The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a bye week that saw them move into first place in the NFC West [14]. Despite being idle, the Seahawks benefited from the San Francisco 49ers' loss, allowing them to leapfrog into the division lead [14]. Coach Mike Macdonald addressed the media on Monday, discussing the team's identity and areas for improvement during the break [2].
Key Roster Updates
Rookie fullback Robbie Ouzts has been designated to return to practice after missing four games on injured reserve [5, 12]. Ouzts' return could provide a boost to the Seahawks' running game [5]. Meanwhile, trade rumors continue to swirl around cornerback Riq Woolen, with the trade deadline approaching on November 4 [13, 15]. ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler has reported on the ongoing discussions surrounding Woolen [13]. However, Macdonald stated that the team did not consider making changes to the offensive line during the bye [7].
Commanders Up Next
Looking ahead, the Seahawks are preparing to face the Washington Commanders in Week 9 [10]. The Commanders, who lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, will be home underdogs against Seattle [4, 9]. The Seahawks' offense has been impressive this season, but improvements along the offensive line could further elevate their performance [6]. The team may consider adding veteran guards via trade, with the Browns' Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller, and the Titans' Kevin Zeitler named as potential targets [7, 8]. The Seahawks will face the Commanders on Sunday, November 9th, at Commanders' Northwest Stadium [10, 17].
TL;DR
* The Seattle Seahawks moved into first place in the NFC West during their bye week [14]. * Rookie fullback Robbie Ouzts has been designated to return to practice [5, 12]. * Trade rumors persist around cornerback Riq Woolen as the trade deadline nears [13, 15]. * Seattle is preparing to face the Washington Commanders in Week 9, with the Commanders as home underdogs [4, 9, 10].