Seahawks wrap up minicamp, head into break | Notebook
RENTON - The Seahawks ended their mandatory minicamp Thursday in what felt like fitting fashion - with an energetic workout that seemed to tip a little in favor of a defense that last year was the best in the NFL.
The practice also marked the end of the team's offseason program, with players headed to ceremony to get their Super Bowl rings Thursday night before heading off for the summer.
The Seahawks are scheduled to report for training camp July 24 with practices beginning the next day.
The program included six OTA practices and three on-field workouts this week, including a walk-through Wednesday.
The Seahawks appeared to get through it healthy with no obvious new injuries that would impact their season.
Players indicated the culture that helped carry them to a Super Bowl title remained intact, as evidenced by Thursday's practice.
The defense seemed to get the better of it overall, including a pick-six by safety D'Anthony Bell on a pass by Jalen Milroe intended for running back Emanuel Wilson, setting off another raucous celebration. That was one of three interceptions overall.
The offense made its plays as well, including a TD pass from Drew Lock to first-round pick Jadarian Price during a red zone drill.
"I think it's just our culture, said defensive lineman Leonard Williams of the intensity of what was a noncontact June practice. "I think that's what I love about it. I think regardless of the situation, regardless if we were getting our rings today or it's the last day of practice, breaking for OTAs, I think we just play with passion, energy. We love each other. We love coming to work. So I think any given day, we're having these type of practices."
The practice capped a relatively drama-free offseason for the Seahawks in terms of its playing personnel. All were in attendance for the mandatory minicamp.
"I feel like it's been great," Williams said of the offseason. "Great attendance from the leaders, from the older guys. Young guys working hard, trying to be sponges of the game, learn as much as possible.
"To me, I really just see our culture elevate to another level. I feel like last year we started putting the mix together, all the ingredients, all that type of stuff. This year you really see it boiling, becoming more just of a foundation. To me, the culture is the biggest thing that we need here. Guys are going to come and go, like I said. I feel like if we have a culture and foundation like that, we'll always be a winning team."
Seahawks expected to hold joint practice with Titans
The Seahawks confirmed that the team expects to hold a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans before a preseason game set for Aug. 23 in Nashville. The joint practice would likely be on Aug. 21.
Coach Mike Macdonald said earlier the team hoped to get the joint practice worked out, while new Titans coach Robert Saleh told reporters that he hoped to conduct joint workouts with all three teams the Titans will play in the preseason.
The Seahawks did not hold joint practices during the Pete Carroll era. But they have the first two years under Macdonald, including two days of work in 2024 in Nashville against the Titans and for one day last year at Green Bay.
Teams like joint practices for the ability to get their starters contact work in a gamelike setting while also employing a quick whistle if needed to limit injuries and also to set up situations to assure the team gets work in scenarios such as goal-line or two-minute drives.
Former Seahawk Marsh in town to retire
Former Seahawks defensive lineman Cassius Marsh, a fourth-round pick of the team in 2014 who played 37 games from 2014-16 before moving on to 59 games with seven other teams in a career that lasted until 2021, was at the VMAC on Thursday to officially retire from the NFL.
Marsh said he made the trip so that he could officially retire as a Seahawk, as well.
"This is where it all started for me, where the dream began, and I see as my best years in the league," Marsh said according to the team's website, Seahawks.com. "Just my teammates, and the organization was just so good for me. So, I felt like this was the spot to come back to."
Marsh was with the Seahawks in camp in 2019 before being released. He told the team's website he waited a while to officially retire because "I was still bitter from my time being over and needing some time to heal from that, so that I can come and celebrate. It was a good time to heal and focus on my business and now I'm here.
A handful of former Seahawks were also in town Thursday for an annual event where they meet with the team's rookies. Among those also at practice Thursday were former quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and tight end Zach Miller, a member of the 2013 Super Bowl title team.
Notes
- Safety Nick Emmanwori was back at practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with an illness.
- There did not appear to be any new absences. Tight ends Eric Saubert and Elijah Arroyo, who had been out or limited earlier in the week, were on the field some Thursday.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM.