Pre-Snap Reads: UFDA to trade canditate, Avery Smith surprised to join ‘Hawks

New Seattle Seahawks CB Avery Smith summed it up best: He’d never heard of a team trading for a rookie UFDA before the start of the regular season. Seems as if our squad really likes him. That being said, the Seahawks have a somewhat historic propensity for finding and acquiring interesting and productive characters to join their defensive backfield. One 2027 sixth-round pick later, Avery’s on our team. Dive into the links and soak up the reactions and projections. And let us know in the comments below how this all makes you feel. Happy Saturday! Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!

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Seattle Seahawks News

Seahawks Offense has Potential for Far Greater Things – Seaside Joe
Why Seattle’s offense could be the most improved unit in the NFL this year

Breakdown: The Seahawks’ next contract extension candidates – Seattle Sports
After an offseason of big-money deals, here’s a look ahead to which Seahawks could be next.

Super Bowl LX Rematch To Kick Off The 2026 Season | Hawk Talk Podcast – Seahawks.com
The Seahawks get set to host the New England Patriots to kick off the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, September 9. Michael Bumpus and Nasser Kyobe break down the rematch of Super Bowl LX.

Get to know the 12 co-owners of Seahawks along with Khosla family – The Seattle Times
What other possible number of co-owners for the Seahawks could it be than 12? Get to know more about the group that’s joining the Khosla…

Yes Avery Smith surprised Seahawks traded with Chargers for him. It’s a CB thing – The News Tribune
Yes, Avery Smith was surprised.

‘Surprised’ Avery Smith Excited to Join Seahawks, Carve Out Role With Defending Champs – Emerald City Spectrum
Hours before the NFL’s roster cutdown deadline arrived, Avery Smith found himself in the same position as the vast majority of undrafted rookies around the league, restlessly sitting on pins and needles hanging onto hopes of making the Los Angeles Chargers’ 53-man roster.

Why Offensive Tackle Could Be an Issue for the Seattle Seahawks – si.com
The Seattle Seahawks might not be done addressing the offensive line

What the new Seahawks owners can learn from the Allens’ legacy – ESPN.com
It’s one of Matt Hasselbeck’s favorite memories from his 10-year run as the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback, and it still gives him the feels more than two decades later.

‘The Athletic Football Show’ previews the 2026 Seattle Seahawks – The Athletic
“The Athletic Football Show” is previewing all 32 teams leading up to the 2026 NFL season. Below are select quotes from the show’s preview of the Seattle Seahawks.

505: Seattle Seahawks 2026 Season Expectations – Sea Hawkers Podcast
It’s our annual tradition, and this year it comes with a twist — our Seattle Seahawks are defending a Super Bowl. We go position group by position group through the roster heading into 2026…

NFC West News

What the media is saying about the Cardinals inking WR Michael Wilson’s extension – Revenge of the Birds
Arizona Cardinals’ GM Monti Ossenfort did this new offense a huge favor: He did not drag out receiver Michael Wilson’s contract extension.

49ers poach former 5th-round pick from the Falcons’ practice squad; place Sam Okuayinonu on the IR – Niners Nation
The 49ers are adding Khalid Kareem as a Sam Okuayinonu replacement.

Aaron Donald is ‘TBD’ for Week 1 – Turf Show Times
Sean McVay confirmed that he expects every player on the Rams roster to travel to Australia for Week 1’s game against the 49ers next Thursday, which does include Aaron Donald. According to Ian Rapoport, Donald is still ‘TBD’ for his Week 1 availability against San Francisco.