Seahawks LB Derick Hall discusses practice altercation after ‘Hard Knocks’ debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall addressed a physical altercation during practice that was featured in the first episode of HBO's ‘Hard Knocks’. Last Friday, Hall put offensive lineman Bryce Cabeldue in a chokehold during a confrontation. Following Wednesday's practice, Hall stated that he and his teammates have reconciled, emphasizing the bond within the team. Hall also commented on the dynamic of the team, noting that such incidents are part of football. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that the situation has been smoothed over among the players involved.
- •Hall put Cabeldue in a chokehold during practice last Friday.
- •Hall acknowledged the incident but said the team has reconciled.
- •Coach Mike Macdonald praised the team's handling of the situation.
- •Hall emphasized the importance of brotherhood among teammates.
- •The first episode of ‘Hard Knocks’ aired on Tuesday night.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks LB Derick Hall says he and teammates have made up after fight shown on HBO's ‘Hard Knocks’
"The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are being featured on the HBO series “Hard Knocks” for the first time in franchise history, and it didn’t take long for some someone to stir the pot. Last Friday, Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall put offensive lineman Bryce Cabeldue into a chokehold and body-slammed him during a fight in practice that was shown on the first episode, which debuted Tuesday night. Cabeldue and linebacker Tyrice Knight shoved one another before Hall brought Cabeldue to the ground.
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