The Seahawks part ways with McIntosh, Salk sums up camp, and Clark is set for a game against the Storm.
Seattle Seahawks part ways with injured running back Kenny McIntosh
The Seattle Seahawks have announced the release of running back Kenny McIntosh, who has still not fully recovered from a serious knee injury sustained back in the 2025 training camp. The move, according to an article on The Seattle Times website, opens a spot on the team’s 90-man roster, though it’s not yet clear how the vacancy will be used. McIntosh, drafted in the seventh round in 2023, has spent just three seasons in the NFL, with only one of them being a full season. His time in Seattle has been extremely disappointing: in his rookie year, he didn’t record a single catch, appearing in only three games, and in 2024 he managed 172 yards on 31 carries, along with showing up in the return game. It seemed that in 2025 he finally had a chance to take on a more prominent role, but an ACL ligament injury during a special workout ended those hopes.
The team’s decision looks logical, given that the player’s recovery has stretched to nearly a year, and head coach Mike Macdonald admitted last week that he can’t name a precise return timetable. “It was a tough injury. It’s almost been a year—a really tough moment for Kenny McC… but he’s right there, he’s working his way back and he’s been putting in the work,” the outlet quotes the coach as saying. If McIntosh isn’t picked up by another team through waivers, he could end up on the Seahawks’ injured reserve (IR) list, but that would mean he won’t play this season—unless the team later waives him again.
In addition to McIntosh, another running back is also on the team’s injury list: Zach Charbonnet, who was also placed on the PUP list due to knee issues. As a result, at camp the Seahawks currently have only five healthy players at that position: rookie Judari(an) Price, a first-round pick; free agent Emanuel Wilson; veteran George Holani; second-year player Jakardia Wright; and Wellus Jones Jr., who is nominally listed as a receiver but has already gotten work in practice as a running back. This rotation underscores just how urgent the depth question is ahead of the season, making every decision regarding injured players critical. Unfortunately for McIntosh, he has become a casualty of circumstances—the injury came at the worst possible time, prevented him from breaking out, and now his future in the league looks uncertain. The article also notes that players on the PUP list remain on the roster in a formal sense, but McIntosh no longer had realistic expectations of being activated anytime soon—which is what ultimately led to his release.
Three key takeaways from Mike Salk’s Seahawks training camp
Seattle Seahawks training camp is in full swing, and returning to the air after the camp opened, sports analyst Mike Salk shared his impressions from the first practice of the reigning Super Bowl champions. In his piece for Seattle Sports, published on the website, Salk highlighted three key observations that give fans something to think about regarding the team’s future.
First is the sheer depth of the roster. Salk says the Seahawks have a major advantage over most opponents specifically in that regard. The offensive and defensive lines stand out most, where the competition for starting spots is incredibly high. Even the tight end group—including hybrid fullback Brady Russell—includes as many as five players ready to take the field. In the analyst’s view, this is rarely discussed in national media, but it could become a deciding factor in a long season—allowing fresh players to come in as replacements without a drop-off in quality.
The second takeaway is about the atmosphere, which has changed compared with the legendary days of the Legion of Boom. According to Salk, this camp doesn’t resemble the show it was under Pete Carroll and that swaggering defense. Today, players look calmer and more composed; music plays more casually, and the practice itself feels more like business than a flashy performance. Salk emphasizes that this isn’t a bad thing—it’s just that the team has a different style, more mature and focused on results rather than spectacle. For context, the Legion of Boom is the nickname for the Seahawks defense from 2013–2015, known for its aggression and theatricality, but the current group has chosen a different path.
The third—and most specific—takeaway is the breakout running back Emanuel Wilson. It’s him, Salk observed, who most often drew attention during the training drills. Every time a big burst appeared on the field, Wilson was the one responsible. The analyst compares his style to powerful, compact runners like Nat(you)rn(or) MInns or Maurice Jones-Drew—low stance, explosive power, and the ability to punch through a defense. Even well-known blogger Brian Nemhauser backs up the idea that Wilson looks extremely convincing. If this unheralded player continues in the same vein, he could seriously change the Seahawks’ offense by adding another layer of variety. Overall, training camp reinforces one thing: the team doesn’t just have stars, it has depth ready to make an impact at any moment.
Title: Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm — how to watch and what to expect from the WNBA leader
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after a five-day break and a break for the WNBA All-Star Game, the Indiana Fever will face the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. The game will be a test of Caitlin Clark and her team’s mettle—the Fever enter coming off a three-game winning streak, beating opponents by an average margin of 19 points. As Hawk Central reports, Indiana’s current record is 17 wins and 10 losses, putting it in the conversation for the playoffs, while Seattle (6–23) sits at the bottom of the standings.
The teams’ previous meeting on July 17 is of special interest. Then, Clark set a personal scoring record with 45 points, shooting 11-of-18 from the field, including 6-of-10 from three-point range. She also recorded 4 steals, 2 blocks, and 10 assists—becoming the first player in WNBA history to log at least 40 points and 10 assists in a single game. That matchup ended 110–107 in favor of Indiana, and now the Storm will look to get revenge in the season’s final head-to-head matchup.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Central Time (CT). The game will air live on ESPN, as well as regionally on WOI Local 5 in Des Moines and WQAD in the Quad Cities. For those who prefer streaming, Fubo is available, and WNBA League Pass subscribers can watch the replay the next day, July 29, at 5:00 a.m. CT. It’s worth noting that three Fever players—Kelsey Mitchell, Alyiah Boston, and Clark herself—participated in the All-Star Game, where Teresa Weatherspoon’s team (led by WNBA legend) defeated Cynt(hia) (Cynthia) Cooper’s team 129–122. That couldn’t help but affect the players’ readiness, but now they’ll have to shift back to the regular season.
After the game against Seattle, Indiana has a packed schedule: July 31 at the Portland Fire, August 2 at the Minnesota Lynx, August 6 at home vs. the Las Vegas Aces, August 8 away at the Chicago Sky, and August 11 at home against the New York Liberty. Each of these matchups could prove crucial in the fight for a higher seed in the playoffs.
The current Indiana Fever roster includes players on development contracts, which is standard practice in the WNBA for younger or reserve basketball players. These contracts give clubs roster flexibility and provide a chance for newcomers to prove themselves. Still, the key figures are Clark, Mitchell, and Boston, who make up the core of the team.
As for Caitlin Clark, her progress in the WNBA continues to be surprising: after her record-setting game with 45 points and 10 assists, she has firmly cemented her status as one of the league’s most exciting stars. If Indiana continues to play in the same fashion, it has every chance not only to make the playoffs, but to go far. The main thing is not to lose focus in games against underdogs like Seattle, which can pull off upsets—especially at home.
