Preparing for a mock play and other observations from practice #7 of 2022 Seahawks training camp

The Seahawks added Noah Fant in an offseason trade, and the former first-round pick is expected to be one of the offense’s top weapons, but he’s hardly the only threat at tight end, a fact that was evident Friday as several tight ends showed their passing skills.

Tyler Mabry started things off with a nice grab over the middle on a quick pass from Drew Lock, then not long after in a goal line drill, Colby Parkinson used his 6-foot-7 frame to go over a defensive back and tail in. a touchdown catch. Mabry added a couple more nice catches, so in a seven-on-seven period, Will Dissly had three receptions in quick succession.

“These guys can all play, they all bring special talents,” Carroll said. “… One of the bigger surprises is that Colby Parkinson is just better. He’s just better. He’s physically rounded out his body. He’s worked really hard on his strengths, but now it’s become part of his movement and his power coming off the line of scrimmage.He blocks well.

“The tight end group is a really good group. We go to them, we use them, we look to fit them into everything we do, and there’s no reason we shouldn’t think that way. The guys are well equipped , they’re really smart, they all have a little uniqueness about them that we love. It’s a great position.”