RENTON, Wash. — Grey Zabel's tenure with the Seahawks has been short, but he's already felt the impact of getting to know the veteran leadership within the organization. "They're doing an ...

Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) runs drills during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Renton, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] ...

Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) runs drills during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Renton, Wash.

Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) runs drills during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Renton, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] ...

Sundell might also have another reason for being named the Seahawks' starting center. He played at North Dakota State, and he was teammates with Grey Zabel.

In 2025, the Seahawks did make one crucial addition to the line: drafting Grey Zabel in the first round. That alone won't be enough to save them, Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine argued.

So in that sense, maybe the offensive line, which has been boosted by the first-round draf choice of Grey Zabel, is actually the most important thing for Seattle. More Seahawks on SI stories ...

Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) runs drills during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Renton, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] ...

Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) runs drills during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Renton, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] ...

Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) runs drills during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Renton, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] ...