The Seattle Seahawks were back at work today at the VMAC after getting Sunday off. It was an eventful day at the team facility, with roster moves, big returns and one very notable absence all part of the story.
Here are several takeaways from the beat reporters at today’s practice.
1
Jamal Adams is back (with a cast)
The biggest item of the day was the return of safety Jamal Adams, who broke his middle finger last Wednesday when it got caught on another player’s helmet. The good news is Adams’ injury won’t require surgery and he’s already back at practice with a full workload. However, he is wearing a cast that covers everything but the thumb on his left hand.
100% or no, Adams still managed to make an impact at practice. During team drills he reached up with his good hand for a PBU in coverage on a pass from Geno Smith to DK Metcalf.
2
Geno Smith building chemistry with DK Metcalf
Speaking of the team’s starting quarterback and their No. 1 wide receiver, Smith is apparently going out of his way to get extra reps with Metcalf. Gregg Bell says he’s seeking out Metcalf’s turns in the WR line at practice.
Smith and Metcalf have also hooked up outside the team facility, working together one on one.
3
Pete Carroll is out
While the attendance news was mostly positive today, there was one unfortunate bit of news. Head coach Pete Carroll apparently has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently working from home. The team’s statement says he will participate in meetings virtually.
Current CDC guidance states that individuals who test positive should self-isolate for five days.
4
A new face at defensive tackle
The Seahawks signed a new player today, adding former Florida and Penn State defensive tackle Antonio Valentino to the roster. Here’s a look at Valentino going through footwork drills.
Valentino (6-foot-3, 312 pounds) will likely be competing with Myles Adams, Jarrod Hewitt and fellow undrafted rookie Matt Gotel for the last interior defensive line spot on the team.
5
Tyreke Smith activated
Seattle’s other roster move of the day involved activating one of their key rookies from the PUP list. EDGE Tyreke Smith was called up today after missing the…
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