Former All-Pro OL, Seattle Native Sends Message to Seahawks — “Call Me, I’m Ready to Fight in the Trenches”
Seattle, WA – September 29, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks are facing mounting pressure in the trenches. With injuries piling up and protection issues becoming glaring, the team may be forced to look outside for veteran reinforcements before the season slips away.
Through three games, Seattle has allowed eight sacks, ranking 20th in the NFL. Quarterback Sam Darnold has already taken three sacks for 21 yards lost, exposing a weak spot along the right side of the offensive line.
That’s where Shaq Mason, a Seattle native and former All-Pro guard, enters the conversation. Currently with the Houston Texans, the 32-year-old has hinted he’d welcome a call from his hometown franchise.
“I was born and raised in Seattle, and I’ve loved the Seahawks since I was a kid,” Mason said. “If Seattle calls, I’m ready to suit up, put my hand in the dirt, and fight for every snap tomorrow.”
Mason remains a high-level starter, posting a 75.2 PFF grade in 2024 with particularly strong run-blocking. His prior experience under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in Houston would ease his transition into Seattle’s scheme.
The urgency is real. Right guard Anthony Bradford owns a 47.6 pass-block grade, while right tackle Josh Jones sits at 68.0. With Abraham Lucas still battling a chronic knee injury, depth is painfully thin.
Adding Mason would cost Seattle roughly $8–10 million annually, a manageable figure given current cap flexibility. Insiders believe such a move could stabilize the line and keep the offense competitive in the NFC West.
For now, the ball is in Seattle’s court. A hometown All-Pro has made his interest clear. The question is whether the Seahawks will answer the call and fortify their trenches before it’s too late.
Chiefs Offensive Lineman’s Forgettable Preseason Showing Could Cost Him Starting Job to Rookie Josh Simmons
Kansas City, MO – August 16, 2025 –
The Kansas City Chiefs entered the preseason looking for stability along the offensive line, but instead they may have uncovered a brewing position battle after a rough outing from one of their young offensive linemen.
Kingsley Suamataia, drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft (No. 63 overall), has long been viewed as a developmental prospect with the tools to become a future starter. Yet through two weeks of the 2025 preseason, his trajectory has taken a concerning turn.
In Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals on August 9, Suamataia saw limited action, playing around 10 snaps primarily at left guard. While he wasn’t disastrous, he failed to make a notable impact, and observers noted moments of discomfort against defenders like Baron Browning.
4 True Pass Sets and 2 Lost pass blocking snaps is a bad showing by Kingsley Suamataia…Byron Murphy is also awesome imo.
KS was awesome in the run game even still.https://t.co/7iEoE8YkSz — DMac Wake (@DMacWake316) August 16, 2025
Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, however, was far more troubling. On his first pass-protection rep, Suamataia was beaten cleanly, and he struggled throughout the night against Seattle’s edge rushers. The
The performance has raised questions about his readiness to anchor a starting role. Rookie Josh Simmons, meanwhile, has turned heads with steadier preseason play, prompting speculation that the newcomer could leapfrog Suamataia on the depth chart if trends continue.
Reports from Arrowhead Addict and The Athletic suggest Suamataia must rebound in Week 3 of the preseason, when Kansas City faces the Chicago Bears on August 22. Improved pass-protection technique and reduced technical errors will be essential to keep his roster security intact.
For now, Suamataia is viewed as a depth option behind Simmons and veteran D.J. Humphries at left tackle, with the potential to shift inside to left guard to showcase his versatility. His positional flexibility may buy him time, but the pressure is mounting.
With Andy Reid and Kansas City’s veteran linemen guiding him, Suamataia still possesses the frame and upside that made him a Day 2 draft pick. The question, however, is whether he can turn raw potential into consistent execution before his window of opportunity closes.
