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Running back Velus Jones Jr. got increased snaps after Jacardia Wright left practice with a leg injury, recording at least three receptions for decent gains during Monday's session.

Running back Wright left practice midway through with an apparent leg injury, opening the door for increased snaps for Velus Jones Jr.

Tight end Saubert sat out Monday's practice for undisclosed reasons.

Wide receiver Bobo sat out practice for undisclosed reasons during Monday's session.

Second-year fullback Ouzts sat out practice for a second straight day. Macdonald said the team is trying to find more information about Ouzts' situation and promised an update soon.

Darnold and Shaheed have developed strong chemistry through the offseason program and private summer workouts, with Macdonald noting both players are in a really good place. The focus during camp is on expanding Shaheed's route tree and creating timing between the two, with Macdonald stating they have way more banked reps together and are working on how far they can take that relationship.

Coach Mike Macdonald identified getting Shaheed deep balls as a point of emphasis after the first week of training camp. Shaheed caught a 55-yard TD on a post route from Sam Darnold during Monday's practice, demonstrating the growing chemistry between the two. Macdonald emphasized the focus on expanding Shaheed's route tree and creating timing with Darnold, noting both players have banked significant reps together through the offseason program and private summer workouts. Shaheed signed a three-year, $51 million contract in March to stay with the Seahawks.

Tight end Colston Loveland praised Coby Bryant's toughness and character, describing him as 'a dog' and expressing confidence in his recovery from injury, indicating Bryant's leadership and veteran presence are valued in the Bears locker room.

Tight end Cole Kmet was working against Coby Bryant in one-on-one drills during the Bears' first day in pads when Bryant suffered his leg injury.

Monangai ran for 783 yards on 169 carries with five touchdowns last season as the No. 2 back behind starter D'Andre Swift. He provides the power punch to Swift's speed in coach Ben Johnson's offensive attack, serving as a complementary back in the Bears' backfield.

Running back Kyle Monangai returned to practice briefly on the Bears' first day in pads after missing three straight workouts with a soft tissue injury, participating in individual drills before leaving when the team moved to scrimmage. Coach Ben Johnson indicated the injury should be on the shorter side and Monangai is working hard with his rehab, suggesting a day-to-day approach to his return.

Former Seahawk Luke Willson (2013-17) was a primary storyline on Hard Knocks when the show featured the Oakland Raiders in 2019, fighting for a roster spot in his seventh NFL season. Willson has a deeply negative view of his Hard Knocks experience, calling it 'the worst media I've ever dealt with' and characterizing a scene as 'media malpractice.' The disputed scene showed a player identified as Willson getting knocked back by rookie safety Johnathan Abram during a no-pads practice, with Willson appearing to respond 'We'll see when these pads come on, youngster.' Willson disputes the accuracy, claiming the player shown was actually another long-haired offensive lineman, not him, and that his statement was directed at a different rookie (Clelin Ferrell) during a separate practice. He says the editing misrepresented events and caused significant embarrassment when the episode aired, with friends and former teammates calling to question what happened. Willson attempted to retaliate by disrupting filming of other players. He now works in media and views the incident as a cautionary tale, warning that non-household-name players are vulnerable to unfair editing: 'if you're not a household name, look out, because they'll get you.'

Running back Velus Jones Jr. was featured on Hard Knocks with the Bears in 2024 during training camp as a former third-round pick on the roster bubble entering his third NFL season. He became a key storyline on the show, with one episode spotlighting his pet ferret, Crash, who died in 2020. Jones characterized the experience positively: 'It was a cool experience. My family got to get some laughs in and everything.' He echoes Nwosu's advice to 'just be yourself and enjoy football. Football is fun. It's the sport you've been playing since you were just a little kid, so literally just have fun with it.'

TE Nick Vannett was brought back by the Seahawks and has shown enough in camp to be considered a practice squad/insurance policy option during the regular season.

TE Eric Saubert is in his second year in Seattle and has played for new OC Brian Fleury with the 49ers; Fleury's scheme is expected to highlight tight ends in the passing game even more than last season.

Second-year TE Elijah Arroyo is healthy after missing the last four regular season games and first two playoff games last year; he has been the training camp standout among tight ends so far, though how much he plays will depend on his blocking progression from last year. New OC Brian Fleury's scheme is expected to highlight tight ends in the passing game even more than last season.

TE AJ Barner is healthy again and coming off a breakout season; new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's scheme is expected to highlight the tight ends in the passing game even more than last season.

WR Irvin Charles, whose main route to the roster is via special teams, caught a TD on Saturday and will be one to watch in preseason games.

Second-year WR Ricky White III appears most likely of the reserve WRs on the roster to make a serious move for a roster spot, taking advantage of Jake Bobo's recent absence to get ample work with the second team.

WR Cody White appears most likely of the reserve WRs on the roster to make a serious move for a roster spot, taking advantage of Jake Bobo's recent absence to get ample work with the second team.

WR Rashid Shaheed is healthy and performing as expected, part of Seattle's deep and healthy WR corps alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and the returning Tory Horton.

WR Cooper Kupp is healthy and performing as expected, part of Seattle's deep and healthy WR corps alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and the returning Tory Horton.

WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is healthy and performing as expected, part of Seattle's deep and healthy WR corps alongside Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, and the returning Tory Horton.

WR Tory Horton has returned to full health and caught a TD on a back shoulder fade from Drew Lock on Saturday, contributing to Seattle's deeper WR corps alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Rashid Shaheed.

RB Zach Charbonnet's return timeline remains unclear as of the first week of training camp.

Third RB Emanuel Wilson continues to look solid in the third-back role during training camp.

Third-year RB George Holani continues to split time with the No. 1 offense and appears positioned to handle the third-down and two-minute role to start the season.

Rookie RB Jadarian Price has gotten significant work in the passing game during camp, though it appears more probable he will get many of his snaps on early downs to start the season, with George Holani handling the third-down and two-minute role.

Starter Sam Darnold has appeared sharp as ever in the first week of training camp.

Second-year QB Jalen Milroe has shown flashes and appeared more consistent overall in the first week of training camp; he will get significant work in the three preseason games to allow the Seahawks to assess his development accurately.

Tight end AJ Barner was the primary starter at the position last season, with second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo settling into a backup role after being a breakout player in camp last year.

Backup quarterback Drew Lock threw a pass to Emanuel Wilson over the middle about 20 yards downfield during Day 7 practice.

Quarterback Sam Darnold had an especially strong day on Day 7, throwing TD passes to Elijah Arroyo and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 11-on-11 work.

Backup quarterback Jalen Milroe got a series with the No. 1 offense and ended it with a nice pass to Brady Russell in traffic for a touchdown during Day 7 11-on-11 work.

Receiver Jake Bobo remained out of practice; coach Mike Macdonald said earlier his issue is not considered serious.

Second-year fullback Robbie Ouzts was sidelined on Day 7 for an unclear reason; coach Mike Macdonald did not speak to media after practice. Ouzts played 12 games last season, missing four with an ankle injury and inactive for one other as well as the final two playoff games.

Running back Zach Charbonnet remains on the physically unable to perform list with no stated timeline for return, keeping him sidelined as the Seahawks evaluate first-round pick Jadarian Price and third-year veteran George Holani for the starting Week 1 role.

Free agent signee Emanuel Wilson, who spent the last three years in Green Bay rushing for 1,083 yards on 242 attempts (4.5 per carry) with 30 receptions for 170 yards and one TD, appeared to have one of his best days of camp on Day 7. Wilson made a grab over the middle about 20 yards downfield on a throw from Drew Lock and also had a one-handed grab near the sideline late in practice during a walkthrough-speed session. He typically worked with the twos on Day 7 and will likely back up Price and Holani Week 1.

Third-year veteran George Holani continues to rotate with first-round pick Jadarian Price for the starting running-back role with Zach Charbonnet on the physically unable to perform list. Holani and Price appear to get about equal reps, with Holani receiving the first snap with the ones during the first 11-on-11 session on Day 7.

First-round pick Jadarian Price continues to rotate with third-year veteran George Holani for the starting running-back role with Zach Charbonnet still on the physically unable to perform list and no stated timeline for return. Holani and Price appear to get about equal reps, with Holani getting the first snap with the ones during the first 11-on-11 session on Day 7.