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Pre-Snap Reads 5/25: Will Abraham Lucas be prepared to start Week 1?

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Abe Lucas battled a bad knee and missed a lot of time last season. There’s still no certainty that he’ll be ready for Seattle Seahawks training camp even after knee surgery. The hope is he’ll be available in July, but will he? If not, there’s a reason why George Fant was signed.

Seahawks News

‘They doubted me’ list: 3 Seahawks being doubted by oubtsiders – Seaside Joe
Can Seahawks Kenneth Walker III, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Dre’Mont Jones quiet the doubters? Seaside Joe 1910

ESPN’s Mina Kimes defends Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith – The Comeback
The Seattle Seahawks may have had issues on offense last year, but ESPN’s Mina Kimes won’t place the blame on quarterback Geno Smith.

What’s going on with Seattle Seahawks OL Abraham Lucas? – Seattle Sports
New Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s update on OL Abraham Lucas’ rehab from knee surgery wasn’t very reassuring.

Seattle Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett details changes under new staff – Seattle Sports
Longtime Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett discusses what it’s like undergoing his first NFL coaching change a decade into his career.

Geno Smith Anticipating ‘Great Things’ Out Of Seahawks Offense Under New OC Ryan Grubb – Seahawks.com
Geno Smith and the Seahawks offense are learning a new offense this offseason, and Seattle’s quarterback likes what he’s seeing so far.

Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Roundup: Can Sunny Anderson Shine in Talented EDGE Room? – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
The Seattle Seahawks guaranteed Sunny Anderson $100,000 as an undrafted free agent. Can he make the team in a talented edge room?

NFC West News

49ers news: Christian McCaffrey missing OTAs isn’t ‘contract related’ – Niners Nation
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey’s absence from OTAs isn’t about getting a new contract, per Mike Florio.

Fred Warner: Our focus for the season needs to be on finishing – NBC Sports
There’s a long way to go until the end of the 2024 season, but 49ers linebacker Fred Warner wants the team to have its eye on the finish line.

Why the 49ers Will End Up Giving Christian McCaffrey a Pay Raise – Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
If Christian McCaffrey is absent from voluntary OTAs due to his desire for a pay raise, then he is absolutely going to get what he wants from the 49ers. Here is why.

Former Pro Bowl CB Tabbed as Potential Rams Bounceback Player for 2024 – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
A former Pro Bowl cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams pegged as comeback player for the 2024 season.

Rams Defense: Sean McVay gave insight on what LA defense will look like – Turf Show Times
Sean McVay was asked by reporters what the Rams defense will look like under Chris Shula

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver room vastly different, and likely set for 2024 – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver room looks different and looks to be set for 2024.

Analyst: Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Faces Make-or-Break Year – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is in a make-or-break year, according to Bleacher Report.

Around The NFL

Marcus Mariota explains his unusual jersey number choice – Larry Brown Sports
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota explained what went into his unusual choice of jersey number.

Cowboys’ Mike Zimmer, Eagles’ Vic Fangio among 7 defensive play-callers in new places worth keeping eye on – Yahoo Sports
Other five to watch: the rest of the NFC East, Packers’ Jeff Hafley and his Nick Saban-like move; Jags’ Ryan Nielsen; and Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Man pick of Jesse Minter.

Ranking NFL rookie QB supporting casts of past 30-plus years – ESPN+
Williams has a great supporting cast in Chicago. But how does it stack up with those of other early-pick rookie QBs since 1990?

Veteran free agents helping coach Dan Quinn ‘recalibrate’ franchise in Washington – ESPN
New faces Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz and Austin Ekeler are teaching the Commanders what it takes to succeed.

Biggest remaining offseason priority for each AFC team: QB1 for Raiders? WR help for Steelers? – NFL.com
Who will start at quarterback for the Raiders? Will the Steelers make a move to bolster their WR corps? Kevin Patra identifies the biggest remaining offseason priority for each AFC team ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

Steelers OTA observations: Russell Wilson takes a liking to Pat Freiermuth – The Athletic
It’s still very early, but the Steelers’ new quarterback looks sharp, and he also might have a new favorite target.

Six things that could happen in 2024 NFL season that would’ve seemed preposterous entering 2023 – CBSSports.com
A good reminder how quickly — and dramatically — things change in the NFL

Bounce-back candidates for all 32 NFL teams in 2024 – PFF
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II are among the top NFL bounce-back candidates for 2024.

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