He loves football, he’s tough as nails, and we’re excited to get him here,” Macdonald said about Jones. “We’re working through that [his position] right now, but we’ll probably put Ernest at MIKE [linebacker] and have Tito [Tyrel Dodson] at weak-side linebacker right now,

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yardage as he's chased by South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones (53) and defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

The Seattle Seahawks were facing an uphill battle going into Week 7. This was a team reeling from three-straight losses, facing an opponent who had won their last three. The Seahawks were in dire need of a win to at least keep pace with the 49ers,

If the Mike Macdonald era ends up being one of prosperity for the Seahawks, Sunday's impressive victory over the Falcons was its true introduction.

Macdonald did offer up additional positive injury news. Right tackle George Fant is eligible to return from the injured reserve list. Macdonald offered optimism that perhaps Fant could return to practice this week. Although Michael Jerrell performed admirably in Week 7 against the Falcons, getting Fant means better depth at the position.