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In a divisional race as contested as the NFC West is likely to be in 2013, a significant injury like the one suffered by San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael tore his Achilles tendon during Tuesday's organized team activities.

Seahawks General Manager John Schneider called Bruce Irvin 's suspension for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances "very disappointing," and said the team has "gone above and beyond what the league has done," in terms of educating players.

None of these players are Benson Mayowa but there is shockingly little in the way of Idaho Vandals Football pictures on the internet.

Another marquee Seahawks player is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, and former first-round pick Bruce Irvin said he will not appeal.

Seattle Seahawks news, including Seattle Seahawks trades, statistics, roster and draft news, Hawks and NFL rumors, game scores and game schedule information Richard Sherman pumps up the 12th man in Seattle after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers last season.

What went right: A soft free-agent market allowed Seattle to add Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett on short-term deals, strengthening the team's pass rush, its No.

The Seattle Seahawks completed their rookie minicamp over the weekend, and it mainly afforded the coaches and media time to see what their draft choices look like on the practice field.

There are two big men who could have a big influence on the upcoming Seahawks season, and they seem to be connected to one another.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll gets his first glimpse at Seattle's 11 draft picks when his team opens a three-day, rookie minicamp this afternoon.

The Seattle Seahawks likely have lost defensive lineman Greg Scruggs for the 2013 season after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Going into the offseason, the biggest need for the Seattle Seahawks was on the defensive line, especially at defensive end.

The Seattle Seahawks have added a number of new faces, and now the speculation will begin about which players will make the team.

Reset. Season is over, offseason begins. Days from loss in Atlanta until Week 1 of the 2013 season: 239.

Ever wonder what happens to football prospects after Mr. Irrelevant is selected with the final pick in the NFL draft? Depending on what they bring to the table, some get the chance to choose which team they believe gives them the best shot at following their dream.

The NFC West turned into a very interesting little cold war this offseason, after both the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks made the playoffs a year ago.

The St. Louis Rams signed Jake Long and had two first-round NFL draft choices this year.

Peter Schrager is the Senior NFL Writer for FOXSports.com and the national sports correspondent for FOX News Channel's "FOX Report Weekend." He's the co-author of Victor Cruz's New York Times' best-selling memoir " Out of the Blue " and lives in New York.

Now that the last -- and most significant -- part of offseason roster building is complete for the Seattle Seahawks, we have a better idea of just what the 2013 version of the team will look like.

It wasn't all that long ago that the NFC West was one of the league's worst divisions.

The Seattle Seahawks have selected Texas A&M running back Christine Michael with the 62nd overall selection, and final pick in the second round of the NFL draft.