Alright, Emerald City! Man, that 16-19 loss to the Tennessee Titans was a tough one to swallow, wasn’t it? Just when you want to see our Seahawks consistently dominate early in the regular season, we take a gut punch like that. It leaves you with more questions than answers about what’s truly clicking with this squad heading into the grind. And if that wasn’t enough for your Monday, get this: a name that might ring a faint bell from our recent past just landed himself a new gig in the league, far from the 12s, but still part of the NFL carousel.
A Journeyman TE Finds a New Home (Again)
So, while we’re all still dissecting that Titans game, word dropped that tight end Mitch Van Vooren, who had a brief stint with our Hawks, has been scooped up by the Dallas Cowboys. They signed him on Monday, August 24, 2026, and it’s purely for depth. Turns out, the Cowboys are dealing with some tight end injuries to Michael Trigg and D.J. Rogers, so they needed an extra body. In a classic NFL corresponding move, they waived defensive tackle Kelvin Gilliam to make room. It’s a stark reminder of the cut-throat nature of this league, where injuries open doors and opportunities are fleeting.
Van Vooren’s Winding Road Through the NFL
Van Vooren’s journey through the NFL has been a whirlwind since he first entered as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2025. He’s only 25 years old, but he’s already bounced around quite a bit. Remember, he originally signed with our Seattle Seahawks, trying to make an impression, but we ended up cutting him on June 13, 2025. Then he signed with the Browns on August 4, 2025, only for them to waive him just twenty days later, on August 24, 2025. He even spent part of this past offseason trying out for the Patriots. Talk about perseverance! You have to respect a guy who keeps chasing the dream, no matter how many times he gets cut. His college stats at St. Norbert were impressive too: first-team All-NACC honors with 33 receptions for 510 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season. And get this, he started as a track athlete at Marquette, setting a school record in the 400-meter hurdles. Pure athleticism, right there.
What’s Next for the Hawks?
So, while Van Vooren is heading to Dallas, our Seahawks need to get their act together and quick. That 19-16 loss to the Titans is the kind of early regular season stumble Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury can’t afford if we want to make some noise this year. We’ve got Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp on offense, and they have to start firing on all cylinders, consistently. Every single snap, every single drive, matters right now as we figure out our identity. The 12s are here, we’re loud, and we expect to see that famous Seattle grit in the next game. Let’s show the league what the Emerald City is really made of!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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