Seahawks complete first padded practice of 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks held their first padded practice of the 2026 NFL season on July 30. Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the ideal weather and competitive spirit. This marked a significant transition, allowing players to fully engage in contact after months of offseason training and preparation. With a focus on competition, the Seahawks returned to a practice environment emphasizing full-speed play, contrasting with trends toward lighter contact in other teams.
- •Seahawks' first padded practice occurred on July 30, 2026.
- •Coach Mike Macdonald praised practice conditions and team effort.
- •Padded sessions signal players' transition to full-contact football.
- •The team aims to foster a competitive culture during training camp.
- •Players are coming off a recovery period after the last season.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Macdonald: "Doesn't get much better" than Seahawks 1st padded practice
"If you've ever played or coached football, you remember the first day of pads.
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