Hold up, Seattle. We just got some wild news from outside the Emerald City that kinda throws you for a loop, but honestly, the real focus for us is what went down with our Hawks. First off, the Denver Broncos just waved goodbye to fifth-round rookie Justin Joly, a tight end out of North Carolina State. And get this: the dude had an 88-yard touchdown catch in their preseason finale! Yeah, you read that right. An 88-yard score, and it still wasn’t enough to keep him on the 53-man roster. It’s a brutal reminder of how cutthroat this league is, but let’s be real, our eyes were locked on Kansas City, where our Seahawks just fought their hearts out for a 9-9 tie against the Chiefs.
A Rookie’s Wild Ride Ends Fast
Can you believe it? Joly, a fifth-round draft pick, is out before the season even truly kicks off. Most guys picked in that round usually make the initial 53-man roster as rookies. Not Joly. Everyone, and I mean *everyone*, thought that massive 88-yard touchdown grab in the last preseason game was his golden ticket. It was the kind of play that screamed “keeper,” a highlight reel moment that should’ve solidified his spot. But apparently, the Broncos saw something else, and now he’s on waivers. Some other team could snatch him up, or he might end up back in Denver on the practice squad if he clears. It just goes to show you, no matter how much flash you show, the NFL can be ruthless. It’s tough to see a young guy with that kind of potential get cut so early.
Early Season Grind for Our Hawks
Alright, forget Denver for a second, let’s talk about *our* squad. Our Seattle Seahawks just scraped through an absolute grinder, ending in a 9-9 tie with the Kansas City Chiefs. A tie! In the NFL, early in the season, that’s just… wild. You walk away with a share of the points, but you don’t get the thrill of a win or the sting of a full-blown loss. What does that mean for our early season form? It tells you our defense, led by Mike Macdonald, is ready to fight tooth and nail, holding a potent Chiefs offense to just nine points. On the flip side, nine points on offense means there’s work to do. We saw Sam Darnold out there, pushing the ball with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, but finding the end zone was clearly a struggle. A tie is a weird beast, right? It leaves you wanting more, but it also shows incredible resilience against a tough opponent.
This 9-9 stalemate against the Chiefs is exactly why we bleed green and blue; our guys never give up. What’s next? You know our Seahawks are going to hit the practice field with fire after that one. Every game, every snap, every point matters. We’re watching this team closely to see how they build on this gritty start. Let’s get ready for the next one, Seattle, because every matchup in the regular season is a battle.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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