Happy Friday, everyone! Mookie here to take care of Pre-Snap Reads. Charles Cross has contract extension talks looming, the Seattle Seahawks have a quarterback with apparently questionable food tastes, they have a rookie quarterback making strides in minicamp, and the San Francisco 49ers still haven’t won a Super Bowl since ‘Creep’ by TLC was the number one song in the country.
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Seattle Seahawks News
Seattle Seahawks QB Milroe already showing 'a lot of growth' - Seattle Sports
Head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak have already noticed rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe make strides as a passer.
Seahawks ‘A Connected Group’ Coming Out Of Offseason Workout Program
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald reflected on the state of his team after they wrapped up minicamp on Wednesday.
Seahawks Host Tech Touchdown Event Presented By AWS
In collaboration with AWS, the Seahawks hosted Tech Touchdown, an event that merges STEM and sports.
Taste in food aside, Darnold gains Seattle Seahawks' respect - Seattle Sports
Sam Darnold exudes a laidback SoCal vibe, but the Seattle Seahawks' new QB1 also carries a competitive "edge" and "urgency," his coach and teammates say.
Seahawks minicamp takeaways: Will Charles Cross, Abe Lucas ink lucrative extensions? - The Athletic
Seattle has a chance to buck its track record of struggling to find offensive linemen worthy of long-term investment.
NFC West News
Dalvin Tomlinson talks mentoring, Coach Jonathan Gannon and what he sees in Walter Nolen - Revenge of the Birds
The new nose tackle discusses a bevy of topics.
Back with Saleh, Niners' Huff revitalized after '24 setback - ESPN
Bryce Huff, who had just 2.5 sacks for the Eagles in a disappointing 2024 season, is feeling at home again in Robert Saleh's defensive scheme in San Francisco.
D.J. Humphries signs with Rams, agency says - ESPN
Veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Rams, his agency said Tuesday.
Are the 49ers Concerned About Defensive End Mykel Williams? - Grant Cohn
When the 49ers traded for Bryce Huff a couple weeks ago, it seemed he would complement first-round pick Mykel Willams.
Rams Offensive Line: Alaric Jackson injury shows L.A. mishandled OL - Turf Show Times
The Rams are already dealing with uncertainty on the offensive line with Alaric Jackson injury
Around the NFL
Patriots to unveil Tom Brady statue on Aug. 8 - ESPN
The New England Patriots will unveil a statue of quarterback Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium before their Aug. 8 preseason game against the Washington Commanders.
Mike Evans on Emeka Egbuka: Looks like a running back but catches like Chris Godwin
Perennial 1,000-yard receiver Mike Evans heaped heavy praise on first-round rookie Emeka Egbuka as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers closed minicamp.
When/how will Shemar Stewart's impasse with the Bengals end? - ESPN
The Bengals and their first-round draft pick are in a contract impasse, and things escalated Thursday, with Stewart leaving mandatory minicamp.
Patriots to unveil Tom Brady statue on Aug. 8 - ESPN
The New England Patriots will unveil a statue of quarterback Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium before their Aug. 8 preseason game against the Washington Commanders.
Ex-WR Antonio Brown sought on attempted murder charge, report says - ESPN
Law enforcement in Miami-Dade County is seeking to arrest former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown on a charge of attempted murder.
Texans safety Jimmie Ward facing felony assault charge - ESPN
Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested at 5:38 a.m. in Montgomery County, Texas, and is facing a felony assault charge, according to the Montgomery County Jail website, allegedly for family violence following an incident in Magnolia.
Pete Carroll: Ashton Jeanty and Raheem Mostert could split time as "Thunder and Lightning" - NBC Sports
"I love having multiple guys play," Carroll said of his running back room. "I'm not relying on one guy."
Barry Sanders working to raise awareness after suffering a heart attack last year - NBC Sports
A year ago, Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders announced that he had been through a health scare, but did not provide any details.
Mike Evans: This might be the best receiving room I've been in - NBC Sports
The Buccaneers added a pair of rookies to their receiving corps in the draft and the elder statesman of the group likes what they bring to the table.