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Photo Gallery - 12s at Camp Day 1
A sold out crowd packed the berm on the first day of Seahawks Training Camp presented by Bing.

Seahawks kick off title defense by mirroring approach
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson first watched the film of Super Bowl XLVIII the next day, before his flight home from New York. He estimates he has seen it 15 times now, even reviewing the TV copy so he could check out the commercials.

In defense of their title, Seahawks may air it out with Russell Wilson - NFL - SI.com
At the end of the 2005 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XL with second-year quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on a very managed plan. Roethlisberger attempted 268 passes in the regular season and 96 more in the team's four post-season games, and the Steelers ranked dead last in passing attempts that year.

Pete Carroll sees rules emphasis as compliment to Seahawks | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
NFL officials will focus on illegal contact and defensive holding this season. “I think we contributed to that,” said Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

Seahawks have holes to fill as training camp opens | HeraldNet.com - Sports
The Seattle Seahawks begin training camp today, and as we covered in Thursday's Herald, that means the beginning of a title defense in a league designed to make repeating difficult. The Seahawks have the weapons to compete for a second straight title, but they also have things to sort out in camp beginning today.

7 questions for the offense as Seahawks hit training camp | HeraldNet.com - Sports
The confetti had barely settled on the field at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., when the Seattle Seahawks already began looking ahead.

Super Bowl champ Seahawks open training camp mostly intact - Story
The Seattle Seahawks will start the training camp the way the ended last season: covering new ground.

Friday in Hawkville: Seahawks open training camp without Marshawn Lynch
Leading rusher Marshawn Lynch was a no-show for the first training camp practice, but the Seahawks forged ahead with Robert Turbin and Christine Michael carrying the load in the running game.

Seahawks Daily - The Beginning of Camp
The Seahawks kicked off Training Camp presented by Bing on Friday hitting the field at VMAC for the first time since mini camp in June.

Q13 Exclusive - Earl Thomas Part 1
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas sits down to talk with Q13FOX Sports Director Aaron Levine about his contract extension, his leadership on the team and his thoughts on what makes the Legion of Boom so good.

Q13 Exclusive - Earl Thomas Part 2
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas says football has always been No. 1 in his life, but when his baby daughter “started saying daddy, and she said ‘I love you’ and she kissed me, that’s better than an interception.”

Michael Bennett hungrier than ever despite Super Bowl, super contract - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Despite winning a Super Bowl and signing a big offseason contract, the Seahawks' Michael Bennett says he's not worried about losing his edge.

Seahawks notebook: Russell Okung, Kam Chancellor almost back - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
The Seahawks are back. Just not all of them.

Christine Michael happy to step in for Marshawn Lynch | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
With Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch holding out, Christine Michael and Robert Turbin will get their chances to play. Expectations are high for Michael, the Seahawks’ first draft pick in 2013.

Percy Harvin feeling good on first day of training camp | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
A year ago, Percy Harvin had to sit and watch on the first day of training camp, the Seahawks making a move that caught many off guard by putting him on the Physically Unable to Perform List.

Pete Carroll: 'I’m hoping that we should be better and stronger than we were a year ago' | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Here’s the official transcript of what Seahawks coach Pete Carroll had to say to the media following practice today:

Video: Extra Points | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Today’s topic on our Extra Points video reviewing Seattle’s practice is Marshawn Lynch:

Lowering The Boom – Seattle Seahawks Prepare For New Rules Emphasis - Oregon Sports News
Keep your hands to yourself, young man The Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom pass defenders must be on their best behavior in the upcoming 2014 campaign. The NFL, according to former VP of officiating and current Fox Sports analyst Mike Pereira, has announced a renewed emphasis on defensive holding and illegal contact. The intention, apparently, is to not allow defenders guarding receivers running pass patterns the same ability to disrupt as they had been allowed as recently as last season.

Seahawks training camp: Marshawn Lynch’s absence dominates first practice - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks got to work defending their Super Bowl XLVIII title Friday with the first training camp practice of 2014, but the player creating the most buzz wasn’t on the field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.

RENTON: Dave Boling: Lynch-less Seahawks know the drill | Dave Boling | The News Tribune
So, Marshawn Lynch was in Least Mode.

Thiel: Seahawks open camp absent their bad-ass | Sportspress Northwest
Unsurprisingly for the smooth machine the Seahawks have become, as training camp opened Friday on sunny, breezy lakeside morning, everyone was reading from the same script regarding the missing Beast. Marshawn Lynch was a holdout, and everyone was …

NaVorro Bowman could return at season's midpoint - NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters on Friday that linebacker NaVorro Bowman isn't expected back in the lineup until the midpoint of the season. Find out who will replace the All-Pro linebacker.

Vic Fangio talks NaVorro Bowman timeline, replacement options - Niners Nation
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio might be my favorite coach to hear speak at a press conference. At least among the three coaches that regularly speak with the media. Jim...

Jeff Fisher: Sam Bradford 'full-go' for Rams camp - NFL.com
Coach Jeff Fisher said Thursday that quarterback Sam Bradford is "full-go" for St. Louis Rams training camp. Can the same be said for left tackle Jake Long?

Top 16 NFC position battles during training camp - NFL.com
With training camp around the corner, Around The League breaks down the top competitions, highlighted by a starting quarterback battle in Minnesota between a veteran and a first-round pick.

Eric Berry, Jairus Byrd join Legion of Boom reps among NFL's top safeties | SI.com
The latest NFL news, scores, stats, fantasy analysis, and mock drafts as well as the best NFL writers and photos from SI.com

Cleveland Browns 2014 Preview: Defense, not Johnny Manziel, will lead | The MMQB with Peter King
Throughout the preseason Andy Benoit will provide in-depth breakdowns of all 32 teams, in reverse order of 2013 finish. Today, the Cleveland Browns … Defense One nice thing about being a billionaire is you can afford mulligans.

Tyrann Mathieu says he’s 6-8 weeks away from returning | ProFootballTalk
The Cardinals placed safety Tyann Mathieu on the Physically Unable to Perform list earlier this week, a procedural move that confirms he's not ready to start practicing after last year's torn ACL.

Daily Dose: Lynch Pinned - Training Camp Daily Dose - Rotoworld.com
Jeff Ratcliffe rounds up the biggest news out of NFL training camp.

Seth Payne’s Five Worst Things About Training Camp « CBS Houston
Training Camp officially starts tomorrow. With training camp comes the good and the bad. 10 year NFL vet Seth Payne gives us the 5 worst things about Training Camp.