Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

Super Bowl rematch sparks high-stakes drama as the New England Patriots battle the Seattle Seahawks to open the 2026 NFL season. Can Drake Maye elevate his game behind a rebuilt offensive line, or will Mike Macdonald’s vaunted pass rush and a raucous Lumen Field atmosphere rattle the young quarterback again? Nick Cattles and Dan Viens spotlight marquee matchups like Will Campbell vs. Seattle’s edge defenders and Christian Gonzalez’s coverage on Jackson Smith-Njigba, while injuries to Seattle’s secondary and New England’s backfield loom large.

Key discussions center on Sam Darnold’s turnover woes, Josh McDaniels’ q...

Seattle Seahawks’ secondary faces a potential crisis as injuries leave Julian Love as the last man standing. Can Mike Macdonald’s complex defense withstand the firepower of the New England Patriots and rising star quarterback Drake Maye? With Bud Clark sidelined and Ty Okada’s status uncertain, practice squad players like Rodney Thomas and DeAnthony Bell may be thrust into pivotal roles against AJ Brown, Romeo Doubs, and Kyle Williams.

Dan Viens breaks down the Seahawks’ shaky safety and cornerback depth, highlights critical matchups, and explores how the defense might adapt under pressure. The episode also examines the offe...

Sam Darnold silences critics as Seattle Seahawks eye another playoff run. Is Darnold truly a "bad quarterback," or is he the key to unlocking the Seahawks' offensive potential? Dan Viens breaks down the national skepticism, recounts Darnold's journey from turnover-prone seasons with the Jets and Panthers to his breakout, Super Bowl-winning campaign across Minnesota and Seattle.

Key insights include Darnold’s top-10 NFL rankings in yards per attempt, big-time throws, and touchdowns, plus how Seattle’s dominant defense and resurgent run game fueled his late-season surge. The episode tackles pressing questions: Can Darnold continue his upward trajectory with...

Seattle Seahawks gear up for Week 1 with Rashid Shaheed poised for a breakout campaign. Could Seattle’s offense become one of the NFL’s biggest storylines under new coordinator Brian Fluery? Dan Viens and scouting expert Rob Rang spotlight Shaheed’s under-the-radar potential, projected stats, and growing chemistry with Sam Darnold. They also discuss Elijah Arroyo’s dynamic skill set, missed opportunities in roster management, and Seattle’s approach to integrating weapons like JSN, Cooper Kupp, and Jadarian Price.

Key topics include Brian Fluery’s anticipated play-calling style, insights from 49ers schemes, and the challenges awaiting the Seahawks aga...

Seattle Seahawks set sights on a repeat Super Bowl run with an upgraded roster, are they even stronger than last year’s champions? Dan Viens evaluates each position group, questioning whether key departures, like Kenneth Walker, will slow the offense, or if Sam Darnold’s growth and standout receivers like Rashid Shaheed signal an improved attack.

Defensive outlook heats up as Dan Viens highlights rising talents Tyrice Knight and Rylie Mills alongside returning starters, but raises concerns over cornerback depth and Jason Myers’ struggles on special teams. Is Mike Macdonald’s culture shift the secret to sustained success...

Taking advantage of a fantastic camp and preseason, Montorie Foster Jr. crashed the Seahawks 53-man roster, while several veterans surprisingly got a pink slip. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang revisit Foster's unexpected road to the 53 and why his inclusion was an easy one for John Schneider and company, break down Seattle's latest pre-cutdown trade to acquire cornerback Avery Smith from the Chargers, and share their thoughts on the biggest surprises trimming down to 53 players and what could come next after the first day of waivers conclude.

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Though he didn't get help down the stretch to lead the Seahawks to a win, Jalen Milroe took a clear step forward under center in a 9-9 preseason finale tie against the Chiefs. Host Corbin Smith dives into Milroe's stellar outing and where he made the most progress playing all four quarters in a draw at Arrowhead Stadium, dishes out game ball winners on offense, defense, and special teams, and plays "3 Up, 3 Down" looking at the big winners and losers coming out of the exhibition finale.

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Locking up yet another defensive cornerstone, the Seahawks paid Leonard Williams a much deserved raise coming off the first All-Pro season of his NFL career. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee discuss why the mega contract was a no brainer for the Seahawks and fits with their current title window, break down what they will be watching most closely for Seattle in Kansas City in Friday's exhibition finale, and dish out their final "Picks to Click" as hosts of the podcast in a special Blue Thursday edition.

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As expected, NFL owners voted unanimously to welcome the Khosla family into the league's ranks, approving the $9.6 billion sale of the Seahawks in Atlanta. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss news of the approval, examine what Vinod Khosla had to say in the aftermath as his family soon will gain control of the franchise, and play the difficult role of general manager tabbing their final 53-man roster projections heading into the 'Hawks preseason finale against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Friday.

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Finishing with seven sacks and 50 pressures in 2025, the Seahawks expect even more from Byron Murphy entering his third season, and the player shares such expectations. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine where Murphy showed the most growth in his sophomore campaign and why that success may be just scratching the surface in terms of what he's capable of producing as a pass rusher, revisit the news of Bud Clark and Mason Richman landing on season-ending injured reserve and what that may mean for the team's depth moving forward, and dish out their "Tell the Truth" Tuesday takeaways from...

Not only losing their second preseason game, the Seahawks suffered greater losses in the injury column in Nashville, creating several voids to fill heading towards the regular season. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang detail the latest on Bud Clark and Mason Richman's injuries and how Seattle should proceed replacing both of them for an extended period of time, tackle listener mailbag questions, including assessing Jalen Milroe's ugly showing in the second exhibition contest, and break down their most pressing takeaways coming out of Sunday's defeat to the Titans with "Monday Musings."

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Though the night ended in defeat, the Seahawks came out on a mission with backups beating up on the Titans starters early, leaving a positive impression in a 19-16 preseason loss. Host Corbin Smith dives into a strong first quarter from Drew Lock, Jacardia Wright, and company as Seattle built a 13-point lead in the opening 15 minutes before Tennessee stormed back late to steal the win, shares the latest on tough injuries for Bud Clark and Mason Richman suffered in the first quarter, hands out his weekly game balls on offense, defense, and special teams, and plays "3 Up, 3 Down"...

Joint practices offer plenty of benefits, but the Seahawks felt the impact of one of their major drawbacks, losing a key veteran in Jake Bobo for the season in Nashville. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee examine Bobo's unfortunate injury with comments from coach Mike Macdonald and discuss how Seattle will move forward without him for the 2026 season, recap everything else that went down practicing against the Titans on Friday, including a big day for running backs as pass catchers, and dish out their "Picks to Click" and predictions for Sunday's second exhibition contest.

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Just one week after being linked to Terrion Arnold, the Seahawks continued to shore up their corner group signing Trevon Diggs. Is such activity a reason for concern with the position? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang dive into Seattle's addition of Diggs and what it means for the rest of the cornerbacks on the roster as cutdown day approaches, break down which players look to be on the right side of the bubble and which players desperately need a strong weekend in Tennessee to get back onto the roster, and share their thoughts on what they...

Now entering the home stretch of August, the Seahawks have a joint practice and two preseason games left before final cutdown day, creating plenty of pressure for roster hopefuls. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine six ongoing positional battles and make their predictions for who will make the 53-man roster based on observations from camp and the exhibition opener, including Montorie Foster Jr. looking to outlast a crowded field for the last receiver spot and a surprisingly intriguing running back duel, before diving into what they will be watching on defense for the Seahawks during a practice with...

With Terrion Arnold unlikely to sign anytime soon, the Seahawks pounced quickly on another veteran option, bringing Trevon Diggs into the fold. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang take a deeper dive into what Diggs may provide Seattle's secondary reuniting with defensive backs coach Karl Scott and what's next with Arnold, tackle listener mailbag questions, and then break down what to watch at the 'Hawks looming joint practice against the Titans on the offensive side of the football, including a critical few days for the back of the receiver depth chart.

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With reports creating skepticism about when Terrion Arnold may be able to play, the Seahawks continued their search for veteran cornerback help off the free agent scrap heap. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss the reported try out for former Cowboys All-Pro corner Trevon Diggs and where the 27-year-old may potentially fit with Arnold's status in limbo, play "Tell the Truth Tuesday" taking a final peek at Saturday's preseason opening loss to Dallas, and dive into the latest out of the VMAC following Seattle's 20th practice of the summer, including highlight plays from Jake Bobo and Josh Jobe.<...

The regular season may still be a little over three weeks away, but with camp now over, the Seahawks have started to shift their preparation with a starters state of mind. Host Corbin Smith discusses Seattle's starter-heavy practice on Monday with comments from Mike Macdonald on the changing approach as joint practices in Tennessee loom along with other takeaways from the 19th practice at the VMAC, shares his latest "Last 5 In, First 5 Out" on the 53-man roster coming out of Saturday's preseason loss to the Cowboys, and chats with guard Beau Stephens about his first camp and being able...

Despite scoring on their opening possession, not much went right afterward for the Seahawks as they dropped their exhibition opener to the Cowboys. Host Corbin Smith examines Seattle's ugly offensive performance overall, including several missed opportunities in the red zone capitalizing on strong special teams play, dishes out his first game ball winners for the 2026 season on a night where a few players stood out in defeat, and plays "3 Up, 3 Down" examining who's hot and who's not after the 17-7 loss at Lumen Field.

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Following months of negotiations, the Seahawks finally have their superstar cornerback locked up for the long haul with market setting money. Host Corbin Smith dives into Devon Witherspoon's new extension that features over $100 million in fully guaranteed money, why Seattle made the right decision to pay such a price to secure him as a foundational piece for the franchise moving forward, and which move(s) could be next for general manager John Schneider.

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With a signing now imminent, the Seahawks don't know when - or if - Terrion Arnold will join the team, but as a football player, there's plenty of intrigue. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee break down Mike Macdonald's latest comments on signing Arnold despite his ongoing legal issues and where the former first rounder may fit into Seattle's plans if he's eventually cleared of wrongdoing, discuss what they will be watching most closely in the preseason opener against the Cowboys, including a suddenly injury ravaged backfield, and dish out their first "Picks to Click" and bold predictions of...

After hosting the cornerback last week with a workout featured on Hard Knocks, the Seahawks have decided to roll the dice on talented former first round pick Terrion Arnold. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss Seattle's gamble on Arnold and why the team decided to follow through with it despite his off field legal situation, dive into Darnold's stellar afternoon and how the connection with Rashid Shaheed continues to blossom in the dog days of summer, and chat with rookie guard Beau Stephens about his first training camp, learning from John Benton, and more!

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Anders, Corbin, and Turbo react to the Seahawks reportedly signing Terrion Arnold.  The guys also look ahead to the first preseason game of the 2026 season as the Seahawks take on the Cowboys.

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Starters likely won't play for the Seahawks in their preseason opener against the Cowboys, but there's much at stake for rookies and fringe players aiming to improve their roster chances. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss why all eyes should be on second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe along with two second-year wideouts competing for the final spot on the depth chart, tackle listener mailbag questions, and examine rookies and veterans alike who have much to gain - or lose - on the defensive side of the ball in Saturday's exhibition contest, including safety D'Anthony Bell and edge rusher Jalan...

There are millions of reasons why Devon Witherspoon could be distracted right now, but the All-Pro cornerback and his Seahawks counterparts are all business at training camp. Host Corbin Smith examines Witherspoon's response when asked about his contract situation after Wednesday's practice and how the standout corner and his defensive teammates shut down the first-team offense, breaks down a big day from Drew Lock and Velus Jones along with mixed injury news for Seattle, and chats with Seahawks rookie cornerback Andre Fuller about his first NFL camp, Hard Knocks, learning a new position, and more!

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Now entering the third week of camp, the Seahawks still have plenty of scores to settle on the depth chart at cornerback and safety with several vets putting their best foot forward on Monday. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss D'Anthony Bell's resurgence playing in place of Nick Emmanwori and whether or not he should be a shoo-in to make the roster at this point with ample competition in the safety group, dive into Mike Macdonald's comments on Terrion Arnold and interest in the embattled free agent cornerback, and chat with running back/receiver hybrid Velus Jones Jr...

Playing in front of fans at their home stadium for the first time since January, the Seahawks turned in a short, but intense practice for Football Fan Fest at Lumen Field. Host Corbin Smith dives into the biggest takeaways coming out of Saturday's session, including a "full circle" moment for one of Seattle's veteran safeties one year after suffering a major injury and another phenomenal performance by rising second-year receiver Montorie Foster, along with the latest injury updates heading into Week 3 of training camp.

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In the ebbs and flows of training camp, the Seahawks' 12th practice may have been the most balanced with the offense and defense trading shots all morning long. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee examine a juggernaut affair on the practice field, including Sam Darnold exhibiting arguably his best trait and Cooper Kupp continuing to swim in the fountain of youth, discuss which Seahawks got snubbed from the Locked On Top 100 list, and chat with upstart second-year receiver Montorie Foster Jr. about his journey back to the Pacific Northwest and battling in a highly competitive position group.

Closing in on their Football Fest scrimmage and the preseason opener, the Seahawks already have 11 camp practices in the books. Who has helped or hurt their roster chances so far? Host Corbin Smith dishes out his latest "Last 5 In, First 5 Out" as he revisits the roster bubble and breaks down which players have improved their odds of making the team the most heading towards Saturday's scrimmage, tackles listener mailbag questions, and takes a look at which Seahawks made the annual Locked On Top 100 rankings, including a top-10 spot for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

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Already with a superstar in Jaxon Smith-Njigba at the top of the depth chart, the Seahawks have flexed their muscles at receiver with Rashid Shaheed locked in and Tory Horton healthy. Host Corbin Smith details a massive day for JSN and Shaheed in Wednesday's 10th training camp practice and how coordinator Brian Fleury has started to realize the potential of an outstanding receiving corps with a rejuvenated Cooper Kupp and Horton also flying high in camp, breaks down how the "old timers" on the defensive line dominated in a defensive practice, including Leonard Williams' awing with his playmaking ability...

Though there's little drama at the top of the depth chart at receiver for the Seahawks, half a dozen players remain squarely in the mix for one or two roster spots, including an ascending Ricky White III. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss White's second-year jump along with Montorie Foster Jr.'s unexpected emergence and other wideouts such as rookie Emmanuel Henderson and Cody White still very much alive in the competition, examine Brian Fleury's comments about utilizing two-back sets beyond a traditional fullback on the field as well as Michael Dansby and Andre Fuller continuing to impress...

Coming from expected, and not-so-expected, sources, the Seahawks opened up the skies with no shortage of fireworks in Monday's eighth training camp practice. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang break down a stellar performance from Sam Darnold and the quarterback group along with Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones taking star turns at the VMAC, dish out a handful of other noteworthy takeaways from Monday's session, including John Benton's ability to connect with his players and Bud Clark's continuing ascent, before chatting with third-year cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett in the latest training camp interview.

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Rounding back into form after a season-ending injury, Tory Horton looked like his pre-injury self leading a dynamic passing performance in the Seahawks seventh camp practice. Host Corbin Smith revisits Horton's tough journey back to the field and how he looked back at 100% during an impressive practice that included two touchdown receptions, dives into other takeaways from Saturday's non-padded session, including another big day for Elijah Arroyo and Emanuel Wilson flashing unexpectedly great hands, and catches up with right guard Anthony Bradford about his growth in year one under John Benton, how he tackled his latest offseason program, and...

Coming to Seattle as a first-time play caller, Brian Fleury finally showed his true colors emphasizing Elijah Arroyo and the tight ends in an intense sixth training camp practice. Host Corbin Smith breaks down Arroyo's massive day and why the second-year pass catcher may be the biggest beneficiary of Fleury's arrival as the new coordinator in a tight end-friendly scheme, dishes out several other takeaways from Friday's spirited session, including fight club breaking out on multiple occasions, and catches up with fourth-year linebacker Drake Thomas for an exclusive interview from the VMAC.

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Today is all about the national media's view on the Seattle Seahawks.  What aspects of the Super Bowl champs are overrated, underrated, or properly rated?  Madden ratings are out and the number of Seahawks in the top 10 in their respective positions may (or may not) shock you.

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Back in pads for the first time since February, while physicality took a step up a notch, running backs kept proving themselves as pass catching threats in the Seahawks fifth camp practice. Host Corbin Smith breaks down the shift in philosophy under new coordinator Brian Fleury to include more passes to backs and Sam Darnold's comments on why doing so could unlock more from the aerial attack, dives into Cooper Kupp's stellar start to his second season in a Seahawk uniform among other offensive takeaways, and recaps Byron Murphy's one-man wrecking crew exhibit during the first 1-on-1 reps of...

Taking the next step towards the regular season, the Seahawks will bust out the pads for the first time in Thursday's fifth practice, ushering in the more physical portion of training camp. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang break down what they will be watching most closely as Seattle takes the field for padded practices, including the stakes being raised for offensive and defensive linemen in the trenches, tackle listener mailbag questions, and dish out their first "Stock Watch" of the summer exploring who's hot and who's not after the first four practices of camp.

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Rebounding from a tough start to his second camp, Jalen Milroe reminded those in attendance at the Seahawks fourth practice why the franchise took a shot on him as a developmental quarterback. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang recap Milroe's bounce-back day slinging the pigskin around the yard and how a pair of second-year receivers and Jadarian Price benefited most from his breakthrough day, dive into the encouraging early showing for Seattle's rookie defensive backs, including a pick six featuring Bud Clark and Michael Dansby, and begin their training camp interview series chatting with veteran cornerback Noah Igbinoghene.

It may be only the third practice in training camp, but the Seahawks' defense already looks to be in midseason form with Ernest Jones and company holding serve. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dissect how Seattle's defense continues to play to its lofty standards, demonstrated by a stifling effort shutting down Sam Darnold and company in a lopsided red zone session during Monday's practice, break down early impressions of rookie running back Jadarian Price as he begins his NFL career, and dish out their thoughts on several other key takeaways coming out of the first three days of...

Even without a single player producing more than seven sacks from their EDGE group, the Seahawks had one of the NFL's best pass rushes in 2025. Will that strategy beat fruit again? Host Corbin Smith revisits a strong overall season from Demarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and company helping lead Seattle to a Super Bowl win and whether or not the approach of the sum being greater than the whole will yield results for a second straight season, dives into the depth chart to discuss a couple potential dark horses to watch, including an intriguing pair of undrafted free agents, and...