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USA Today
20 hours ago
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- USA Today
Breaking down Seahawks rookie QB Jalen Milroe in preseason Week 2
#Seahawks rookie Jalen Milroe's 3 completions vs. KC:- 20 yards to Ricky White on 3rd/6- 9 yards to Cody White on the move- 17 yards over the middle to Brady Russell The Seattle Seahawks blew out the Kansas City Chiefs 33-16 in Friday's Week 2 preseason game. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold led the offense on a 10-play scoring drive to begin the game. Rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe rushed for two yards on a key third-and-1 to help extend the drive, executing a "Tush Push." Backup signal-caller Drew Lock entered the contest on the second possession and led the Seahawks' offense on a second consecutive scoring drive. Lock quarterbacked five total possessions, extending Seattle's lead to 23-7 at halftime. Lock was still the quarterback to begin the third quarterback on the fifth offensive possession, leading another TD to blow the game wide-open, 30-10. Milroe finally entered at quarterback permanently late in the third quarter. The former Alabama signal-caller made an immediate difference. Milroe rushed for five yards on second-and-11, and then completed a 20-yard pass to Ricky White III on third-and-6. That drive eventually stalled in KC territory and ended with a Michael Dickson punt. Milroe returned for one more possession. He completed a 17-yard pass on that drive, one which ended positively with a Jason Myers field goal from the five-yard line. Milroe showcased a lot of promise for a second consecutive preseason game. The dual-threat quarterback was effective both through the air and via the ground. Milroe continues to impress the coaching staff when afforded opportunities.
USA Today
11-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bama in the NFL: Will Reichard, Bryce Young among preseason Week 1 standouts
This past weekend marked the beginning of what will be a loaded season when it comes to former Alabama Crimson Tide football players in the NFL. Starting with Week 1 of the NFL Preseason, not all of the program's former players at the professional level took the field in action this past weekend, as a majority of teams did not play their starters across the league. There were however still a large portion of former Alabama greats in action, which included many of the Crimson Tide's rookies from the 2025 NFL draft. Taking an overall look at the former Crimson Tide greats however, here are five Alabama standouts from Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Preseason. Will Reichard, Kicker - Minnesota Vikings Reichard was a big reason as to why Minnesota defeated the Texans, 20-10, making both of his field goal attempts from 48-and-38 yards out. The former Alabama kicker also made both extra point attempts. JK Scott, Punter - Los Angeles Chargers Scott was active during Los Angeles' 27-13 win over the Saints, punting the ball six times for a total of 290 yards, which translates to an average of 48.3 yards per punt. The Chargers punter also had a long of 58, while also downing two inside the 20-yard line. Bryce Young, Quarterback - Carolina Panthers The former Heisman Trophy winner did not play much during Carolina's 30-10 loss to Cleveland, but made the most of his limited action after drawing starting at quarterback. Young, who was sacked once, completed 4-of-6 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown, while also owning a passer rating of 137.5. Jalen Milroe, Quarterback - Seattle Seahawks Milroe took social media by storm Thursday night with his performance in Seattle's 23-23 tie against the Las Vegas Raiders. Overall, Milroe completed 6-of-10 passes for 61 yards in his debut with a passer rating of 77.5, while also rushing for 38 yards on three attempts. John Metchie III, Wide Receiver - Houston Texans Lastly, Metchie had a strong showing in Houston's 20-10 loss at Minnesota, hauling in five receptions for 45 yards to lead the Texans in receiving. Metchie also made an impact on special teams, returning a kickoff for 23 yards. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
New York Times
09-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Seahawks 53-man roster projection: Logjams at RB, TE and OL make for tough decisions
Three weeks of training camp practices and one preseason game provide a large enough sample to take a stab at projecting the Seattle Seahawks' 53-man roster, which will be finalized a few days after the preseason finale. Once that happens, Seattle can begin assembling its 16-man practice squad. For now, here's the first attempt to project the initial active roster. (Rookies in italics) Advertisement Lock has been ahead of the rookie Milroe all of training camp, and there's been no indication of a change to the depth chart. Lock played the entire first half against the Las Vegas Raiders and completed 12 of 22 passes for 147 yards with one touchdown and an interception. Lock demonstrated why he's considered a reliable backup, though not quite good enough to be a starter. He made some tight-window throws to tight end Eric Saubert and receiver Tory Horton (for a 10-yard touchdown) that were among the best tosses of the night. He also produced Seattle's only turnover when he underthrew Horton on third-and-10 in the first quarter, leading to an interception. But for now, Lock is a more polished quarterback than Milroe, who led five series in the second half and completed 6 of 10 passes for 61 yards. He scrambled twice: once for 5 yards on third-and-12 and again for 6 yards on second-and-7. Milroe kept the ball once on a zone-read play and raced up the sideline for 27 yards. Milroe's only sack came on third-and-10 on the final drive after his protection broke down and there was nowhere to go. Otherwise, Milroe largely avoided negative plays. He's on the right track and should continue to improve with more game reps. Holani, an undrafted signee last year, made a strong case to make the team with his performance Thursday night. Not only did he lead all ball carriers with 61 yards rushing and a touchdown, but he was also on multiple special teams units and had a tackle on kickoff coverage that coach Mike Macdonald highlighted after the game. Martinez wasn't as effective running the ball in his NFL debut. The seventh-round rookie out of Miami gained just 10 yards on six carries and didn't produce a first down. His first kickoff return gained just 20 yards, and his second gained only 5 yards because he muffed the catch on a line-drive kick. As a receiver, Martinez caught an 8-yard swing pass from Lock and forced a missed tackle. He was also the recipient of a 7-yard screen pass on third-and-16. Advertisement Martinez was outperformed by undrafted rookie Jacardia Wright (seven carries, 34 yards, one touchdown), but the draft pick deserves another shot before I project him to be left off the initial roster. Cut: Jacardia Wright, Anthony Tyus III Practice squad candidates: Wright, Tyus Horton's emergence has been one of the best stories of training camp. At this point, it wouldn't be surprising if he began the year as WR3 and the primary punt returner (Steven Sims was acquired for the latter role but hasn't been available because of a hamstring injury). This feels like an important week for Valdes-Scantling, who signed a one-year, $4 million contract with $3 million guaranteed this offseason. The soon-to-be 31-year-old wideout put up good numbers in his brief stint with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak last year in New Orleans but hasn't made many splash plays in camp. Seattle's starting offense is expected to play Friday against Kansas City. It would benefit Valdes-Scantling to showcase chemistry with Darnold in practice, then take that into the game and make a few plays down the field with his speed. There's a chance Seattle keeps six wideouts and makes room for Bobo and either Dareke Young or Cody White. Bobo seems more likely to get the nod if the Seahawks keep just one of the three, though. He is the best pass catcher, contributes on special teams and is a strong run blocker. Cut: Dareke Young, Cody White, Ricky White III, Steven Sims, Tyrone Broden, John Rhys Plumlee Practice squad candidates: Young, White, White III 🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man pod 🚨 'Physical philosophy' Live now: Recapping the Seahawks preseason opener, Kubiak's offense, the '25 rookie class — hello, Robbie Ouzts — depth in the secondary and more! YouTube Spotify Apple… — Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) August 8, 2025 Barner didn't suit up against the Raiders, and that should be taken as a sign that he's the team's No. 1 tight end, at least for now. He's earned that spot based on his performance in training camp. Russell is technically a fullback, but he does a little of everything for Seattle, which is why he's projected to make the roster. He's a backup fullback, tight end and emergency long snapper in addition to his regular special teams duties. He's a guy coaches like to have because he can fill in at so many different spots during the regular season. Advertisement Cut: Marshall Lang, Nick Kallerup Practice squad candidate: Lang The Seahawks have selected eight offensive linemen over the last three drafts, on top of signing Sundell — the potential starting center — as a rookie free agent last year. Because of all the resources allocated to the line in recent years, there will likely be some tough decisions made with the young players in that position group when it's time to trim the roster. Cross, Zabel, Bradford, Lucas, Oluwatimi and Sundell should be locks (regardless of the outcome of the center competition). Jones is the top swing tackle, so he should be safe, too. That leaves only two or three available spots for the rest of the young guys like Haynes and Jerrell. Cut: Sataoa Laumea, Bryce Cabeldue, Mason Richman, Amari Kight, Luke Felix-Fualalo, Federico Maranges Practice squad candidates: Laumea, Cabeldue, Richman Hankins is still on the non-football injury list with a back issue and has not been present at training camp. It's unclear when he'll join the team. Hankins is a backup nose tackle (he was listed behind Murphy on the unofficial depth chart) entering his 13th season, so he can probably afford to skip training camp and still be up to speed when the season begins, health permitting. But Seattle doesn't seem to be missing much in the middle of the defense with the way Pili and Quinton Bohanna are playing as reserves. They both stood out in the preseason opener, and if they keep playing well, there will be an argument to be made in favor of keeping both on the team regardless of Hankins' health status. Advertisement PUP: Rylie Mills Cut: Quinton Bohanna, J.R. Singleton, Bubba Thomas, Anthony Campbell Practice squad candidate: Bohanna Smith, a 2022 fifth-round pick, is someone I highlighted ahead of the preseason opener as a player to watch. He showed why in the game, both as a run defender and a pass rusher. He had a couple of good run stops in the first half, a pair of pressures — one that led to a flag for intentional grounding and another that drew a hold, negating a 24-yard completion — as well as a quarterback hit during a two-minute drill. Smith also had a tackle on the opening kickoff. With Nwosu sidelined, there's an opportunity for another pass rusher to crack the rotation. Morris is in the mix as an edge defender as well, but at 6-foot-4 and 306 pounds, he's more of a 'big end' than an outside linebacker like the 6-3, 255-pound Smith. PUP: Uchenna Nwosu Cut: Jamie Sherriff, Jalan Gaines, Jared Ivey, Connor O'Toole, Seth Coleman Practice squad candidate: Sheriff, Gaines, Ivey Knight is dealing with a knee issue, though the severity is unknown (Macdonald said he expected to gather more information Friday). An extended absence for Knight could be an issue for Seattle, which doesn't have great depth at the position. Thomas and O'Connell have been around since 2023, but they project as special teamers and not potential starting linebackers. Josh Ross, another backup at that position, just had surgery on his hand. Cut: Josh Ross, D'Eryk Jackson, Michael Dowell Practice squad candidates: Ross, Jackson Jobe and Pritchett had interceptions against the Raiders, displaying the type of playmaking Seattle hoped to see from two guys who made appearances in the starting lineup last season. Rookie Nick Emmanwori's emergence as a 'big nickel' in the starting rotation might decrease the number of snaps Jobe sees this year, but he should still be involved in sub packages. A fifth-round pick in 2024, Pritchett is still developing, but like Jobe, he's (if nothing else) a capable backup who understands how important it is to uphold the standard in the defensive back room if his number is called due to injury. Advertisement Seattle has a 'plan' for re-inserting Griffin into the mix, Macdonald said. The veteran corner was away from the team for more than a week while tending to a personal issue, but he's back and will likely get up to speed this week in preparation for the Chiefs game. Cut: Isas Waxter, Damarion Williams, Tyler Hall, Shemar Jean-Charles, Kam Alexander, Keydrain Calligan Practice squad candidates: Waxter, Williams, Hall Emmanwori is listed as a safety but hasn't played much in the deep area of the field like a traditional safety would. During the rookie's two defensive series against Las Vegas, Okada and Bell were the deep safeties, and Emmanwori played nickel. Seattle will probably expand Emmanwori's role at some point, but for now, there's still an argument for keeping both Okada and Bell as the backups for Bryant and Love. Cut: Jerrick Reed II Practice squad candidate: Reed A back injury kept Stoll out of the game Thursday night. The team used the recently acquired Zach Triner as its long snapper against Las Vegas. Assuming Stoll isn't in danger of missing more time, he'll be the team's long snapper for the third straight season. Cut: Zach Triner (Photo of George Holani: Jane Gershovich / Getty Images) Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
New York Post
08-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Jalen Milroe's impressive Seahawks preseason debut was a ‘dream come true'
Jalen Milroe made his NFL debut Thursday, going 6-of-10 for 61 passing yards during the Seahawks' preseason game. The former Alabama standout was drafted in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft after an individually successful tenure with the Crimson Tide. Milroe — who described the game as a 'dream come true,' according to Pro Football Talk — was picked No. 92 overall amid the Seahawks' signing of Sam Darnold following the departure of Geno Smith, shifting the quarterback room in Seattle. Jalen Milroe was picked in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft after playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide in college, where he was one of the best quarterbacks in the country in 2023. Getty Images Milroe also ran for 38 yards Thursday, took one sack and logged the second most snaps under center following Drew Lock, who returned to the Seahawks this year. 'I thought Jalen played well. I thought he made good decisions,' head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters, according to Pro Football Talk. 'Operation-wise there are some things we want to be a little cleaner on. Throwing the ball accurately, throwing it on time, and then when it wasn't there, extending plays with his legs, I thought was really cool.' The third-round pick finished sixth in Heisman voting as a redshirt sophomore in 2023 after throwing 23 touchdowns to just six interceptions and running for an additional 12 touchdowns. That year, Milroe recorded a combined 3,365 yards, including 2,834 through the air. Jalen Milroe made his NFL debut against the Raiders after being picked in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Getty Images As a redshirt junior, Milroe managed just 16 passing touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and his quarterback rating dropped from 172 to 148. Still, Milroe managed to rush for 726 yards on the ground and 20 touchdowns. He recorded over 3,500 yards in total, the most of his collegiate career. The Seahawks tied the Raiders, 23-23, in their first preseason game. Lock added a 12-of-22 passing display for 147 yards through the air with a touchdown and an interception. Smith started for the Raiders but only played a series, just completing one pass — a 15-yard connection — in three attempts.
USA Today
08-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Social media erupts as former Alabama quarterback shines in NFL preseason debut
On Thursday night, former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe played in a NFL game for the first time. A preseason contest, Milroe and the Seattle Seahawks hosted the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night for both team's openers, a game that ultimately ended in a 23-23 tie at the end of regulation. During the game, Milroe, a third round pick from the 2025 NFL draft, came off the bench for Seattle, playing the entirety of the second half at the helm of the Seahawks offense. In all, Milroe completed 6-of-10 passes for 61 yards through the passing game, finishing with a passer rating of 77.5. Milroe was also sacked once for a total of 10 yards, while also rushing for 38 yards on three attempts. Alongside of Milroe, former Alabama tight end Robbie Ouzts also started at fullback for Seattle on Thursday night, and had an impressive showing that resulted in a catch for 17 yards. As for Milroe in particular, social media erupted late Thursday night following the impressive debut of the former Alabama quarterback. Here are some reactions to what people were saying about Milroe's debut. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
