Seahawks Training Camp Battles to Track

Backup Right Guard

The Seahawks’ rookie class will report to training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on July 17, with the veterans following on July 24. Head coach Mike Macdonald will use this window to sharpen competition across the roster. The most immediate internal fight centers on the backup right guard spot. Anthony Bradford holds the starting job but is heading into a contract year, making his replacement a key future concern. Rookie Beau Stephens and 2024 third‑round pick Christian Haynes are dueling for the reserve role, and the victor could be groomed as a 2027 starter. Securing a reliable depth player here will help the line stay balanced if Bradford faces injury or regression.

Safety Depth

The safety unit will see several storyline battles as camp opens. Veteran Julian Love remains the most seasoned presence, while sophomore Nick Emmanwori is expected to take a significant step forward and retain a versatile role. The departure of Coby Bryant in free agency clears the way for Ty Okada to assume a larger defensive responsibility. The Seahawks also added Bud Clark with the 64th overall pick, a talent level that could force Okada to earn his spot. Depth at safety is vital for both run support and coverage packages, so the competition among these four players will shape the backfield’s durability.

Cornerback Rotation

Seattle let Riq Woolen walk in free agency, leaving a vacancy that will be filled through intense competition. Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe are locked in as the boundary starters, but the reserve spots are wide open. Nehemiah Pritchett is currently the favorite to claim a primary backup role, yet the team also drafted three cornerbacks, including sleepers Julian Neal and Andre Fuller. The depth battle will determine which players can back up the starters and potentially step in for injuries. A sturdy cornerback depth chart is essential for any defensive scheme, especially given the Seahawks’ emphasis on covering multiple receiving schemes.