As the Seahawks prepare to put on pads, the intensity is building. Plus, an update on Sam Darnold and the offensive line so far.

While Cross rested on a Seahawks day of from training-camp practices, the Los Angeles Chargers and Rashawn Slater re-set the top of the league's market for left tackles. The Chargers gave Slater, a 26-year-old two-time Pro Bowl selection, a four-year, $114 million contract with a eye-catching $92 million guaranteed, per multiple reports.

News, notes and observations from the third practice of Seahawks training camp. In his first training camp with the Seahawks after 11 seasons in Dallas, veteran defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is already making a strong impression on teammates and coaches.