Pre-Snap Reads 5/20: Who’s the most underrated player on the Seahawks’ roster?

Happy Monday! OTAs begin for our Seattle Seahawks. Today’s links look at the most underrated player on the roster, news of another workout for a potential roster spot, and how Ryan Grubb can help Geno Smith.

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Seahawks News

Devon Witherspoon versus - Seaside Joe
If all goes to plan, Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon will face some of the best players in the NFL in 2024: Seaside Joe 1905

PFF names the most underrated player on the Seahawks roster - Seahawks Wire
Seattle's defense was never the same without Nwosu.

Seahawks worked out another undrafted Mississippi State defender - Seahawks Wire
Over the weekend the Seahawks worked out former Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson, according to a report by Aaron Wilson . Seattle has been showing heavy interest in the Bulldogs' defensive front-seven from 2023 lately. The team also recently signed former Missisippi State defensive tackle Nathan Pickering. Johnson (6-foot-2, 235 pounds) was a starter the last three seasons and he made an impact across the board. During that time he totaled four interceptions, six pass breakups, three forced fumbles, four fumbles recovered, eight sacks and 28.5 tackles for a loss. Here are the highlights. If Johnson does wind up signing with Seattle , he would most likely wind up competing for a roster

Insider: How Grubb helps Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith - Seattle Sports
ESPN Seattle Seahawks insider Brady Henderson explains how Geno Smith could benefit from new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.

5 Burning Questions Entering Seattle Seahawks OTAs - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
From splitting up reps at the quarterback position to undrafted rookies looking to make a splash, there's no shortage of storylines to watch as the Seahawks kick off OTAs.

NFC West News

Rams News: Unpacking Matthew Stafford's Fight for an Updated Contract - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is still seeking a new contract.

Rams film study on what rookie Blake Corum does well - Turf Show Times
"What will Blake Corum bring to the Rams?" is the topic of this film study by Jackson Krueger

49ers Schedule 2024: How much will it cost to watch every 49ers game? - Niners Nation
It’s expensive to be a fan. We break down what you’re looking at with all these platforms.

Three Storylines to Watch When the 49ers Start OTAs - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
There are a few storylines to keep a close eye on when the 49ers begin organized team activities on May 19. Here is what they are.

Former All-Pro running back, who had a 20 TD season in 2016, retires after eight NFL seasons - CBSSports.com
Johnson rose to stardom during his early years with the Cardinals

Are the Cardinals poised for big JUMP in 2024? - Revenge of the Birds
Talking Cardinals/Seahawks with superb host Dan Viens on the Forever Seahawks Podcast

Analyst: NFL Teams Should Trade for Arizona Cardinals' Budda Baker - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
NFL teams should acquire Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, according to Bleacher Report.

Around The NFL

Kirk Cousins addresses tampering investigation that was sparked by him - Larry Brown Sports
Kirk Cousins addressed the tampering investigation that was sparked by his comments about meeting with the Atlanta Falcons

Trevor Lawrence hasn't lived up to the hype. The Jaguars still need to pay him big - Yahoo Sports
Ignore the noise whenever this contract comes through. Lawrence has earned it and the Jaguars would be foolish to go in an alternate path.

Proliferation of streaming nudges NFL toward potential antitrust showdown - NBC Sports
It's a point we made last March.

Private equity in the NFL? How team ownership might shift - ESPN
A move to allow private equity firms to invest in NFL teams would represent a large shift in how the league has historically operated.

Will Drake Maye play in Patriots' prime-time game in Week 3? - ESPN
Now that the schedule has been announced, the questions begin. Will we see the rookie QB in prime time in Week 3?

Michael Mayer thinks Raiders will be 'dangerous' with rookie TE Brock Bowers: 'We can both do it all' - NFL.com
In his first comments since Brock Bowers' selection, Michael Mayer was unbothered by the Raiders adding another young tight end to the room.

Benedictine Sisters denounce Harrison Butker’s speech as his jersey sales rise - The Athletic
The Benedictine Sisters released a statement rejecting the kicker's assertion that being a homemaker was a woman's highest calling.

Breakout candidates for all 16 AFC teams: Bills' Khalil Shakir, Steelers' Keeanu Benton and more | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
16 potential breakout candidates from the AFC, including Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir and Steelers DI Keeanu Benton.