One day after restricted free agent quarterback Charlie Whitehurst signed the offer sheet with the Seattle Seahawks, the trade of him from the Dan Diego Chargers to the Seahawks was finalized, and the Chargers received a second-round pick in next month’s draft and a 2011 draft pick as compensation for losing the little-used Whitehurst.
Whitehurst put on his first Chargers jersey in 2006 as a third-round draft pick but has never thrown a pass in the NFL and played in only two NFL regular-season games. However, he still received a two-year $8 million contract with incentives from the Seahawks, who are very likely to use him as backup for three-time Pro Bowl passer Matt Hasselbeck.
The Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll explained the reason for the team’s confidence in Whitehurst.
"We looked at the films -- he has played extensively in the preseason -- the kinds of throws he's made, the defenses he played against, all kinds of situations," he said during Thursday's news conference to introduce Whitehurst. "We thought we accumulated enough information. The fact that he is such a good athlete, that he runs so well, he has very good feet, good speed for the quarterback position, we think he enhances the style of play we want to put out there."
Seahawks’ new general manager John Schneider also said that Whitehurst would be part of the team’s draft class but he added that the team could add another quarterback to roster from next month’s draft with one of the two first-round picks in their hands.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Seahawks RB Jones may not play against Vikings because of bruised lung
The Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones bruised lung during the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. And the injury will likely prevent him from wearing back his Seahawks jersey and playing this Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
He did not fly back to Seattle with his teammates Sunday but stayed behind overnight in an Arizona hospital as a precaution.
“He’s OK,” Coach Jim Mora said. . “They just took the proper precautions in not having him travel with that injury. At this point, I would say it would be unlikely that he would be cleared to play on Sunday.”
Jones had only two carries before leaving the field because of the injury, and his replacement Justin Forsett finished the game with only 123 yards on just 17 carries. If Jones are not to play with the injury, Forsett may have to share the role with third-stringer Louis Rankin for next games.
He did not fly back to Seattle with his teammates Sunday but stayed behind overnight in an Arizona hospital as a precaution.
“He’s OK,” Coach Jim Mora said. . “They just took the proper precautions in not having him travel with that injury. At this point, I would say it would be unlikely that he would be cleared to play on Sunday.”
Jones had only two carries before leaving the field because of the injury, and his replacement Justin Forsett finished the game with only 123 yards on just 17 carries. If Jones are not to play with the injury, Forsett may have to share the role with third-stringer Louis Rankin for next games.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Seahawks Tuesday moves on roster
The Seattle Seahawks promoted defensive end Derek Walker from practice squad to their active roster. Meantime, they released wide receiver Mike Hass, who was inactive for last Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Hass was formerly a star at Oregon State and signed to the Seahawks’ practice squad on Sept. 7. He was promoted to active roster on Nov. 3 but it eventually did not turn into his chance as he was inactive for last weekend’s game. He was rleased along with guard Brian De La Puente, who had been staying in Seahawks’ practice squad.
Walker was originally on Seahawks’ active roster after training camp ended. But he was not among the players who wore Seahawks jerseys and played in the season-opening game and soon was released. The team did not seem like to give him up and signed him back to practice squad on Sept. 15.
Hass was formerly a star at Oregon State and signed to the Seahawks’ practice squad on Sept. 7. He was promoted to active roster on Nov. 3 but it eventually did not turn into his chance as he was inactive for last weekend’s game. He was rleased along with guard Brian De La Puente, who had been staying in Seahawks’ practice squad.
Walker was originally on Seahawks’ active roster after training camp ended. But he was not among the players who wore Seahawks jerseys and played in the season-opening game and soon was released. The team did not seem like to give him up and signed him back to practice squad on Sept. 15.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Hasselbeck returned in full practice
After sitting out Wednesday’s practice to take care of his broken ribs, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck took part in full practice on Thursday, giving a good sign of his playing status in this Sunday’s home game against the Detroit Lions.
After the practice, Hasselbeck said that he feels similar to how he felt at this point a week ago, giving more confidence to his team and fans that he is ready for playing game in his NFL jersey again. Being a bit beat up after playing all of last weekend’s 38-17 loss at Dallas, Hasselbeck again led the charge of his team during Thursday’s practice.
Hasselbeck got the injury when he was crumpled on the turf after a hit in the third quarter. He still finished the game but missed Wednesday’s practice to nurse the injury. Seneca Wallace ran the first-team offense during his absence.
After the practice, Hasselbeck said that he feels similar to how he felt at this point a week ago, giving more confidence to his team and fans that he is ready for playing game in his NFL jersey again. Being a bit beat up after playing all of last weekend’s 38-17 loss at Dallas, Hasselbeck again led the charge of his team during Thursday’s practice.
Hasselbeck got the injury when he was crumpled on the turf after a hit in the third quarter. He still finished the game but missed Wednesday’s practice to nurse the injury. Seneca Wallace ran the first-team offense during his absence.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Seahawks placed LT Frye on IR for neck injury
The Seattle Seahawks won over the Jacksonville Jaguars at 41-0 on Sunday night, but they have to face the fact that they will lose another player for injury- left tackle Brandon Frye unfortunately injured his neck during Sunday’s game and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Frye thus became the third left tackle the Seahawks lost for injury, following Walter Jones and Sean Locklear. The team will have to turn to Kyle Williams, who was just signed off the practice squad and put on No. 78 Seahawks jersey and played through a sprained knee in finish Sunday’s game after Frye went down.
The Seahawks’ another move on Tuesday was t sign offensive tackle Damion Mclintosh, who started 16 games last season for Kansas City Chiefs but was cut by the Chiefs before the season started.
Frye thus became the third left tackle the Seahawks lost for injury, following Walter Jones and Sean Locklear. The team will have to turn to Kyle Williams, who was just signed off the practice squad and put on No. 78 Seahawks jersey and played through a sprained knee in finish Sunday’s game after Frye went down.
The Seahawks’ another move on Tuesday was t sign offensive tackle Damion Mclintosh, who started 16 games last season for Kansas City Chiefs but was cut by the Chiefs before the season started.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Seahawks coach Mora did not rule out injured Hasselbeck for Sunday game
Despite quarterback Matt Hasselbeck still missed practice with injury, the Seattle Seahawks Coach Jim Mora still believe that the three-time Pro Bowler may be able to wear back his seahawks jersey and play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears.
Mora said Wednesday that Hasselbeck may not practice Thursday with a broken rib and Seneca Wallace is taking the first-team snaps. However, he also said that he would let Hasselbeck play if the quarterback himself and team doctors confirm he can.
At left tackle, Walter Jones has been back to practice from knee surgery and the replacement for him, Sean Locklear, was out for a high ankle sprain. Jones, the nine-time Pro Bowler, will his season debut on Sunday against the Bears.
Mora said Wednesday that Hasselbeck may not practice Thursday with a broken rib and Seneca Wallace is taking the first-team snaps. However, he also said that he would let Hasselbeck play if the quarterback himself and team doctors confirm he can.
At left tackle, Walter Jones has been back to practice from knee surgery and the replacement for him, Sean Locklear, was out for a high ankle sprain. Jones, the nine-time Pro Bowler, will his season debut on Sunday against the Bears.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Seahawks QB Hasselbeck felt fine with his rib
The Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck went down for several minutes with 26 seconds left before halftime when linebacker 49ers Patrick Willis stuck him in the back. He had to be taken away immediately from Willis and sent to hospital for X-rays and a CT scan.
The fans could ease off for the X-rays were negative while the CT scan was inconclusive and Hasselbeck was able to rejoin his teammates for the 2-hour flight home shortly after the 23-10 loss to the 49ers.
“It is a rib bruise at this point,” Seattle Coach Jim Mora said. “He’s doing much better … he’s feeling much more comfortable. We believe at this point, and it’s very preliminary, that he’s going to be OK.”
Hasselbeck gave fans more confidence by posing on his Twitter page, saying the same as Mora told reporters. No one had given a estimated time of when he would wear back his seahawks jersey and be back with the team.
The fans could ease off for the X-rays were negative while the CT scan was inconclusive and Hasselbeck was able to rejoin his teammates for the 2-hour flight home shortly after the 23-10 loss to the 49ers.
“It is a rib bruise at this point,” Seattle Coach Jim Mora said. “He’s doing much better … he’s feeling much more comfortable. We believe at this point, and it’s very preliminary, that he’s going to be OK.”
Hasselbeck gave fans more confidence by posing on his Twitter page, saying the same as Mora told reporters. No one had given a estimated time of when he would wear back his seahawks jersey and be back with the team.
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