Tight end AJ Barner just dropped the news we all needed to hear: he won’t be on the Seahawks’ first injury report of the season! Our reigning Super Bowl LX champions are just days away from a massive Wednesday night rematch against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, and our guys are getting healthy. This is exactly the kind of boost that gets your blood pumping for Week 1!
Roster Moves and Rookie Watch
The pre-season roster grind always delivers drama, and this year was no exception. We saw veteran safety D’Anthony Bell return to the practice squad after being released during the 53-man cutdown last Sunday. That move shows the front office is committed to experienced depth, which you love to see. But let’s talk about a real standout: receiver Montorie Foster Jr. He absolutely lit up training camp and preseason, earning his spot on the 53-man roster for the very first time. Seattle fans are hyped to see what he brings!
Now, not everything is sunshine and touchdowns. There’s a big question mark hovering over our top rookie, Jadarian Price. He hasn’t played a snap in the preseason, and his last game action was all the way back in November. So, is he actually ready for the intensity of a season opener against the Patriots? That’s the kind of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and we’re all holding our breath to see if he suits up and makes an impact on Wednesday.
Turning the Page, Ready for the Fight
Even with the New England Patriots rolling into town for a Super Bowl LX rematch, the message from the Hawks’ locker room is crystal clear: it’s time “to turn the page.” Our Head Coach Mike Macdonald and the squad are locked in on moving past that Super Bowl win, saying the title is officially “in the past.” That laser focus is what defines this team. AJ Barner put it perfectly, saying it’ll be “special” to watch that championship banner unfurled at Lumen Field on Wednesday night. It’s a moment to soak it all in, celebrate, and then immediately switch into game mode.
Facing the Patriots again, especially after they’ve done some retooling and are now an “overhauled” team, is going to be a total “guessing game” for our guys. Playing the same opponent to wrap up one season and kick off the next isn’t totally unprecedented, especially when two Super Bowl teams have a rare out-of-conference matchup, but it adds a wild wrinkle to Week 1. This isn’t just another game; it’s the start of our defense, and the whole league is watching.
Wednesday night at Lumen isn’t just the first game; it’s the beginning of a brand new journey to defend what’s ours. That championship banner goes up, the 12s will be deafening, and then it’s time to show the league why the Emerald City reigns supreme. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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