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NFL free agency: 4 veterans for the Seahawks to consider for their open roster spot

On Friday the Seattle Seahawks released undrafted tight end Mitch Van Vooren, who had only signed with the team a few days prior. No corresponding move was made, which means Seattle has an open roster spot where a coveted free agent might fit.

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ESPN projects Boye Mafe - not DeMarcus Lawrence - will lead Seahawks pass rush

After they traded Michael Bennett to the Philadelphia Eagles (why?) the Seattle Seahawks' pass rush fell off for a number of years. However, the arrival of new head coach Mike Macdonald and a couple of new additions finally has this group looking tough for the first time in several years going into the 2025 NFL season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / May 19

Criminally underrated edge rusher named Seattle Seahawks' best kept secret

Here’s an interesting exercise. Matt Holder of Bleacher Report looked at each of the league’s 32 rosters and chose each club’s “best kept secret” as teams begin OTAs.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 15

Seahawks to meet with disruptive All-SEC edge rusher with 25+ sacks

With Boye Mafe, Derick Hall and the newly-acquired DeMarcus Lawrence in the fold, edge rusher likely isn't too much of a concern for the Seattle Seahawks right now.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 26

Seahawks pass rusher could see replacement chosen in NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks are undergoing a massive transformation this offseason, and that's expected to continue into next month's NFL Draft. The Seahawks will bring in a new crop of rookies, some of whom will be expected to take over for some of the veterans on the ends of their contracts and careers.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 21

Seahawks' promising EDGE named 'best trade asset' heading into 2025 NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the more active teams during the offseason. They made multiple high-profile trades and then picked up a few replacements in NFL free agency.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 14

Reviewing Projections: Did Seahawks EDGE Boye Mafe Disappoint in 2024?

Before the 2024 season, we published predictions about final statistics for a few of the Seattle Seahawks’ top players. Now, with the season ended, it’s time to go back and ask: Did those players meet, exceed or fall short of expectations during the 2024–25 campaign?

Seattle Seahawks News / Bleacher Nation / October 14

Boye Mafe NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds

With +10000 odds to claim the Defensive Player of the Year award this season, Boye Mafe is among the favorites for the award (second-best odds in league).

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 10

Boye Mafe, Julian Love Active For Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

Despite being listed as questionable following Wednesday's walkthrough, the Seattle Seahawks will have outside linebackers Boye Mafe and Derick Hall as well as safety Julian Love in uniform and ready to play against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / October 9

Seahawks-49ers Tuesday injury report: Signs point toward Boye Mafe’s return

Mafe was a full participant in Tuesday’s walkthrough. The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers understandably have truncated practice windows this week, with the two NFC West rivals set to play on Thursday for the third season in a row.

Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Talk / October 8

Pharaoh Brown, Boye Mafe, Rayshawn Jenkins estimated as full participants

The Seahawks had another walkthrough Tuesday, but three players were estimated as full participants after being limited Monday. While safety Julian Love (hamstring) remained limited, tight end Pharaoh Brown (groin), linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) had full participation.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 6

Seattle Seahawks LB Boye Mafe Among Inactives vs. New York Giants

After being listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, the Seattle Seahawks will be without edge rusher Boye Mafe for a second straight game when they face the New York Giants in Week 5.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / October 3

Seahawks-Giants injury report: Promising news for banged up Seahawks defense

Boye Mafe takes a positive step toward returning to the lineup, as does Leonard Williams. The Thursday injury report is out for the Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants, and it’s good news for the Seahawks defense.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / October 2

Seahawks-Giants injury report: Boye Mafe sits out Wednesday walkthrough

Leonard Williams, Uchenna Nwosu, and Jerome Baker were all hypothetical limited participants if this was a full practice. The first injury report is out for the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 5 home game against the New York Giants.

NFL News / Field Gulls / September 28

Dolphins player fined for uncalled illegal low block on Boye Mafe’s injured knee

This Alec Ingold low block seems very relevant given Mafe is out for Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. There were five fines issued for last weekend’s Seattle Seahawks vs.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 28

Leonard Williams, Boye Mafe Among Seattle Seahawks Ruled Out For Week 4

In a nightmare scenario heading into a Monday Night Football date with the defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions, the Seattle Seahawks will be without three starters and their first-round pick Byron Murphy II along the defensive line when they travel to the Motor City.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / September 26

Boye Mafe, Anthony Bradford among 19 Seahawks on Thursday injury report vs. Lions

Uchenna Nwosu, Leonard Williams, and Byron Murphy II were among those who did not practice. The first injury report for the Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions is here, and once again the Seahawks have a lengthy list.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / September 18

Leonard Williams, Boye Mafe & DK Metcalf among Seahawks that didn’t practice Wednesday

It was a physical, hard-fought win for the Seahawks over the Patriots in Week 2, and that showed on the initial injury report Wednesday. The Seattle Seahawks sit all alone atop the NFC West, with a pair of victories under their belt for first year head coach Mike Macdonald to begin his head coaching career.

Seattle Seahawks News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 13

'He's on the cusp of being a superstar': Rave review for ex-Gopher Boye Mafe

Boye Mafe had a breakout second season in the NFL in 2023 when he racked up 58 total pressures and nine sacks for the Seattle Seahawks. After recording nine pressures and one sack in Week 1, he looks like he's leveled up as one of the most promising young pass rushers in the league.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Seahawks' Boye Mafe explains why Byron Murphy II is in great spot to immediately live up to draft status

The Seattle Seahawks were one of the main beneficiaries of the run on quarterbacks and offensive players in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft Seattle saw Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, the consensus top player in the draft at the position, fall into their lap with the 16th overall pick.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9, 2023

MVPs for all 16 NFC teams at the midpoint

Quarterback is the most important position in football, but only two of them — both in the NFC East — earned Yardbarker's team MVP honors through Week 9. With a superlative performance through nine games, meanwhile, only one rookie earned our team award.

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