Pre-Snap Reads 10/2: Ernest Jones playing out of his gourd for 2025 Seahawks

At any moment, Ernie might hit us with the Thizz Face.

In Today’s Links: roster moves, injury updates, info on the Seattle Seahawks’ 50th anniversary celebration at halftime this Sunday, Coach Macdonald talks ‘Spoon’s off-game last week, quarter pole awards, Riq Woolen talk, and a lil bit more. Happy Thursday. It’s the best day. Thanks for being here. We appreciate it.

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Seahawks News

Did Seahawks quietly demote a starter? – Seaside Joe
Bucs-Seahawks memory machine, “what’s real?”, and other Seahawks questions

Stacy Rost: Are these Seahawks takes overreactions? – Seattle Sports
After ESPN’s Dan Graziano said the Seattle Seahawks could certainly be the team to beat in the NFC West as part of his latest league-wide “Overreactions” column, we decided to borrow some of that inspiration for a Seahawks-centered version on Tuesday’s Bump and Stacy show.

Seahawks To Celebrate 50th Season This Week & On Sunday vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Seahawks.com
This week, the Seahawks will host different events, culminating with the Top 50 Player celebration at Lumen Field during halftime of Sunday’s game.

Seahawks sign Myles Gaskin to practice squad | Notebook – The Seattle Times
The Seahawks are expected to sign former Husky and O’Dea High standout running back Myles Gaskin to their practice squad, according to a report from…

What Mike Macdonald said about Devon Witherspoon’s rare off game – si.com
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon looked just a bit off in his first game back from injury.

Seahawks LB Ernest Jones Looking Even Better Than Last Year – Emerald City Spectrum
Proving his impactful play as a deadline addition for the Seahawks last season was just scratching the surface of his potential, Ernest Jones now looks the part of one of the NFL’s biggest bargains in the first year of a three-year contract.

Latest Puck Sports podcast — including my take on Riq Woolen and the Seahawks – Seahawks Draft Blog
Some interesting thoughts here on the developing situation with Riq Woolen. Please do check out my latest conversation on Puck Sports!

2025 NFL quarter-season awards: MVP, top rookies, coaches – ESPN.com
We’re four weeks into the 2025 NFL season, which can mean only one thing: It’s time for my quarter-season NFL awards. (Well, technically my 23.5%-season awards in the 17-game era.)

GAME PREVIEW: Can the Injured Buccaneers Cream the Seahawks? – Sea Hawkers Podcast
It’s OG Blues vs. Creamsicles in this Expansion Bowl celebrating the 50th anniversary of our Seahawks (and sure, the Bucs too). The Bucs are wounded and still pose a huge threat.

NFC West News

Cardinals running backs are dropping like flies. Can Emari Demercado handle the load? – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals’ offense has been predicated on a good running game. This is OC Drew Petzing’s entire scheme is to dominate the line of scrimmage, run the ball, and control the clock.

5 players to watch for the short-handed 49ers vs. the Rams on TNF – Niners Nation
Who needs to step up for the 49ers on Thursday against the Rams?

Rams list Tyler Higbee, Rob Havenstein as doubtful – Turf Show Times
The Los Angeles Rams are listing two offensive starters as doubtful to play against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football, possibly opening the door for some others to prove worthy of more opportunities in the future. 

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