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08-08-2025
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Seahawks players to watch on defense in preseason Week 1 vs. Raiders
The Seattle Seahawks will open the preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday evening. Week 1 of the preseason represents the Seahawks' first opportunity of training camp to compete versus another team. They'll participate in joint practices with the Green Bay Packers later this month. We've identified some Seahawks players on defense worth watching closely versus the Raiders in Week 1 of the preseason. S Nick Emmanwori There's no player who's garnered more buzz at Seahawks training camp than rookie safety Nick Emmanwori. Head coach Mike Macdonald has confirmed the rookies will play Thursday evening versus the Raiders. Emmanwori has been a difference-maker at practice, and it'll be worth monitoring if that momentum carries over to a live-action game. DE Jared Ivey Defensive end Jared Ivey is the most recognizable name among the Seahawks' rookie undrafted free agents. The former Ole Miss standout has been predicted by many outlets to make Seattle's 53-man roster, but Macdonald's defense is deep at the position. Ivey needs to stand out during the preseason to give himself a chance. CB Nehemiah Pritchett Cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett struggled when thrown into the fire last season. The sophomore sixth-round selection isn't guaranteed to make the 53-man roster. Pritchett needs to take advantage of his opportunities in the preseason, and indications are he'll play extensively. LB D'Eryk Jackson The depth behind starting linebackers Ernest Jones IV and Tyrice Knight is questionable. Rookie undrafted free agent D'Eryk Jackson arrived in Seattle with a little hype. Jackson has an opportunity to play himself into a rotational role on defense and special teams. This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks preseason: Players to watch on defense in Week 1 vs. Raiders
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08-08-2025
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Seahawks followed both their interceptions with unsportsmanlike celebration penalties
The Seahawks intercepted two passes in Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders. And they followed both interceptions with unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. The interceptions were by Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett, but the penalties weren't on them. They were on the veterans on the Seahawks' defense who weren't even in the game but ran onto the field to celebrate. After the game, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said he's glad the veterans were cheering on the players who were on the field, but he needs to emphasize that it can't happen in the regular season. "We really can't afford to be doing that moving forward. But having the enthusiasm, having the guys being fired up for guys making plays, that was pretty cool," Macdonald said, via Brady Henderson of ESPN. Both interceptions were thrown by Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who played most of the game after a brief appearance by starter Geno Smith.
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08-08-2025
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Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett both snag interceptions in first half
The Seattle Seahawks' defense was eager to show off for the 12th Man in their preseason debut at Lumen Field. Playing host to the visiting Las Vegas Raiders - led by former head coach Pete Carroll - the Seahawks were jumping at the bit for big plays... literally. On the Raiders' third possession of the game, quarterback Aiden O'Connell found out the hard way why cornerback Josh Jobe was the first player to intercept 2024 league MVP Josh Allen last season. Not to be outdone, second year cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett snagged one himself from O'Connell later in the second quarter. The Seahawks capitalized on Pritchett's interception and managed to turn it into three points from a successful Jason Myers field goal attempt. Seattle was able to build a 16-3 lead at halftime as a result. Many have written this offseason, including yours truly, that cornerback depth is an underrated issue for Seattle's defense. Well, with how these two are playing against the Raiders, they are doing their best to make the argument that the depth. This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks CB's snag 2 interceptions in first half vs Las Vegas Raiders
