Durde was running the defense, calling its plays, because head coach Mike Macdonald was away from the team Monday morning. A team spokesman said it was a personal reason and that the Seahawks expected the 37-year-old Macdonald back as early as Monday afternoon. Macdonald will be back leading practice Tuesday.

In a recent article, Sam Darnold was named the biggest reason for optimism for the Seahawks entering a pivotal season in Seattle