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USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Way-too-early Seahawks 53-man roster projection: defense
Way-too-early Seahawks 53-man roster projection: defense The Seattle Seahawks will begin their first of nine Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices on Tuesday. Though this portion of the offseason remains voluntary, roster battles will begin taking shape. With the Seahawks officially on the practice field, we've delivered our way-too-early 53-man roster projection for the defense. Defensive line (6): Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, Johnathan Hankins, Jarran Reed, Rylie Mills, Mike Morris Johnathan Hankins and Jarran Reed return in run-stopping roles. Rylie Mills should be a roster lock as a rookie fifth-round pick. In this scenario, Mike Morris was the 53rd and final man on the team. The Seahawks are hoping for a step forward from Byron Murphy II. EDGE (5): DeMarcus Lawrence, Derick Hall, Boye Mafe, Uchenna Nwosu, Jared Ivey DeMarcus Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Derick Hall should do the heavy lifting. Anything the Seahawks get from the oft-injured Uchenna Nwosu is a bonus, though he should provide valuable depth if healthy. UDFA Jared Ivey provides flexible depth as an inside-outside option. Linebacker (4): Tyrice Knight, Ernest Jones IV, Drake Thomas, Patrick O'Connell The Seahawks are fairly thin at off-ball linebacker. Ernest Jones IV and Tyrice Knight are the unquestioned starters. Drake Thomas led the Seahawks in special teams snaps last season, so he makes the roster again. Josh Ross, Patrick O'Connell, and D'Eryk Jackson compete for the fourth spot. Cornerback (5): Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon, Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett, Shemar Jean-Charles, Zy Alexander The Seahawks should still add a veteran cornerback like Rasul Douglas or Shaq Griffin. They've shown interest in both free-agent corners. In this scenario, the likes of Shemar Jean-Charles and Zy Alexander act as placeholders until an agreement is reached. Safety (5): Julian Love, Coby Bryant, Nick Emmanwori, D'Anthony Bell, Jerrick Reed Julian Love, Nick Emmanwori, and Coby Bryant should form a stellar trio at safety. D'Anthony Bell is a veteran with special teams experience. If Mike Macdonald keeps a fifth safety, Jerrick Reed, AJ Finley, and Ty Okada are in the mix.
Reuters
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Seahawks bring back veteran DT Johnathan Hankins
May 7 - The Seattle Seahawks re-signed veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Hankins, 33, played in all 17 games with eight starts and made 30 tackles, one sack, five tackles for loss and one interception in his first season in Seattle in 2024. "Being here last year, the success we had, the group we had defensively, and now we have D-Law (DeMarcus Lawrence) here, and some more key guys -- we drafted a D-tackle -- I just feel comfortable here," Hankins said. "I like it here. Everything made sense. To be able to still be playing in Year 13, and obviously the organization wanted me back, so it just made sense." In addition to adding four-time Pro Bowler Lawrence, the Seahawks' defensive linemen include Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed and Byron Murphy II. "This guy is a heck of a player," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said recently of Hankins. "We're excited to get him back. I wouldn't say it's a major void because we have guys that can play in the A gap, but, yeah, when you watch tape last year, he played some pretty dang good football for us. Excited to get him back." Hankins has 433 career tackles with 18.5 sacks, 44 tackles for loss, 52 quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception in 169 games (142 starts) for the New York Giants (2013-16), Indianapolis Colts (2017), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2018-22), Dallas Cowboys (2022-23) and Seahawks. The Giants selected Hankins in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.
Winnipeg Free Press
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Seahawks re-sign veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins
SEATTLE (AP) — Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Hankins, 33, signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks as a free agent last year and is entering his 13th season in the NFL. Last season, Hankins appeared in all 17 games for the Seahawks and had 30 tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack. 'I like it here. Everything made sense,' Hankins said in a statement. 'To be able to still be playing in Year 13, and obviously the organization wanted me back, so it just made sense.' FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) Hankins has played for four other NFL franchises in his career: the Raiders, Giants, Cowboys and Colts. He has had 433 tackles as well as 18 1/2 sacks. Hankins will remain with a Seahawks defensive line that already has a good amount of depth. Prior to Hankins' signing, the Seahawks already had Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed and Byron Murphy II under contract for the 2025 season. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Seahawks re-sign veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] SEATTLE (AP) — Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Hankins, 33, signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks as a free agent last year and is entering his 13th season in the NFL. Last season, Hankins appeared in all 17 games for the Seahawks and had 30 tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack. 'I like it here. Everything made sense,' Hankins said in a statement. 'To be able to still be playing in Year 13, and obviously the organization wanted me back, so it just made sense.' Hankins has played for four other NFL franchises in his career: the Raiders, Giants, Cowboys and Colts. He has had 433 tackles as well as 18 1/2 sacks. Hankins will remain with a Seahawks defensive line that already has a good amount of depth. Prior to Hankins' signing, the Seahawks already had Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed and Byron Murphy II under contract for the 2025 season. ___ AP NFL: The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.
