OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM
FREDDIE SWAIN
Seahawks' QB Russell Wilson Finds WR Freddie Swain For 13-yard Touchdown vs. San Francisco 49ers Week Four "I don't believe it! Russell Wilson, how did you do that?" Russell Wilson spins away from defender and finds Freddie Swain for a 13-yard tou...
Can't-Miss Play: Russell Wilson Channels Houdini On Crazy TD To Freddie Swain Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson escapes pressure and throws a touchdown pass to WR Freddie Swain against the 49ers in Week 4.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Rings up 21 yards Swain caught one of two targets for 10 yards and rushed once for 11 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Swain is getting some of the gadget work that David Moore left behind when he signed in Carolina, as he has received eight targets and three rushing attempts through three games. The second-year wideout out of Florida has some upside, but he'll be tough to depend on once Dee Eskridge (concussion) returns to the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets in limited practice Thursday Swain (back) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact After failing to log any practice reps Wednesday, Swain was on the field one day later, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. It's unclear exactly how much Swain was able to do, but he seems to be ramping up his workload with the weekend drawing closer. Assuming he's available Sunday at Minnesota, he'll serve as the Seahawks' No. 3 wide receiver, per usual.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Tending to back injury Swain was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact The bulk of Swain's 5-95-1 receiving line from Week 2 occurred on a 68-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, which by far was the longest play of his one-plus seasons in the NFL. With David Moore moving on in the offseason, Swain has moved into the No. 3 wide receiver role for the Seahawks behind starters DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, a reality that could free him up for plays like Sunday's. But Swain will have to get over a health concern to do so again Sunday in Minnesota.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Scores long TD Swain caught all five targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Titans. He also rushed once for five yards.
Impact Swain never recorded more than three receptions or 37 receiving yards in a game during his rookie season, but he capitalized Sunday as the clear No. 3 receiver against a putrid Titans secondary. The highlight of his afternoon was a wide-open 68-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter to put the Seahawks up two scores, though they ended up squandering the lead. It's tough to depend on Swain for weekly value behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, but he's worth keeping in mind as a contrarian DFS play moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freddie Swain Postgame Interview vs. Titans Week Two Seahawks Wide Receiver Freddie Swain takes questions after the Seahawks' 33-30 loss against the Tennessee Titans at Lumen Field on September...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Finds WR Freddie Swain For 68-yard Touchdown vs. Titans Week Two "The defensive backs look at each other and Freddie Swain just ran right past them." Russell Wilson finds Freddie Swain for a 68-yard touchd...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM
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Freddie Swain could not be more open on 68-yard TD toss from Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain could not be more open on a 68-yard touchdown toss from quarterback Russell Wilson.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Dismal production in win Swain rushed once for five yards but didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Colts.
Impact Swain was the clear No. 3 wideout to start the game. However, when both Dee Eskridge -- who was selected in the second round back in April -- and Penny Hart left with concussions, Swain still failed to do much with the opportunity, as Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf combined for 160 yards and three scores.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blanked in final preseason contest Swain failed to bring in his only target in the Seahawks' 27-0 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night.
Impact Meanwhile, Swain saw his primary competitor for the No. 3 receiver job, rookie D'Wayne Eskridge, contribute 28 total yards on two touches. The disparity in Saturday's performance, coupled with reports Eskridge had quickly been making up ground in practice after a late start to camp due to a toe injury, could be enough to relegate Swain to No. 4 duties to open the season.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
With Seahawks rookie Dee Eskridge out, Freddie Swain making a case for No. 3 WR job "He showed a different level of focus that I'm ready to see this year — just can't wait for you all to see," DK Metcalf says of Freddie Swai...
AUGUST 6, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Aiming for No. 3 spot Swain is competing for the No. 3 wide receiver role during training camp, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact When David Moore left for Carolina in March, the door opened for Swain -- who posted 13-159-2 line over 16 games as a rookie -- to capture a starting job on the outside opposite DK Metcalf. However, the Seahawks' selection of D'Wayne Eskridge in the second round made that path less certain. Eskridge has yet to participate in training camp due to a nagging toe injury, so Swain, a 2019 sixth-round pick, has a head start. Nevertheless, Eskridge should have an advantage once he's healthy because of his draft position.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seahawks training camp report: Freddie Swain eyes opportunity as No. 3 receiver With 2021 second-round draft pick Dee Eskridge sidelined by a toe injury, the door is open for Swain to move up the depth chart.
JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Competition ahead Swain will compete for the No. 3 wide receiver role after the Seahawks selected D'Wayne Eskridge in the second round of last week's draft, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic repor...
Impact As a rookie last year, Swain produced a mere 13-159-2 line over 16 games, failing to cement himself as the No. 3 receiver. In turn, the Seahawks made a deliberate effort to fill the void last weekend, selecting Eskridge higher than any wide receiver they've taken since Paul Richardson in 2014.There are fair criticisms that Eskridge was a reach at 56th overall, but the fact that he was the Seahawks' first pick of the draft can't be discounted. The team is expected to sign a few undrafted free agents, including Florida State's Tamorrion Terry, as well. A sixth-round pick in 2020, Swain will be competing for the No. 3 job from the start of training camp onward.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three picks? That's all the Seahawks have for unusual draft
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Finishes modest rookie season Swain caught his lone target for 28 yards in Saturday's 30-20 wild-card loss to the Rams.
Impact Swain proved his ability to catch the long ball this year, albeit in a limited sample. The rookie sixth-rounder out of Florida finished with 13 receptions (21 targets) for 159 yards and two touchdowns across 16 regular-season games, and three receptions of longer than 20 yards are included in that stat line. Swain was the clear No. 4 receiver this season and was left out of the game plan at times, but he could see a boost in usage next season if David Moore walks in free agency, though that seems unlikely.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freddie Swain pirouettes for outstanding sideline snag Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain pirouettes for an outstanding sideline snag.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • NFL.COM
Rings up 159 yards in 2020 Swain didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 26-23 win over the 49ers.
Impact Swain suited up for all 16 games in his rookie season, averaging 22 snaps per outing and posting a 13-159-2 line. The sixth-round pick out of Florida will enter the postseason as the clear No. 4 wide receiver behind DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and David Moore.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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