Albert Breer’s Five Biggest Seahawks Training Camp Takeaways: Expect More From Rashid Shaheed - Sports Illustrated

What the report says

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported from Seattle Seahawks training camp on July 28, 2026, highlighting wide receiver Rashid Shaheed as a player expected to take on a larger role in his first full season with the team. Shaheed joined Seattle at last year’s trade deadline, and SI reported that a full offseason has helped him gain confidence and continuity in an offense influenced by staff connections to San Francisco, including offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and 2025 OC Klint Kubiak. The Seahawks are exploring ways to use Shaheed’s speed and elusiveness on designed touches, potentially easing the workload for Cooper Kupp while the team sorts through personnel packages.

SI also described offensive continuity as a major theme. Fleury’s arrival from a related system is expected to help players carry over concepts from last season, with quarterback Sam Darnold reportedly receiving more ownership of the offense. Breer noted that Grey Zabel, after a strong rookie year, has returned with confidence and is positioned as a leader up front.

On defense, the report pointed to experienced contributors such as Uchenna Nwosu, Derick Hall, Dante Fowler, Julian Love, Leonard Williams and Ernest Jones IV, while identifying Byron Murphy II and linebacker Drake Thomas as younger players who could expand their impact. The biggest uncertainty is in the secondary after Coby Bryant left for the Bears and Riq Woolen for the Eagles, leaving rookies Bud Clark and Julian Neal among those competing for roles.

Injury situations could also shape the roster. SI reported that Zach Charbonnet and Nick Emmanwori may be close calls for Week 1, creating added importance for first-round pick Jadarian Price and giving the staff more opportunities to evaluate Tyrice Knight and D’Anthony Bell.