Seahawks Contract Shock: Seattle made Devon Witherspoon the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback with a four-year, $132M extension ($101M guaranteed), resetting the market and immediately changing what Christian Gonzalez’s next deal could look like. NFL Preseason Spotlight (Seattle vs. Dallas): The Seahawks host the Cowboys in the preseason opener, with both sides leaning on depth and roster battles—plus a reminder that key starters are mostly sitting. Patriots Cornerback Watch: New England’s Christian Gonzalez remains absent from practice due to injury, while contract talks appear stalled, leaving his camp facing a tougher benchmark after Witherspoon’s deal. Seattle Public Safety Politics: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is hit with a recall filing over public safety duties, including fallout from the “Bite of Seattle” shooting and the forced resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes. Immigration Enforcement Anxiety: Residents and advocates say Seattle is seeing a surge in ICE arrests, raising fears of more arrests in public places and heightened community stress. Local Crime Meeting: West Seattle’s “Our City, Our Safety” gathering drew police updates and community concerns about rising gun violence. Business/Travel Disruption: Delta passengers on a Seattle-bound flight were diverted to London after a lavatory leak issue, delaying travel for hours. Sports Economy Angle: A new analysis estimates Cowboys game-day costs for a family of four in 2026 will jump to about $1,685, driven by higher ticket and stadium-related prices.