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    Marshawn Lynch spreading his message, living his words

    Getty Images Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch used what could be his final post-game press conference to encourage young players to be financially responsible.’ Specifically, and as only he can say it, he told them to take care of their “chicken.” Now, he’s minding his own poultry, by...
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    Quinton Jefferson having foot surgery

    Getty Images Seahawks defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson suffered a broken foot in Sunday’s loss, and he’s getting it fixed so he’s ready before free agency. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Jones suffered a Jones fracture, and will get surgery from Dr. Robert Anderson. The...
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    A.J. Francis becomes a professional wrestler

    Getty Images A well-traveled former NFL player will be doing more traveling as part of his latest venture. According to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, veteran defensive tackle A.J. Francis has signed a three-year deal with WWE to become a professional wrestler. Francis, whose...
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    Exit physical showed knee and ankle issues for Bobby Wagner

    Getty Images As with so many Seahawks, injuries are part of the story for Bobby Wagner. But the veteran linebacker didn’t realize they were as significant as they were. Via Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune, Wagner’s exit physical revealed knee and ankle issues, though he’s not believed...
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    Seahawks center played half a season with stress fracture

    Getty Images Such is the story of the 2019 Seahawks, that even the guys who were replacing the injured players finished with injuries of their own. The latest such story is center Joey Hunt. Hunt told Joe Fann of NBCSportsNorthwest.com that he played through a stress fracture in his fibula...
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    Chris Carson relieved he won’t need hip surgery

    Getty Images Seahawks running back Chris Carson still is using crutches, but his goal is a return in time for training camp. “I’ve been through this before,” Carson said Monday, via audio from Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR and PFT. “So I know how to attack it. I know the process and...
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    NFL divisional round viewership up 2 percent

    Getty Images The NFL saw a slight uptick in TV viewership for the divisional round of the playoffs. The league says that average viewership for the four divisional round games was 33.2 million viewers, a 2 percent increase over the 32.6 million viewers that last year’s divisional round...
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    Pete Carroll: Jadeveon Clowney wants to stay with the Seahawks

    Getty Images Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney wants to play for a contender. That contender could be the team with which he spent 2019. Seattle coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Monday that the team has prioritized re-signing Clowney, and that Carroll believes Clowney wants to stay...
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    Russell Wilson says Seahawks need to find way back beyond second round of playoffs

    Getty Images Despite their nearly annual presence in playoff games each January, the Seahawks have been unable to advance to the NFC Championship round or Super Bowl since their back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in 2013 and 2014. Seattle has bowed out of the playoffs in the Divisional Round...
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    Aaron Rodgers felt “unspoken” connection with Davante Adams

    Getty Images Wide receiver Davante Adams and quarterback Aaron Rodgers hooked up on one of the biggest plays of Sunday’s win over the Seahawks late in the fourth quarter when Rodgers hit Adams for a 32-yard gain on third down. The pass was dropped on a dime, which was all the more impressive...
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    Quinton Jefferson broke his foot Sunday night

    Getty Images Seahawks defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson will be using crutches for the early part of his offseason. Jefferson was spotted on the crutches after Sunday night’s 28-23 loss to the Packers and he told Josina Anderson of ESPN that he broke his foot during the game. Jefferson...
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    Spots 1-28 now set for 2020 NFL Draft

    Getty Images Yesterday was a crushing loss for the Texans, but at least they can comfort themselves with their future, and how they can use the 26th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft to make a good team better. Oh wait, they already traded that one to the Dolphins. Sorry guys, that was probably too...
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    Pete Carroll defends punting with fewer than three minutes left

    Getty Images If the third-down conversion that had allowed the Packers to ice the clock and win the divisional round game against the Seahawks hadn’t been so close and controversial, the focal point of the final minutes of the game would have been the decision of the Seahawks to punt the ball...
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    Playoff exit takes nothing away from Lamar Jackson’s special season

    Getty Images In this age of hot takery and random gasbaggery, it’s no surprise that some are using Baltimore’s loss to the Titans as a vehicle for knocking quarterback Lamar Jackson. But regardless of what the Ravens did (didn’t do) in the postseason, nothing diminishes his spectacular regular...
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    A Vikings win on Saturday raises the stakes on Sunday, considerably

    Getty Images If, as expected, the 49ers beat the Vikings, San Francisco will host the winner of Sunday’s Seahawks-Packers game for a berth in Super Bowl LIV. If the Vikings somehow pull off the upset, Sunday’s game takes on much greater significance for the victors. Whoever prevails at Lambeau...
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    Report: NFL decides not to fine Jadeveon Clowney for hit on Carson Wentz

    Getty Images Jadeveon Clowney faced death threats from angry Eagles fans, but that appears the worst repercussion for the Seahawks defensive end for his hit on Carson Wentz. Mark Maske of The Washington Post reports that the NFL has decided not to fine Clowney for the hit that knocked Wentz...
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    Pete Carroll: Jadeveon Clowney feels “much better than . . . last week”

    Getty Images The good news for the Seahawks is that defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is off the injury report. The better news is that, according to coach Pete Carroll, Clowney is feeling pretty good, as he continues to try to play through a sports hernia. “As the week progressed, he felt much...
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    Divisional round road teams have a puncher’s chance to win

    In 1990, the NFL expanded the playoff field from 10 to 12 teams, resulting in four (not two) teams earning a bye. More often than not, the home team that has had a week off wins. But the road teams still have a chance to get lucky. For the 29 postseasons since the change was made, the home...
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    Packers add Josh Jackson to injury report

    Getty Images The Packers made a Saturday addition to their injury report for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Cornerback Josh Jackson is now listed as questionable due to an illness. Jackson did not see much time on defense this year, but has been a regular on special teams in the 14 games...
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    Duane Brown, George Fant are questionable; Mike Iupati doubtful

    Getty Images The Seahwaks list left tackle Duane Brown and his backup, George Fant, as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Packers. Brown (knee) hasn’t played since Week 15. Fant played all 139 snaps at left tackle the past two games, with Jamarco Jones starting Week 16. Jones started...
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