Likely to play more starters than they did in previous seasons, the Seahawks will take part in their first test run for the upcoming season against the Chargers in L.A.
will open their preseason schedule with a trip down to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers on Saturday, providing another opportunity for players to impress coach Mike Macdonald and a new staff.and Sam Howell will receive the start under center instead, Macdonald indicated several starters will see some action for the Seahawks at SoFi Stadium, a change up from recent years under Pete Carroll.
"You play with a purpose," Macdonald told reporters. "But like we told the guys today, we want to give the guys the best opportunity to show their best football. It's awesome opportunity to evaluate where we're at as a football team." As is typically the case in exhibition games, reserves will play the majority of the game as they vie for roster spots with plenty of competitions still ongoing at numerous positions. Among those worth keeping tabs on, undrafted rookie running back George Holani and former seventh-round pick Kenny McIntosh appear to be deadlocked in the race to win Seattle's third down role, while a deep, crowded cornerback group may still have a spot or two up for grabs.
All eyes will also be on special teams with the Seahawks getting their first in-game look at the new kickoff rules designed to increase the number of returns, which feature two returners in the "landing" zone and the other nine players in the "setup" zone from the 30 to 35-yard line.
Leading up to Saturday's preseason opener, what should fans be watching in the first game action of the new season? On a new episode of Locked On Seahawks, hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee break down what they will be looking for in Seattle's exhibition opener, including Howell's first start under center running Ryan Grubb's offense, dish out their first Picks to Click of the 2024 season, and chat with undrafted rookie Dee Williams about the NFL's new kickoff rules, how...
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