Though the Seahawks weren’t on the practice field quite as long as usual on Saturday, the intensity ramped up, particularly in 11-on-11 drills with Sam Darnold and the quarterbacks executing quite well on decisive fourth downs.

While the Seahawks nearly coughed up their first preseason game, strong starts by their heralded rookie class helped the team build a 13-point halftime lead in an eventful exhibition opener at Lumen Field.

Bringing back the pads after an easy Wednesday, the Seahawks got after it with a physical, highlight-filled practice with big plays on offense and defense, though miscues from the pivot position put a damper on the session overall.

Undergoing a full-scale retool at quarterback this offseason, the Seahawks have put their faith in Sam Darnold to take the franchise to the next level, while a potential future starter begins developing in the wings.

Looking back at 49 years as a franchise, which games stand out as the best for the Seahawks? Kicking off the top-50 countdown, Kam Chancellor and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline several noteworthy wins and Jack Patera picks up the team’s first ever victory.

With three new faces under center for the Seahawks, eyes will be on Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, and rookie Jalen Milroe as they try to acclimate to Klint Kubiak’s offense during organized team activities.

If you were hoping to learn who the Seahawks would pick with their 18th overall selection, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald weren’t about to give up any intel on that front. But they still had plenty to say in their annual pre-draft media availability on Monday.

With Sam Darnold inked through 2027, the Seahawks don’t have a quarterback controversy, at least in regards to a starter. But Drew Lock’s return absolutely could impact the team’s draft plans as well as the roster status of other signal callers on the roster.

After spending a year away in the Meadowlands, the Seahawks have reunited with a former backup who will vie to resume that role behind Sam Darnold in his second stint with the franchise.