Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Mebane - #92 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 311 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/15/1985 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| College | California |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 3rd round, 21st pick by Seahawks |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 0 | 0 |
Jennings could regain starting job in Seattle
We hear former first-round pick Kelly Jennings, who performed quite well earlier this offseason, could be closing in on Josh Wilson for the Seahawks' starting RCB job.
Seahawks RB Ganther arrested for DUI
Seahawks RB Quinton Ganther was arrested Saturday morning in California on suspicion of DUI. He was released from jail and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
Trufant ready for major rebound in Seattle
We hear former first-round draft pick CB Marcus Trufant couldn’t be more determined to make amends for what he considered a lost season in 2009, and he's looking forward to playing a more aggressive bump-and-run style.
NFL suspends RB White, DT Thomas
The NFL has suspended free-agent RB LenDale White for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, confirming an earlier report, and it also suspended free-agent DT Hollis Thomas for eight games.
Seahawks hire McCloughan for front office
Scot McCloughan has landed with another NFC West team. Three months after resigning as general manager of the 49ers, McCloughan has been hired by the Seahawks.
Report: Seahawks claim ex-Chargers S Ellison
One day after being cut by the Chargers, second-year S Kevin Ellison has been picked up by the Seahawks, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Seahawks release WR Reggie Williams
WR Reggie Williams was cut late Friday by the Seahawks after trying to resurrect his career close to where he starred in college at Washington.
Seahawks staying positive after USC penalties
Sources on the scene in Seattle report that negativity has been kept to a minimum in the wake of the NCAA penalties against USC, which have rekindled speculation over Pete Carroll's career change.
Seahawks adjusting to RB White-out
in the wake of LenDale White’s stunning release 35 days after being obtained in a trade with the Titans, it appears the Seahawks are back to square one at running back.
Seahawks release RB White; suspension coming?
RB LenDale White’s reunion with Pete Carroll was short-lived, as the Seahawks released him Friday. White also is likely facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy, a league source told NFL Network.
Odds strong Milloy could start in Seattle
Don’t be shocked if 15-year veteran Lawyer Milloy begins the season as the Seahawks' starting strong safety and serves as a key mentor for first-round FS Earl Thomas.
Seahawks sign Losman
The Seahawks added another quarterback to their stable Tuesday, signing former first-round draft choice J.P. Losman, according to an NFL Network report.
Seahawks tell Hill to stay away from minicamp
The Seahawks told LB Leroy Hill to stay away from the team's minicamp over the weekend while he deals with off-the-field issues.
Seahawks RB Jones fighting uphill battle
In the wake of what has widely been deemed one of the better drafting efforts in the NFL, our Seahawks insiders believe the most competitive position on the team by far is running back.
Seahawks OT Jones officially retires
In a move that had been anticipated, Seahawks nine-time Pro Bowl OLT Walter Jones officially announced his retirement Thursday on the eve of the team's first 2010 minicamp.
PLAYER NEWS
Mebane returned to full participation in practice Friday and is expected to play at Carolina on Sunday.|||||||
Mebane was held out of practice Thursday with a calf injury. Head coach Pete Carroll says he's "in good shape" to play. Mebane has a history of calf ailments in the past, missing one game in the 2009 season and four in 2010 due to calf issues.
Mebane is returning to Seattle after the Seahawks were able to lock up the free agent defensive tackle with a new contract. Seattle general manager John Schneider announced Mebane had re-signed on Friday afternoon. Terms of the deal were not immediately known.|||||||
Mebane has spent his entire career with the Seahawks, developing into an important cog in trying to stop the run. Mebane had 35 tackles and one sack in 12 games last season for the Seahawks. Since being drafted in the third round by the Seahawks in 2007, Mebane has started 53 of 59 games.
Third-round pick Mebane signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday|||||||
Mebane, a defensive tackle from California, was taken with the 85th pick. The 6-foot-1, 314-pound Mebane is expected to join Seattle's rotation on running downs. The Seahawks' defensive front was depleted by injuries last season.
