For a third straight day Friday, the Seahawks were on the field training after a long period of field work. Friday marked the first day attack and defense could clash and the penultimate day of helmets and shells. Saturday is a day off for Seattle, before the last day of light fieldwork Sunday. Come Monday, padded practices can begin.
Here’s a recap of everything we learned from the Seahawks’ third day of fieldwork, as well as Tyler Lockett’s pre-workout media session.
After a family member dealt with COVID-19, Lockett considered not participating in the 2020 season.
Tyler Lockett says he had a cousin who caught COVID-19. He has since recovered, but Lockett said “it was bad.” He said it was one thing that made him wonder if he wanted to play this year. He decided to play in part because he said he believed the Seahawks were doing it right.
– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) Aug 14, 2020
Rashaad Penny, who wasn’t even in Seattle at the start of camp – a clear sign of a delayed start to the season – was in attendance on Friday.
Rashaad Penny is on site for the first time at camp today.
– Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) Aug 14, 2020
Jarran reed left training early and didn’t return, a nervous sign for a team that relies a lot on their defensive tackle.
Jarran Reed walked into the locker room after the first drill. I do not know why.
– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) Aug 14, 2020
The Seahawks are training. Jarran Reed did not return after entering the locker room early.
– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) Aug 14, 2020
Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta gave more details on what caused Reed’s departure, as well as a disturbing update on Reed’s defensive tackle, Poona Ford.
Reed appeared to be caught in traffic while exercising, came limping, after walking around the locker room for a bit. Not sure what the problem is. Poona Ford also sat up late with what appeared to be a calf problem. But Ford stayed on the ground. https://t.co/wLkYANsjlz
– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) Aug 14, 2020
After Reed’s release, sophomore Christmas Demarcus switched to the first unit, suggesting that it is the current backup of 3-tech.
Quinton Dunbar, who was on track to make his training debut on Friday, failed. With a day off on Saturday, Dunbar is expected to join the team on Sunday.
Quinton Dunbar is not here. Has been on track to get physical today. So can practice Sunday.
– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) Aug 14, 2020
KJ Wright missed training on Friday, with a first-round pick Jordyn brooks taking his place next to Bobby wagner.
The practice is over. KJ Wright did not participate in the team sessions. It was all the first choice Jordyn Brooks alongside Bobby Wagner at LB in attack on defense.
I don’t know if it was the shoulder or the rest with Wright. But Seattle had his first extended look at Brooks as a starter at WLB.
– Ben Arthur (Benyarthur) Aug 14, 2020
