Rookies fitting in on Seahawks defensive line

Seattle's secondary was already one of the league's best and the Seahawks had signed free agents Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett to help bolster the defensive end position. That left defensive tackle as one of the few positions of need for the Seahawks defense entering the NFL draft in April. ...

• Updated: 9:33 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013

Seahawks agree to terms with QB Jackson

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back a familiar face to compete for their backup quarterback job. The Seahawks announced Thursday night they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Tarvaris Jackson to compete with Brady Quinn for the backup role behind starter Russell Wilson. Jackson won seven ...

• Updated: 11:01 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013

NFL looking at 2015 draft sites

The NFL is looking at options for where to hold the draft in 2015. Next year's draft, one of the most popular events on the league calendar, was moved from April to May 8-10 to keep it at Radio City Music Hall. The venue has created a spring entertainment show ...

• Updated: 2:11 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Steelers QB Roethlisberger undergoes knee surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent what coach Mike Tomlin called "minor" surgery on Wednesday to deal with lingering discomfort in his right knee. The 31-year-old Roethlisberger, who will miss next week's minicamp, is expected to return when Pittsburgh opens training camp in July. "This surgery will have no long-term ...

• Updated: 10:57 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Seattle signs last of draft picks: Simon and Bowie

The Seattle Seahawks signed their two remaining unsigned draft picks, cornerback Tharold Simon and offensive tackle Michael Bowie on Thursday. The multi-year deals were announced by the team. Terms of the contracts were not released. Simon was selected with the 138th overall pick in the fifth-round out of LSU, while ...

• Updated: 4:17 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013

NFL draft to May in 2014; future dates undecided

The NFL draft is moving to May next year. The league officially announced Tuesday that the 2014 edition will be held May 8-10 at Radio City Music Hall because of a scheduling conflict in April at the venue. The NFL has yet to decide on dates for drafts in 2015 ...

• Updated: 3:16 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Former Bears tackle Dick Evey dies at 72

Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service in Maryville, Tenn., says he died Thursday at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home in Knoxville after a long illness. Evey ...

• Updated: 1:57 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013

Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl

The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that. The 2013 season is on the horizon and so is the cold-weather Super Bowl. The title game on Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium is less ...

• Updated: 1:14 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013

Jets QB Geno Smith picks Jay-Z's agency as new rep

Geno Smith has joined Jay-Z for one big sports and hip-hop collaboration. The New York Jets rookie quarterback has chosen the rap artist's new Roc Nation Sports to represent him. Smith, who slipped out of the first round last month and fell to the Jets in the second round at ...

• Updated: 1:24 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended for first 4 games of regular season

 The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday that defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2013 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. Irvin will be eligible to return to the Seahawks' active roster on Sept. 30 following the team's ...

• Updated: 3:35 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013
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Seahawks surprise with RB pick in round 2

The Seahawks surprised NFL analysts and fans by trading down in the second round and then increased the shock factor by taking a running back with that pick, their first in the 2013 NFL Draft. Christine Michael's first name might look and sound female, but Michael, a  5-foot-10, 220-pound running ...

• 11:36 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013

The NFL draft day deal that changed a U-Dub student’s life

The celebration began after more than two hours of tense, anxious waiting. Player after player went off the NFL draft board before Desmond Trufant’s name was called.  But when the commissioner finally uttered the words, “… with the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select, Desmond Trufant.”, ...

• 12:17 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013
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UW cornerback Trufant selected No. 22 by Atlanta Falcons

University of Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant was picked No. 22 by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday night.  The Falcons traded their No. 30 pick with the St. Louis Rams to select the former Washington Husky. The celebration began after more than ...

• 7:45 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013
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University of Washington DB Desmond Trufant ready for NFL draft

The future of college football players will be decided Thursday night as the first round of the 2013 NFL draft begins at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Lloyd and Constance Trufant will be holding their second draft party for their youngest son, University of Washington defensive back ...

• 11:41 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Seahawks trade quarterback Matt Flynn to Raiders

The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday that they have traded quarterback Matt Flynn to the Oakland Raiders.  In the trade, the Seahawks received two draft choices. The deal would get the team a fifth-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and a conditional pick in the 2015 draft.       ...

• 12:05 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013
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