Seattle Seahawks Training Camp Preview: Roster Moves, Contracts and “Hard Knocks”

Seattle’s training camp opens on July 25 and runs through mid-August at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. HBO’s reality series *Hard Knocks* will follow the Seahawks throughout the summer, promising extensive media exposure for the defending Super Bowl LX champions.

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The Seahawks retained most of the roster that posted a 17-win season, but several notable departures create competition at multiple spots. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak left; first-time coordinator Brian Fleury will install a scheme similar to Kubiak’s. Quarterback Sam Darnold, the Pro Bowl starter, must adapt to new position-coach voices while improving decision-making after leading the league in turnovers during the regular season.

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*Receivers*: Tory Horton, who logged five touchdown receptions (plus a punt-return TD) in the first eight games of 2025 before a shin injury sidelined him, is expected to be ready for camp. Rashid Shaheed, re-signed to a three-year, $51 million deal, posted a 36 % target share in 2025—the highest for any player since 2012.

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*Running backs*: Zach Charbonnet begins camp on the physically unable-to-practice list after ACL surgery. A three-man committee featuring George Holani, No. 32 overall pick Jadarian Price and free-agent power runner Emanuel Wilson is projected.

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*Defensive backs*: Devon Witherspoon’s contract extension remains unsigned despite an initial offer three months ago, a storyline that could unfold on *Hard Knocks*. Bud Clark (64th overall) and Ty Okada will vie for the safety spot, while Noah Igbinoghene and Julian Neal compete for the cornerback vacancy left by Riq Woolen.

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• “So he needs to become ready to practice,” — Mike Macdonald, schneider and coach

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Projected 53-man roster lists Darnold, Lock and Milroe at quarterback; Holani, Price, Wilson and Ouzts at running back; and a full complement of receivers, linemen and defensive players as detailed in the preview. With *Hard Knocks* documenting camp, the Seahawks’ contract negotiations—particularly Witherspoon’s—are poised to receive national attention.

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