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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Is George Holani now the favorite for Seahawks' RB3 role?
There has been some movement for the Seattle Seahawks at running back lately. Third-year pro Kenny McIntosh suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury at a training camp practice. In Thursday's preseason opener versus the Las Vegas Raiders, a 23-23 Week 1 tie, sophomore running back George Holani may have become the new favorite to be RB3 on the roster behind Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. Holani rushed for a game-high 61 yards and a touchdown via seven carries. Holani's score was an explosive 24-yard run in the first quarter that opened the scoring. The former Boise State standout averaged 8.7 yards per carry. McIntosh's injury has created new competition at running back. It was Holani that took full advantage of his opportunity against the Raiders. Meanwhile rookie running back Damien Martinez struggled by comparison. Martinez rushed for 10 yards via six carries. The rookie ball-carrier out of Miami averaged just 1.7 yards per carry. He was even outperformed by Jacardia Wright, who rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown via seven carries (4.7 YPC). The Seahawks face a conundrum with Martinez as of now. Do they carry four running backs on the 53-man roster, or does GM John Schneider attempt to sneak Martinez onto the practice squad? As of now, Holani is establishing himself as the RB3.
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Marshawn Lynch stiff arms Seahawks RB as credentialed photographer
The Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders squared off to open their preseason schedules Thursday night at Lumen Field in Seattle. It was something of a revenge game for former Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, now with the Raiders, but astute viewers would've seen another legend on the sidelines: Marshawn Lynch. The two-time All-Pro running back was on the sidelines as a credentialed photographer for the game between two of his former teams. He appeared on the broadcast late in the first quarter during Seahawks running back George Holani's touchdown run. Lynch – known for his iconic "Beastquake" run – used his forearm to protect his camera from Holani. Holani takes it HOME!📺: @King5Seattle or @NFLNetwork .@MoneyLynch unnecessary roughness ? Exclusive: Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter unfazed by playing offense and defense Shedeur Sanders starting vs. Panthers: What to expect from Browns rookie QB Lynch was working next to longtime Seahawks photographer Rod Mar during Holani's touchdown run. Lynch and Mar were seen talking during the game with the former running back showing Mar some of his work. 📸Former Seahawks/Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch with Seahawks photographer Rod Mar at the Raiders versus Seahawks preseason game. Marshawn behind the camera 📸 @MoneyLynchLVvsSEA on @NFLNetworkWatch live out-of-market preseason games on @NFLPlus The iconic Seahawks running back may be the next Seattle-area sports legend to take up photography. He'd be following in the footsteps of former Seattle Mariners legends Ken Griffey Jr. and Randy Johnson. Griffey was a credentialed photographer at the 2025 Masters and captured one of the more notable photographs from Rory McIlroy's victory. Photo, courtesy of Ken Griffey, Jr. Griffey told USA TODAY Sports in 2024 that he picked up photography watching his kids play sports "because nobody bothers the photographer, really." Johnson studied photography before his Hall of Fame baseball career. He's now a regularly credentialed photographer for MLB games and the Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, has a photo gallery of Johnson's work. Lynch could be the next man up. The Seahawks are at Lumen Field again for their next preseason game Aug. 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. We'll see if Lynch takes up his Nikon once again for that one.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
George Holani had explosive first half against Raiders
The Seattle Seahawks currently lead the Las Vegas Raiders 16-3 at halftime, and second year running back George Holani has been the driving force behind this performance. Against the Raiders' defense - which featured many starters - Holani bulldozed his way to 61 yards on seven carries. On the opening drive, Holani had a 20 yard rush, and on the second possession, he scampered his way to a 24-yard score. With Kenneth Walker III sidelined with the rest of Seattle's primary starters, and with Kenny McIntosh on the Injured Reserve list, the opportunity at the running back position is wide open. So far, Holani is sprinting full-speed through said window of opportunity. Last year, the Seahawks cut Holani but were able to sign him back to their practice squad. If they make a similar decision at the end of August, they won't be so lucky to keep him. The rest of the NFL will certainly notice this performance.
