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Seahawks training camp battle: Wide receivers beyond Lockett and Metcalf

By Todd Vandenberg

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Freddie Swain #18 of the Seattle Seahawks stiffarms Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Freddie Swain #18 of the Seattle Seahawks stiffarms Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Seahawks WR Penny Hart
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Seahawks have several returnees battling for that last spot

The Hawks have multiple receivers that contributed last season, albeit in some cases the contribution was only on special teams. Cody Thompson is the poster boy for this category, as he was on the field for just five offensive snaps. He was only active for five games but made the most of his opportunities. He took 47 snaps on special teams and recovered a fumble in the final game of the season against the Cardinals. He’ll have to show more to make the 53-man roster this season.

You could look at Aaron Fuller as Thompson Lite because his hold on a final roster spot is even less tenable. Fuller didn’t take the field until the season finale against Arizona and had one snap on offense and two on special teams. He led the Huskies in receiving as a junior and senior and returned punts, too. Despite the local ties, he’s almost certainly destined for the practice squad this season.

Penny Hart is in a similar position as Thompson, although he contributed at a higher level. As a rookie in 2020, Hart was active for 13 games. He was only targeted once (and made the catch), but he did line up with the offense 62 times. He nearly doubled the opportunities on special teams with 114 plays and wound up with five tackles.

Last year, the Seahawks used Hart much more often. He appeared in all 17 games, only once relegated to special teams duty. After seeing just one target as a rookie, the Hawks looked his way 12 times in 2021. Granted, that’s not exactly a huge number, but it is a 1,200 percent increase.

At least I’m sure that’s how his agent looks at it. Given the new talent that’s arrived in Seattle, all three of these players will likely see a lot of time on the practice squad, if that.

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