We’re exactly 100 days away from Seattle’s first game of the 2016-17 regular season, and with offseason activities already underway, it’s time to look at what to watch for as we grind our way through the summer months and toward the shining light that is football season. Here are key dates to watch for, more than a few roster changes, and some notes on several key players the Seahawks and their fans will be very glad to have back in uniform this season.
2015 finish: 10-6, 2nd NFC West, lost in divisional round (Carolina)
Offseason calendar:
OTA workouts – June 3, 6-7, 9
Mandatory Minicamp – June 14-16
Training camp July 25 – August 12
68 days until first preseason game
100 days until first regular season game
Preseason calendar:
August 13th game against Kansas City (away)
August 18th – game against Minnesota (home)
August 25th – game against Dallas (home)
September 1st – game against Oakland (away)
Key additions:
QB Trevone Boykin (TCU)
RB CJ Prosise (Notre Dame), Alex Collins (Arkansas), Zac Brooks (Clemson)
WR Kenny Lawler (Cal)
OL Germain Ifedi (Texas A&M), Rees Odhiambo (Boise State), Joey Hunt (TCU), Bradley Sowell (Cardinals), J’Marcus Webb (Raiders)
DL Jarran Reed (Alabama), Quinton Jefferson (Maryland), Chris Clemons (Jaguars)
CB Brandon Browner (Saints)
Key losses:
QB Tarvaris Jackson (FA)
RB Marshawn Lynch (retired)
RB Fred Jackson (FA)
WR Ricardo Lockette (retired)
OL Russell Okung (Broncos), JR Sweezy (Bucs), Alvin Bailey (Browns), Drew Nowak (waived)
DL Brandon Mebane (Chargers)
LB Bruce Irvin (Raiders)
Key returning players:
TE Jimmy Graham –
After struggling through many weeks to develop a strong rapport with one another, Graham and QB Russell Wilson were finally on the same page in their week 12 game at home against Pittsburgh.