3 things to watch for as Seahawks mandatory minicamp starts

Seahawks minicamp must-watch No. 2: The injured

Seattle is clearly and rightfully going to take it slow with any injured player at this point. Heck, even at the start of training camp some players might be held out. But it will be interesting to see how players like linebacker Jordyn Brooks, safety Jamal Adams, and cornerback Tariq Woolen are doing.

None of those players are going to participate in on-field drills (I assume), but all players are required to be at camp so we will get an idea of the status of their specific injuries. Brooks, for instance, appears to be coming back a bit faster from a late-2022 knee injury than expected, but we still don’t know if he is anywhere close to playing in real games.

Jamal Adams, who it feels hasn’t played a down in a Seahawks uniform since the late 1800s (he played part of one-half of 2022’s Week 1 opener after missing the last five games of 2021 – Adams has played .2 percent of the last 44 halves of football he could have played), is trying to get ready for the 2023 season. How he looks and how he walks will definitely lead to discussion among 12s. But after signing Julian Love this offseason, one would not think that the Seahawks are counting on Adams early in the season.

Finally, right tackle Abraham Lucas and CB Woolen won’t partake in on-field exercises, but this doesn’t mean they aren’t watchable. Does Woolen have even the slightest hint of a limp? Does Lucas seem to have full movement of his shoulder walking through the hallways? It’s worth keeping an eye on.