Seattle Seahawks training camp continued with their second day of practice, although this one was closed off to the general public. We’re still in the nascent stages of camp and thus padded practices haven’t happened yet, but it’s still a step closer to real football.
Let’s get to the roundup of Thursday’s events! And as a reminder, Field Gulls will be at training camp on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2
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Shaquill Griffin is back for real now
After missing Wednesday’s practice due to illness, the 2017 third-round pick and former Seahawks starter was
able to participate in drills at right cornerback.
Shaquill Griffin getting ready for practice today after sitting out yesterday. pic.twitter.com/FeDYcjuiqC
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 24, 2025
3 players sit out Thursday’s practice
Exempting Uchenna Nwosu (PUP), Rylie Mills (NFI), and Johnathan Hankins (NFI), there were three active roster players who didn’t practice: EDGE Connor O’Toole, CB Shemar Jean-Charles, and NT Justin Rogers. No big deal given there will be north of 20 public and non-public practices from now until roster cutdown day.
A couple more personnel notes: The only players not on NFI or PUP that didn't practice were OLB Connor O'Toole, CB Shemar Jean-Charles and NT Justin Rogers. As mentioned, Shaquill Griffin was back after sitting out yesterday with an illness.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) July 24, 2025
Notes and Quotes
Was Noah Fant’s release actually good news for Brady Russell?
When Fant was still on the roster, the Seahawks had Brady Russell listed as a fullback. It was expected that Russell would be in competition with fifth-round rookie Robbie Ouzts for that fullback job. It’s just Day 2 of training camp but it’s worth noting Russell worked with tight ends (his old role) and not the backs. With Marshall Lang and Nick Kallerup still longshots to make the roster, perhaps there is a chance for Russell to hang around as a TE3 or TE4.
Running back drills today. Robbie Oustz taking part in them while Brady Russell was working with tight ends. So read into that what you will. pic.twitter.com/ZdxuzPsoL9
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 24, 2025
Offensive line rotation at center, right guard continues
We can add Jalen Sundell to the right guard competition after consecutive days getting snaps at the position. The mix-and-match will continue until a starter is declared and/or morale improves.
... the OL continues to rotate, though the initial first-team grouping included Oluwatimi at center and Haynes at RG. But Sundell and Bradford also got significant work with ones at C and RG. Haynes also got one series at center and Sundell one full series with the ones at RG....
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 24, 2025
Jalen Milroe performs well
I’m sure Milroe’s development will be one of the top things Seahawks fans will want to know about and see for themselves in the coming weeks. He’s running with the third-team offense but he evidently had a standout day, and even took some accountability for a not-quite-accurate throw that was still caught.
Jalen Milroe had a heck of a practice. He was making so many plays with his arm that he did pushups on the sideline after completing a 20 yard pass to Ricky White because the throw forced White to dive for it. pic.twitter.com/VDjJBEiB34
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) July 24, 2025
Sam Darnold picked off, IS IT PANIC TIME?!
No, of course not. It’s training camp and there will be wins for the offense and defense alike. But if you want to know about a defensive highlight, here’s Gregg Bell’s write-up on new safety D’Anthony Bell’s big play:
During the next 11-on-11 period, D’Anthony Bell, the third safety in another one of Macdonald’s defensive twist, baited Darnold into throwing to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The wide receiver was running a crossing route backside from left to right, away from the quarterback’s half roll-out to the left. Bell from the other side of the field cut right, to the middle, in front of Smith-Njigba. Interception, Darnold’s first one of the two-day camp.
Sam Darnold praises the rookies
On Elijah Arroyo:
“Elijah has a lot of great traits. Learning the system, understanding what we’re doing, every single play, understanding concepts. You can already tell he’s studied a ton in the summer and he’s coming here, he’s really knowing his stuff right now. We’ll see as we continue to go through installs throughout the week. But he’s doing a great job so far and he’s a big target and easy to find on the field.”
On Tory Horton, who ran with the second-team offense:
“Really fast. Quick receiver, shifty in and out of routes, and he’s really picking it up just like Elijah. I can’t harp it enough, but that’s the biggest thing as a rookie is just to understand the system and what we’re doing. Once you understand that, you’re able to play fast and I feel like he’s doing a really good job of that so far.”
Devon Witherspoon on expectations for the defense
From top 10 to top 1, anyone?
“We just have to build on what we did last year. You’ll see later on in last season when we started to click, teams had trouble beating us. We’re just trying to be the best defense in the league this year.”
A.J. Barner on ‘one of the best quarterbacks in the league’ Sam Darnold
For now, Barner is the top tight end on the depth chart with Noah Fant gone. I know it’s peak optimism season and it’s evident in the quotes, too, but here’s what he said about his new QB.
“Sam has been phenomenal. He takes the time to get with the guys, he’s open about communication, back and forth about what you see. His timing is something I have taken notice on and think he is good at. When he hits his drop and he sees it the ball is going to be out before you’re out of your break. I’m excited to work with him, and I think he’s one of the best quarterbacks in the league, no doubt about it, and we’re going to show it this year.”
Highlights
Is that under-center play-action I see? Oh how I’ve missed you so.
Hey look it’s Jalen Milroe pic.twitter.com/s6vAAcuOvH
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) July 24, 2025
Tight ends working out!
Sam Darnold and AJ Barner said the same thing about Elijah Arroyo, praising the rookie TE for how well he knows the playbook.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) July 24, 2025
“You can already tell he studied a ton in the summer,” Darnold said.
Arroyo is first up in the video followed by Brady Russell and UDFA Marshall Lang. pic.twitter.com/AVbMjCNaUN
QB-WR work!
Some QB receiver footage from today. pic.twitter.com/jEdH1LEhTU
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 24, 2025
More QB-to-WR connections!
Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe throw to #Seahawks receivers on the second day of training camp. @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/vCqjOqjmQv
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) July 24, 2025
Fans can catch the Seahawks back at practice on Friday, July 25 at 1 pm PT at Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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