http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Sun, 19 May 2013 19:03:11 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 19:03:11 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/19/seahawks-begin-otas-tomorrow/?syndication=rss A quick reminder that the Seahawks will  begin OTAs (Organized Team Activities) on Monday. Seahawks.com had a good breakdown earlier this week of where the team is in its off-season program. Not all of  the workouts are open to the media, but we will cover those that are. As the linked sto Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/19/seahawks-begin-otas-tomorrow/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021011096_apfbnchargersfreeney.html?syndication=rss The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021011096_apfbnchargersfreeney.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 22:46:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/18/morning-kickoff-irvin-suspension-and-more/?syndication=rss Bruce Irvin’s four-game suspension was obviously the big news of Friday. Here’s our story, as well as that from ESPN.com, the ESPN NFC West blog and USA Today.  And a 49ers’ defender has no sympathy for Irvin. In other news. … — Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com l Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/18/morning-kickoff-irvin-suspension-and-more/?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 19:42:58 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021008661_apfbnmariowilliamsringlawsuit.html?syndication=rss Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021008661_apfbnmariowilliamsringlawsuit.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 01:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021007929_seahawks18.html?syndication=rss Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021007929_seahawks18.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 13:34:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021004923_apfbnjetsgoodsonarrested.html?syndication=rss New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021004923_apfbnjetsgoodsonarrested.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 20:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021004696_apfbnwoodsonfreeagency.html?syndication=rss Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021004696_apfbnwoodsonfreeagency.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/17/bruce-irvin-suspended-four-games-for-violating-nfl-policy-on-performance-enhancing-substances/?syndication=rss Bruce Irvin, Seattle’s first-round pick a year ago, has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing substances, the team announced Friday. Irvin will not get paid for the first four games — amounting to a Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/17/bruce-irvin-suspended-four-games-for-violating-nfl-policy-on-performance-enhancing-substances/?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/17/morning-kickoff-a-few-seahawks-links/?syndication=rss I’ll start off with the personal note that I will be in-studio on KJR-AM 950 this morning from 10 a.m.-Noon with Elise Woodward. We will probably talk mostly about the Sonics situation. But we also plan to talk some Seahawks. Now, a few links. … — Earl Thomas is No. 66 on the NFL Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/17/morning-kickoff-a-few-seahawks-links/?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 09:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021001257_seahawks17.html?syndication=rss Spencer Ware, a fullback from LSU, has signed a multiyear contract with the Seahawks. Ware was a sixth-round pick in April's NFL draft. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021001257_seahawks17.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 00:15:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/16/seahawks-sign-spencer-ware/?syndication=rss The Seattle Seahawks have just announced they have signed sixth-round draft choice fullback Spencer Ware to a multi-year contract. Ware was the 194th overall selection in April’s NFL Draft out of LSU and becomes the eighth Seahawks draft choice under contract. Running back Christine Michael (s Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/16/seahawks-sign-spencer-ware/?syndication=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 18:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021000967_apfbnchadjohnsonarrest.html?syndication=rss A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021000967_apfbnchadjohnsonarrest.html?syndication=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 16:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/16/governor-inslee-to-sign-seahawks-and-sounders-license-plate-bill/?syndication=rss Governor Jay Inslee will sign the Seahawks and Sounders license plate bill on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seahawks training facility in Renton. The bill will allow Seahawks and Sounders fans to buy special license plates with the proceeds going to three non-profit organizations. Inslee will be joined Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/16/governor-inslee-to-sign-seahawks-and-sounders-license-plate-bill/?syndication=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020997225_apfbnbillswhaley.html?syndication=rss Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020997225_apfbnbillswhaley.html?syndication=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020993973_nfl16.html?syndication=rss The New England Patriots released defensive tackle Kyle Love after he was diagnosed with diabetes. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020993973_nfl16.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020992999_apfbnchiefsalexsmith.html?syndication=rss It hasn't taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020992999_apfbnchiefsalexsmith.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 17:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020992423_apfbnleseanmccoysuit.html?syndication=rss A woman has sued Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, claiming he or a body guard hit her, threw a drink at her and tossed her off a party bus on the New Jersey Turnpike last December. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020992423_apfbnleseanmccoysuit.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020993027_apfbnravensmcclainretires.html?syndication=rss Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020993027_apfbnravensmcclainretires.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 16:31:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/15/morning-kickoff-espn-assesses-seattles-off-season-and-more/?syndication=rss Not a lot out there this morning on the Seahawks, but here are a few things. … — ESPN.com has an off-season glance at the Hawks; — Jason LaConfora of CBSSports.com ranks the Seahawks fifth among NFL front offices; — Grantland.com says the rest of the NFL should be worried no Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/15/morning-kickoff-espn-assesses-seattles-off-season-and-more/?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 10:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020985805_apfbnbroncosholliday.html?syndication=rss Trindon Holliday quickly put his historic playoff performance behind him just as he did all those gasping defenders scattered in his wake. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020985805_apfbnbroncosholliday.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 02:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020985352_nfl15.html?syndication=rss The Philadelphia Eagles signed ex-Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones to a one-year contract. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020985352_nfl15.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 00:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020982826_apfbnobitmuncie.html?syndication=rss Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020982826_apfbnobitmuncie.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 18:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020984839_apfbnpicksixnflstadiumsignatures.html?syndication=rss When the Minnesota Vikings unveiled the design of their new stadium, they introduced another attention-grabbing image to the NFL's stadium collection: The see-through roof. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020984839_apfbnpicksixnflstadiumsignatures.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 17:16:08 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/report-seahawks-claim-raiders-long-snapper/?syndication=rss The Seahawks announced today they have claimed long snapper Adam Steiner from the Raiders. They waived/injured DB Chandler Fenner to make room on the 90-man roster. Seattle has one long snapper on the roster in Clint Greshman, who is due to make $1.32 million this season. Steiner had been cut b Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/report-seahawks-claim-raiders-long-snapper/?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 19:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/nfl-releases-entire-preseason-schedule/?syndication=rss The NFL has today released the entire 2013 preseason schedule. Here it is. Here is Seattle’s full 2013 schedule. Seattle’s preseason games are as follows: Aug. 8 — at San Diego, 7 p.m. Aug. 17 — Denver, 7 p.m. Aug. 23 — at Green Bay, 5 p.m. Aug. 29 — Oakland, 5 p. Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/nfl-releases-entire-preseason-schedule/?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/six-seahawks-on-cbssports-com-lists-of-top-100-players-in-the-nfl/?syndication=rss This may be a slow time of the NFL season, but it’s far from listless. Instead, it’s the time of year when there are lists galore, of best this and top that, as NFL writers try to fill the void. One list of the Top 100 Players in the NFL comes today from CBSSports.com’s Pete Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/six-seahawks-on-cbssports-com-lists-of-top-100-players-in-the-nfl/?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 12:16:03 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/morning-kickoff-assessing-the-draft-picks-and-more/?syndication=rss Time for a few morning links. … — Jayson Jenks reviews how the Seahawk draft picks performed during last weekend’s rookie mini-camp; — ESPN.com’s Mike Sando says Jesse Williams, Luke Willson and Spencer Ware should all compete for playing time this season; — A fe Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/14/morning-kickoff-assessing-the-draft-picks-and-more/?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 08:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020980077_nfl14.html?syndication=rss Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon, who is suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season, pinned his problems on his decisions. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020980077_nfl14.html?syndication=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 22:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020979874_seahawks14.html?syndication=rss Seahawks coach Pete Carroll used a three-day rookie minicamp to scheme for ways to use his newest players when the full roster reports for organized team activities May 20. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020979874_seahawks14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 22:48:26 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020980007_apfbnvikingsstadium.html?syndication=rss Opening the roof over the new home of the Minnesota Vikings would have forced planners of the $975 million project to eliminate some of the fancy features. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020980007_apfbnvikingsstadium.html?syndication=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 22:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020977398_apfbnbillsnix.html?syndication=rss Not getting any younger and confident he's put in place a young foundation capable of turning the Buffalo Bills into a winner, Buddy Nix called this the right time to step down as general manager on Monday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020977398_apfbnbillsnix.html?syndication=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 17:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020977711_apfbnjaguarsblackmon.html?syndication=rss Justin Blackmon pinned his problems on his decisions. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2020977711_apfbnjaguarsblackmon.html?syndication=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 16:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/13/morning-kickoff-wrapping-up-mini-camp-and-more/?syndication=rss Some links wrapping up the rookie mini-camp, and other stuff. … — Jayson Jenks wrote the story for our paper this morning on the quest of Jerrod Johnson to win the backup QB job. As Jenks wrote of the competition for the backup spot: Johnson previously had stints with two other NFL team Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/13/morning-kickoff-wrapping-up-mini-camp-and-more/?syndication=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 09:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020975035_seahawks13.html?syndication=rss Jerrod Johnson has spent about seven months overhauling his throwing motion for the first time in his career. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2020975035_seahawks13.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:07:48 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/12/more-on-the-seahawks-and-the-read-option/?syndication=rss The blog entry last week on how much the Seahawks ran the read option last year — based on stats from ESPN — prompted a further response from an ESPN NFL Research Specialist, Jason Vida (on Twitter at @ESPNStatsInfo). Vida wrote that it was indeed correct that the Seahawks ran the majori Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/05/12/more-on-the-seahawks-and-the-read-option/?syndication=rss Sun, 12 May 2013 22:01:09 PDT