The Seattle Seahawks put in a much better effort in their second dress rehearsal of the preseason, at least during the first half. Unsurprisingly, things got much more erratic the more Mike Macdonald dug into the depth chart, ultimately leading to a 16-19 home loss.
Regardless of the outcome, which is usually the most meaningless part of preseason games, the Seahawks mostly aced their test. The backups dominated the Tennessee Titans — even the starters — and it was mostly about the third-stringers looking to make a name for themselves.
While some players did a great job of proving that they can contribute on Sundays, others... Not so much. With two preseason games in the rearview mirror, these three players' stock is clearly trending in the wrong direction.
3 Seattle Seahawks who didn't help their case in Week 2 of the preseason
Velus Jones
Velus Jones was always a long shot to make the roster, given how deep the running back room is. However, his versatility as a dual-threat guy who could also do some damage as a wide receiver and on special teams made him an intriguing player to watch during the preseason.
He didn't make the most of Jadarian Price's and George Holani's absence in this one, logging just two rushing yards on three carries for 0.7 yards per attempt. He also had two receptions on as many targets for six yards.
This was his second inefficient outing after rushing for 19 yards on seven carries vs. the Dallas Cowboys — he also had two carries for minus-5 yards. His lack of vision has hurt his so-called explosiveness, and there's no reason to keep him around.
Logan Brown
Logan Brown was a tough watch on Sunday night. While Jalen Milroe's slow processing and decision-making didn't help him avoid unnecessary hits, Brown got folded and beaten multiple times by third-string pass rushers.
He gave up an ugly sack on third down, leading to a punt after being up 16-12. He also committed his fifth penalty in just two preseason games, and that's the type of mental breakdown that will get you cut from any winning team.
There are some doubts in the interior of the offensive line, but the tackle position is more than taken care of. Watching a tackle get taken to school by roster bubble guys is a huge red flag, and John Schneider won't look the other way.
Jalen Milroe
There were some hopes about Jalen Milroe taking a second-year leap and showing that he could be a reliable backup quarterback — maybe even a future starter. After two preseason contests, it's safe to say that's not the case.
The former Alabama signal-caller was as erratic as last season and last week. He tried to bail himself out with his legs way too often, making wrong reads, throwing into traffic, and showcasing the lack of progress as a pocket passer that made scouts doubt he'd ever become a starter.
While Drew Lock looked sharp and in control of the offense, the second-year quarterback threw two terrible interceptions and walked his way right into a couple of sacks. He completed six of 11 passes for 52 yards.
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