Seahawks Camp Intel: JSN Goes Nuclear, Wilson Brings the Boom
The defending Super Bowl champions are back at it, and the Seattle Seahawks' 2026 training camp is already delivering drama, dominance, and depth-chart shakeups. From Renton to Lumen Field, here's the intel you need.
JSN Is Playing a Different Sport
Jaxon Smith-Njigba put on an absolute clinic Wednesday. The reigning receiving champion and AP Offensive Player of the Year — now locked in on a $168.6 million deal — broke ankles on deep balls, wheel routes, and goal-line slants. Head coach Mike Macdonald couldn't hide his excitement: “It was great to see him come alive.” With first-time offensive coordinator Brian Fleury looking for ways to maximize the NFL's most dangerous target, JSN made a loud and clear statement.
Emanuel Wilson Says Stop Sleeping on His Speed
Rookie first-rounder Jadarian Price is sidelined with a minor leg issue, and free-agent pickup Emanuel Wilson is making the most of his shot with the first-team offense. The 230-pound bruiser ripped off a 15-yard burst during the annual Lumen Field practice and had a message for the doubters: “A lot of people think I don't got speed, but I've got a lot of speed.” Head coach Mike Macdonald sees a physical, heavy runner who keeps stacking days. Keep an eye on this backfield battle.
Cooper Kupp Still Has It
The 33-year-old wideout added another touchdown Friday, and “Hard Knocks” has shown exactly why he's practically a coach on the field. Kupp sits in quarterback meetings, deciphers coverages, and elevates everyone around him. Macdonald has even hinted there's a job waiting for him when he retires. Good thing Kupp isn't done making plays yet.
Dante Fowler Is the New Edge Presence
Seattle swapped Boye Mafe for a cheaper, older, but still disruptive pass rusher in Dante Fowler. The one-year, $2.5 million deal includes incentives that could push it to $5 million. Fowler already feels at home with a rotation that includes DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and Derick Hall.
Byron Murphy II Is Coming for More
The 2024 first-round pick has been unblockable in one-on-ones. After a breakout campaign with 7 regular-season sacks and a pair in the Super Bowl, Murphy is knocking on the door of the NFL's top-10 defensive tackle conversation. Leonard Williams still wears the crown, but Murphy is coming fast.
Elijah Arroyo Is Turning Heads
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo has been the surprise star of camp, hauling in touchdown after touchdown in red-zone drills and team periods. After a quiet rookie season (15 catches, 179 yards, 1 TD), he's giving Sam Darnold another weapon in an offense looking for more pop.
Quick Hits From Camp
Nick Emmanwori is expected back for Week 1 after ankle surgery. Jadarian Price is day-to-day. The No. 3 cornerback job is a dogfight between Nehemiah Pritchett and Noah Igbinoghene. And the Seahawks are off Sunday before more battles heat up.
Stick with us — more camp intel is coming hot until the preseason opener Aug. 13.