Seahawks Redefine Cut-Down Day | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. This is NFL News Today. Football coverage powered by AI. The hard-knock season finale dropped, and it was all about the pressure of Cut Down Day. This is usually a make-or-break moment for players, but the Seahawks are framing it differently, emphasizing staying strong and keeping faith. The whole vibe is about individual growth-fueling team success, with the ultimate goal of that Lombardi trophy in 2026. Coach Mike McDonald kicked things off by reminding his staff to be mindful of how tough Cut Down Day is for players, stressing that everyone's development timeline is unique. We also got a glimpse of some team bonding, like learning to baptize that chicken with chef Bernard Hardison and a pre-game hype session featuring. Highlights in a reminder for Jalen Maraud to unleash his inner Ferrari. There were some cool personal moments too, like Diggs reflecting on his college days with his former coach, and Jaren reads hilarious slime cam. Rides to Kansas City. Before the final pre-season game against the Chiefs, Reed delivered a powerful pre-game

1:04speech, and Jalen Milro had a heart to heart with his parents. Travondig's even showed off his receiver skills with a big interception, immediately gifting the ball to his mom. Despite some sloppy play being called out by McDonald, the team showed flashes of brilliance with big plays from Monterey Foster Jr. and Touchdown, passes for Milro. Even with the intensity of the game, the focus quickly shifted back to Cut Down Day. Cooper Cup shared his perspective on the coaching staff's trust in the full roster, suggesting this year's Cut Down Day would be different, and different it was. Instead of outright cuts, many players were told they were on a longer journey, with plans for the practice squad. Monterey Foster got the good news he made the 53-man roster, calling his parents to share the moment. Even players who didn't make the initial cut, like Usosu Molo, had positive conversations about their future with the team, reinforcing the Seahawks.