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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Noah Fant ranked as No. 25 tight end according to PFF
Noah Fant ranked as No. 25 tight end according to PFF When the Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos prior to the 2022 season, one of the assets they received in the blockbuster deal was tight end Noah Fant. The athletic former Hawkeye has been in Seattle ever since, and unfortunately, he has not turned into the weapon many had hoped he would be. I for one have been frustrated at the lack of usage by the tight end position in general by both Shane Waldron and Ryan Grubb, and am hopeful Klint Kubiak will finally figure out a way to get players like Fant more involved. Still, part of the blame does fall on Fant as well. His best season with the Seahawks was his first one, where he hauled in 50 receptions for 486 yards and four touchdowns. In the two years since then, he's only scored one touchdown and his best yardage output was 500 yards in 2024. The lack of production is why Pro Football Focus ranked Fant rather low on their tight end rankings. Heading into the 2025 season, Fant is (fittingly) at No. 25 overall in the league. Here is what PFF had to say about the presumptive Seahawks starter: Fant has consistently generated yards throughout his six-year career, but his touchdown production has dropped off over the past two years. He earned a 70.2 PFF receiving grade in 2024 but could see a dip in his production if rookie Elijah Arroyo, Seattle's second-round pick, is able to hit the ground running. It's not just Elijah Arroyo that Fant may have to worry about, it's second year player AJ Barner as well. Last season, Barner had 18 less receptions but found the end zone four times as a rookie. Had Fant not scored in the Week 18 finale, Barner would have had as many touchdowns in one season as Fant had in nearly three with Seattle. Fant is entering the final year of his contract with the Seahawks, and carries a $13 million cap hit. Seattle has the room to carry it, but it's hard to imagine he will be a high priority to re-sign for 2026, and it's hard to envision the Seahawks could net a good return in a trade. It will likely be one more season in the Emerald City for Fant as Kubiak gets Arroyo and Barner up to speed.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
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- Miami Herald
‘If you're a leader, it's in you.' Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks expected to step up
Jordyn Brooks had quite the first season in Miami. Not only was Brooks an iron man, starting all 17 games, he led the team in tackles with 143, the third-highest total in Dolphins franchise history since 2005. If it weren't for defensive tackle Zach Sieler's second consecutive double-digit sack season, Brooks likely would have won Dan Marino MVP award. In spite of the success Brooks had on the field, he still believes there's room for improvement. 'Focusing on the weaknesses,' Brooks said of his plan for organized training activities. 'Really dissecting the things that I was good at and the things that I didn't do too good at and focus on those things.' Arguably the biggest area where Brooks will have to grow is in leadership. Defensive tackle Calais Campbell is gone. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead is gone. And cornerback Jalen Ramsey will likely be gone after Sunday, the day that will give the Dolphins some cap flexibility once the deal is done. Although Brooks believes he's ready to step up as a leader, he understands it will take a collective effort. 'I wouldn't call it a challenge — just got to go be the leader that I am,' Brooks said Wednesday. 'I just feel like if you're a leader, it's in you. And it's not just myself — we've got several other guys who will be helping to lead this defense this year.' And he's right. Players such as Sieler and cornerback Kader Kohou will be asked to do more as well. Sieler, specifically, shouted out Brooks when asked about how the team plans to fill the leadership void. 'Total blessing to have [Campbell] here last year and so just to be able to carry off that for me up front and Jordyn [Brooks] and the guys in the back, I'm just really excited to see how this rolls,' Sieler said May 7. Originally drafted in 2020 by the Seattle Seahawks, Brooks had a great mentor in linebacker Bobby Wagner, one of the integral players of the heralded Legion of Boom defense in the early 2010s. The two seasons Brooks spent under the tutelage of Wagner were invaluable. 'He wasn't a guy who talked all the time, but he's very consistent in how he showed up to work,' Brooks said, later adding that 'I definitely took some of his leadership style as far as being the same guy every day.' After Wagner left for the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the 2022 season, Brooks spent the next two seasons in Seattle, putting together back-to-back seasons with at least 16 games played and more than 100 tackles. He joined the Dolphins in 2024 to be 'on a winning team' that 'could use my services.' 'He was like a big brother to me, and I think I got in the perfect situation to be able to learn under him and learn some routine things and how to prepare throughout the week to get myself ready to play an NFL game,' Brooks said of Wagner in March 2024 after signing with the Dolphins. 'And then all the off-the-field type of things. It was great learning under him and playing beside him.' Everything that Brooks learned under Wagner will be put to the test in 2025. Luckily, the Dolphins should have a solid pass rush thanks to the return of edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips to go along with Sieler and 2025 first-round pick Kenneth Grant. His familiarity with Weaver's system as well as the return of Tyrel Dodson, who started three games alongside Brooks in 2024, should also help. 'You got to be able to communicate, you got to know what everyone's doing so so from that standpoint, he's been great,' Brooks said of Dodson. With the host of new faces on defense, Brooks should be one of the guys that can help set the standard in 2025. 'As a leader, you got to be the example and I think the young guys — all the young guys that we got in — they'll follow behind us,' Brooks said.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Quarterback and head coach power rankings: Where do the Seahawks land?
Quarterback and head coach power rankings: Where do the Seahawks land? The theme of the Seattle Seahawks right now, and headed into 2025, is... unknown. There are a lot of unknowns with this team after undergoing a sizable rehaul earlier this offseason. General manager John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald are remaking the Seahawks in their image as they continue boldly going down this new path they're forging together. One of the biggest unknowns is quarterback Sam Darnold... specifically, what version of Sam Darnold will Seattle get? Is what we saw from Minnesota last year the real deal? Or was it a flash in the pan, "one-hit-wonder" and he will turn back into the proverbial pumpkin? It's a fair question to ask, considering Darnold has had exactly one (1) good year up to this point, and a lot of years that.... weren't so good. This unknown is why in a recent power ranking of quarterback/head coach duos, Mike Macdonald and Sam Darnold rank among the bottom third of the league. In NFL Spin Zone's ranking, Macdonald and Darnold are all the way down at No. 25 overall. Here is what NFL Spin Zone had to say: Sam Darnold was one of the NFL's biggest success stories last year and Mike Macdonald decided to clean house on the offensive side of the ball this offseason. Everyone is interested to see if Darnold can keep things going without being tethered to Kevin O'Connell, especially because he sort of came crashing back to earth as the season progressed in 2024. And he won't have Justin Jefferson anymore, either. Well, as far as "crashing back to earth as the season progressed" isn't quite accurate. Darnold played lights-out football down the stretch. It wasn't until the Week 18 finale in Detroit and the Wild Card game against the Rams when Darnold's "crash" began. But then again, in fairness, those were the two biggest games for the Vikings all season long... which is why doubt still persists for Darnold. And persist it will, as the burden of proof lies with Darnold and the Seahawks. For those interested... Sean McVay/Matthew Stafford came in at No. 4 on the list, followed by Kyle Shanahan/Brock Purdy at No. 8, and Jonathan Gannon/Kyler Murray at No. 20. Just ahead of Gannon and Murray were Pete Carroll and Geno Smith at No. 19 overall.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Potential Seahawks CB addition labeled \
Potential Seahawks CB addition labeled "bounce back" candidate The Seattle Seahawks hosted free-agent cornerback Rasul Douglas on a visit earlier this offseason. General manager John Schneider has shown consistent interest in adding more depth to the cornerback room. The expectation is that a player of Douglas' caliber will eventually sign a contract with the Seahawks. Douglas is coming off a down year with the Buffalo Bills in 2024 after suffering a non-contact knee injury in 2023. Douglas posted an overall defensive grade of 59.2, and a coverage grade of 58.9 last season, according to Pro Football Focus. He was credited with allowing 40 receptions and a passer rating of 123.7. One year fully removed from the injury setback, Douglas qualifies as a potential bounce-back candidate in 2025. Though his advancing age plays a role, Douglas played stellar football from 2021 to 2023. PFF recently highlighted him as a bounce-back player. "Douglas is somewhat of an outlier on this list, as he is currently without a team," Zoltán Buday wrote. "However, it's widely expected he will sign before the season begins. His underwhelming 2024 campaign may help explain why he remains unsigned. Douglas posted a 53.9 PFF overall grade, 102nd out of 116 qualifying cornerbacks, and his 51.6 coverage grade ranked 103rd. Despite his disappointing 2024 season, Douglas' recent track record and the fact that he turns just 30 at the start of the season make him a strong bounce-back candidate for any team needing veteran cornerback help." Seattle continues to be Douglas' most likely destination. The veteran cornerback would provide quality depth behind Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon, and Josh Jobe. The Seahawks should strongly consider making Douglas an offer.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Newsweek
Shawn Kemp Pleads Guilty in Shocking 2023 Shooting Case
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former NBA All-Star forward Shawn Kemp is in some serious trouble. The former All-Star pleaded guilty to an assault charge in Washington parking lot shooting. More NBA news: Lakers' Luka Doncic Looks Completely Unrecognizable Under New Training TMZ was among the first to share the news. Shawn Kemp Pleads Guilty To Assault Charge In Parking Lot Shooting Case | Click to read more 👇 — TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) May 27, 2025 Former NBA player, Shawn Kemp is seen on the field prior to a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on October 27, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Former NBA player, Shawn Kemp is seen on the field prior to a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on October 27, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Photo byThe 55-year-old appeared in court Tuesday and entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of second-degree assault. Kemp had originally faced a first-degree assault charge after discharging a firearm during an incident in March 2023 at a parking lot outside a Tacoma shopping center. More NBA news: Michael Jordan Accidentally Crashes Family Vacation Without Them Realizing According to The Seattle Times, the former three-time All-NBA forward allegedly fired at two individuals inside a Toyota 4Runner following a break-in involving his truck. Items taken included keys to his business, a cellphone, important documents, and sports memorabilia such as game-worn jerseys of Gary Payton and Kemp—gear that had been intended for a charity auction. The former NBA star used a tracking feature on the stolen phone to locate the suspect driving the 4Runner. Although most of the stolen items had been discarded, the phone was kept—mistakenly believed by the thief to be a drug scale. Kemp eventually tracked the vehicle down again, only to find a second individual inside. According to reports, the second person unexpectedly opened fire on Kemp, prompting the confrontation. Kemp is now due back for sentencing in late August. Kemp is a former No. 17 overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics. In his career, the 55-year-old averaged 14.6 points per game, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the field in 14 seasons and 1,051 games. He spent his first eight years of his career with the Supersonics. Since then, he bounced around from the Cleveland Cavaliers for three seasons, the Portland Trail Blazers for two seasons, and spent the last season of his career with the Orlando Magic. More NBA news: Pacers Make Final Decision on Aaron Nesmith Ahead of Game 4 Kevin Durant May Have Fueled Trade Rumors With Latest Comments Lakers Superstar LeBron James' Plans Revealed Ahead of Impending Free Agency: Report Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Perfect Comeback to 'Free Throw Merchant' Chants Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Gives Unexpected Reaction Following Game 4 Loss 76ers' Paul George Reveals Massive Shade He Received After Eagles' Super Bowl Win Nuggets' Russell Westbrook Underwent Surprise Offseason Surgery For more general NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
