The Seattle Seahawks are entering the final week of their offseason program before a several-week break, gearing up for the start of training camp in late July. Despite the approaching summer hiatus, the team’s front office and coaching staff remain active in evaluating potential wide receiver additions.
On Monday, reports surfaced that the Seahawks had extended a tryout invitation to wide receiver Robbie Chosen for their mandatory minicamp. The following day, Christian Paolantonio of ProFootballNewsroom revealed that the Seahawks were also considering a standout from the United Football League (UFL).
Ty Scott, the UFL standout in question, had an impressive 2024 season with the D.C. Defenders, recording 25 receptions for 418 yards and three touchdowns over nine games. Scott initially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent but was released a few weeks later. The Chiefs re-signed him during training camp, but he was cut from the final roster in August. During his college career at Missouri State, Scott caught 114 passes for 1,784 yards and 13 touchdowns over two seasons after transferring from Central Michigan.
In addition to their wide receiver evaluations, the Seahawks announced a rare joint practice with another NFL team. Joint practices are uncommon for the Seahawks, likely due to their geographic location in the Pacific Northwest. However, this summer, they will conduct joint sessions with the Tennessee Titans. The teams will practice together on Wednesday, August 14, and Thursday, August 15, at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville. This collaboration is practical as the Seahawks are scheduled to play a preseason game against the Titans in Nashville on Saturday, August 17.
The joint practices coincide with both teams entering their first seasons under new head coaches. The Seahawks appointed Mike Macdonald, formerly the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and the University of Michigan, while the Titans hired Brian Callahan, the former offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. Both Macdonald, aged 36, and Callahan, aged 40, are young, first-time NFL head coaches taking over teams that recently parted ways with long-standing coaches. The Seahawks finished Pete Carroll’s 14th and final season in Seattle with a 9-8 record in 2023, while the Titans went 6-11, leading to the dismissal of Mike Vrabel after six seasons.
These activities illustrate the Seahawks’ proactive approach in preparing for the upcoming season. Whether it’s scouting new talent like Ty Scott or coordinating joint practices with the Titans, the Seahawks are committed to enhancing their roster and team dynamics under new leadership. As they transition into the Mike Macdonald era, these strategic moves highlight their dedication to building a competitive team for the 2024 season.
