Seahawks Openers, Key Absences, and NFC West Moves | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, all right, let's talk about the Seattle Seahawks and their upcoming season opener. There's been some buzz about who's really the MVP of this team for 2026, and while the quarterback is always a big deal, other players are definitely in the conversation. The offensive coordinator, Brian Flurry, is apparently feeling good about his game plan and is ready to see it in action on Wednesday. Meanwhile, there's a bit of uncertainty on the defensive side. Word is, a key player for their defense, Nick Mnworry, might not be suiting up for the first game. This could be a big deal because his ability to read offenses is crucial for their strategy. It's interesting to hear that, even with experience, head coach Mike McDonald is still getting those opening day jitters. He mentioned feeling the same way before his first time calling plays back in college, so it sounds like that pressure is a constant, no matter the level. On the NFC West Front, some players released by the Cardinals have found new teams,

1:00which is always a good sign for those guys. The 49ers tied in, Braden Willis wasn't picked up by another team and is expected to head back to their practice squad. And for the Rams, their cornerback, Jalen Watson, is spacing a big test in week one against Mike Evans. That matchup could really swing the outcome of their game against the 49ers. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.