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Cooper Kupp, the Seahawks, and effectively fully guaranteed money

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Seattle Seahawks catches the ball during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images

For most, the Friday after the Super Bowl marks the start of the first weekend of the long, dreadful period of life known as the offseason.

During the offseason there is football related news, as fans hype themselves up for the coming season, expressing optimism in the players added in free agency and the draft, while downplaying the contributions and importance of those lost to other teams.

For the Seattle Seahawks, though, the Friday after the Super Bowl is a date which is critical to the contract structure the team uses to walk a fine line that gives players the financial guarantees they are looking for while skirting the funding rule of the collective bargaining agreement.

For those unfamiliar with the funding rule, it is Article 26, Section 9 of the 2020 CBA and reads as follows:

Section 9. Funding of Deferred and Guaranteed Contracts: The NFL may require that by a prescribed date certain, each Club must deposit into a segregated account the present value, calculated using the Discount Rate, less $15,000,000 (the “Deductible”), of deferred and guaranteed compensation owed by that Club with respect to Club funding of Player Contracts involving deferred or guaranteed compensation; provided, however, that with respect to guaranteed contracts, the amount of unpaid compensation for past or future services to be included in the funding calculation shall not exceed seventy-five (75%) percent of the total amount of the contract compensation. The present value of any future years’ salary payable to a player pursuant to an injury guarantee provision in his NFL Player Contract(s), shall not be considered owed by a Club under this Section until after the Club has acknowledged that the player’s injury qualifies him to receive the future payments. The $15,000,000 Deductible referenced in the first sentence of this Section 9 shall apply to the 2020-28 League Years only. This Deductible shall increase to $17,000,000 for the 2029-30 League Years.

That’s a whole lot of legalese, so what it boils down to is that if a team owes fully guaranteed salaries in excess of $15M in future league years, the league can require that the amount of those fully guaranteed salaries less $15M be deposited into escrow.

Thus, the funding rule combined with the frugality of Seahawks ownership, explains why the team has long eschewed giving players fully guaranteed salaries past the first year of the player’s contract. This has been standard practice for the Seahawks under John Schneider since early in his tenure.

So, rather than give fully guaranteed salaries past the first year of a contract, Seattle signs contracts that include effectively fully guaranteed money in the second year of their deals, with those effectively full guarantees vesting into full guarantees shortly after the season ends. This gives the players the guarantees they are looking for, while saving the Seahawks from depositing the second year salaries of players into escrow.

For example, when Seattle acquired Percy Harvin from the Minnesota Vikings, his six-year, $67M contract included $25.5M guaranteed. Of that $25.5M in guarantees, $14.5M was made up of a $12M fully guaranteed signing bonus, $2.5M of fully guaranteed 2013 base salary and the final $11M consisted of an injury guaranteed 2014 base salary that would vest into being fully guaranteed the Friday after Super Bowl 48, a game many readers likely remember watching.

In any case, with the Seahawks set to take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 in eight days, the Friday after the Super Bowl is just fourteen days away as of publication, and many of the contracts John Schneider has signed with bigger named players since the end of the 2024 season include this exact same structure of vesting guarantees.

Specifically, those players and the amounts of 2026 base salary which are set to become fully guaranteed the Friday following the Super Bowl are:

• Sam Darnold: $17.5M
• Cooper Kupp: $9M
• Abe Lucas: $6.956M
• Ernest Jones: $5M
• DeMarcus Lawrence: $5M
• Jarran Reed: $2M

So, for fans who have been predicting that Kupp will become a cap casualty for the second offseason in a row, the clock is ticking because once the Friday after the Super Bowl arrives the cap savings the Seahawks would recognize from moving on from Kupp shrink to just $500k.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...ahawks-use-effectively-fully-guaranteed-money

 

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Super Bowl 2026 preview: How the Seahawks can attack the Patriots defense

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 16: Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak of the Seattle Seahawks on the sidelines during a 21-19 Rams win in the NFL 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Super Bowl is where every tendency is magnified, every rule is tested, and every weakness is hunted. That’s why this week’s episode of The Hawks Eye Podcast felt like a must — not just another preview, but a true film-room conversation built for the biggest stage in football.

I’m joined by Coach Derek of All-22 Film to break down how the Seattle Seahawks can attack the New England Patriots defense in the Super Bowl, focusing on the Patriots’ base looks, sub packages, and the structural rules that define how they play. This isn’t about predictions or narratives. It’s about understanding the chess match that decides championships.

New England’s defense is built on adaptability. They can line up in base and play heavy, shift seamlessly into sub, disguise coverage post-snap, and generate pressure without selling out. That versatility is exactly what makes them dangerous — and exactly why preparation matters more in this game than any other.

“From a roster standpoint on the defensive side, they have certain guys they want to use on run downs, certain guys they want to use on pass downs, but they do a really nice job of it,” Coach Derek said. “That’s just a reality of it at the NFL level because of the limitations of roster building and such. Even though they’ve got a quarterback with a low salary structure, there’s going to be players on your roster that you know are are far down the numerical ranking system, but you’re going to need them to play. And I think the Patriots do a really great job of preparing for certain looks by your offense and then trying to take something away.

“They’re very multiple in my opinion, but again, they do it from different sub packages.”

With Coach Derek, we dive into how the Patriots structure their fronts, how their coverage shells evolve after the snap, and how offenses can stress their rules by forcing early declarations. In a Super Bowl, you don’t wait for answers — you force them. Formation, motion, splits, and personnel usage all become weapons when used with intent.

From a quarterback’s perspective, this episode lives in the pre-snap world. We talk through how Seattle can identify indicators, manipulate alignments, and control the tempo of the defense before the ball is ever snapped. Against a unit like New England, late answers lead to negative plays. Early clarity leads to efficiency.

“Darnold’s going to get information, not just play call. He’ll be prepped on the various looks,” Coach Derek noted.

“Regardless of formation, Kubak is going to tell Darnold, what they’re in. Probably at the end of the play call, but it could be in the beginning. Who knows? Basically, this isn’t going to be left for Darnold to figure out on the field. He’ll be provided with that. And so he’ll have an idea of those tendencies while they’re leaving the huddle and lining up.”

What I love about this conversation is how grounded it is in reality. We connect All-22 concepts directly to what fans will see on the broadcast copy: Why a motion triggers rotation, why a certain front changes gap integrity, why one snap looks calm and the next looks chaotic — even though the defense hasn’t technically changed. Coach Derek provides several real plays from the Patriots and Seahawks to break it all down.

This is Super Bowl football at its purest. Preparation. Structure. Execution.

If you want more than hot takes — if you want to understand how Seattle can dictate terms against one of the most disciplined defenses in the league — this episode is for you.

That’s always been the mission of The Hawks Eye.

Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seahawks...view-how-seahawks-can-attack-patriots-defense

 

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Seattle Seahawks historical tidbits for Super Bowl 2026

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 25: Seattle Seahawks players celebrate after the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams on January 25, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Even though it seemed hard to imagine at the beginning of the season, our beloved Seattle Seahawks are once again back in the Super Bowl facing off against the New England Patriots. In honor of their appearance, I’ve compiled some of the most interesting (to me) facts or connections to past seasons with Super Bowl 60. It’s not meant to be an exhaustive list, but more a fun way to connect the dots with the past. Enjoy!

50th season magic​

There’s not a better place to start than by referencing the beginning as 2025 marked the 50th season for the Seattle Seahawks. It’s been a year-long celebration, complete with jersey patches to commemorate the occasion. It’s fitting that Seattle would make the Super Bowl for a chance to really celebrate this special anniversary in the best way possible.

Super Bowl XL to LX ​

Along with the 50th season, this year also marks 20 years since the 2005 season when the Seahawks made their first Super Bowl, the XL version in Detroit. From XL to LX…the Type A, slightly OCD person in me loves that symmetry. Due to how Roman numerals work, there aren’t going to be a lot of Super Bowls with mirrored numerals and certainly very few where the same team plays in both.

New England again​

People are making a bigger deal than they should out of the fact that the Seahawks are playing the Patriots. Robert Kraft, Josh McDaniels, and John Schneider are really the only holdovers from that crappy Super Bowl 49 game. These are two totally different teams who are making their own case for history. With that being said, it would still feel mighty good to beat the Patriots for a Lombardi Trophy and bury the past. Seattle has never had a rematch for a Super Bowl, so this will be a new experience.

Seven-game regular season win streak​

Just by virtue of most Super Bowl teams having a great regular season record, that would probably mean a significant winning streak during the regular season. Both the 2013 and 2025 Seahawks won seven games in a row during the regular season…that’s good company! For reference, the 2014 Super Bowl team topped out at six in a row, while the 2005 squad hit a staggering 11 wins in a row!

12 year drought​

While 12 may not have much significance for other fan bases, it certainly does for the Seattle Seahawks due to the presence of the 12s. That number means a lot to both the team and the fan base, with Mike Macdonald touting the new motto of “12 as one”. Do you know how many years it’s been since the Seahawks won the Super Bowl? 12! Starting to feel like it was meant to be…

NFC Championship vs. NFC West Rival​

Just as the 2013 season where the Seahawks defeated the hated rival San Francisco 49ers, the 2025 NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks vanquished a division foe in the Los Angeles Rams to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. Making it even sweeter this season was the fact that Seattle knocked out the 49ers in the Divisional Round. This is easily one of the toughest routes to the Super Bowl.

No roof in Santa Clara​

Seattle’s only Super Bowl victory came in MetLife Stadium in New York, which had no roof. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara also does not have a roof, so read into that what you will. Ford Field in Detroit was a dome, and University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona has a retractable roof. Just ignore the fact that they kept the roof open for Super Bowl 49…

Home jersey retribution​

This marks the fourth Super Bowl appearance for the Seahawks, and will be the third time that they’ll don the home uniform. The previous two times resulted in losses, so this is a chance for Seattle to break that streak. I understand the rule of not being allowed to wear throwback uniforms, but the NFL should’ve broken it for this game and allowed the retro Seahawks uniforms vs Pat Patriot just for the sexiness alone.

Super Bowl LX threads. pic.twitter.com/OrsGaJHsw4

— xz* – Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 29, 2026

Divine intervention?​

Whether or not you are a religious person, we can’t deny history. In both 2005 and 2013, a new Pope was elected and the Seahawks made the Super Bowl. We should’ve known from the start that Seattle was destined to make it there again in 2025 once Pope Leo XIV was elected in May. Maybe this means a big game for Leo Williams?

Divine timing. pic.twitter.com/tuSmXMtb5N

— xz* – Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 29, 2026

So there you go, a hodgepodge of random Seahawks history facts relating to Super Bowl 60. Maybe you could find connections like this every year, but it really does seem like there are a whole lot of them for this Seahawks team. Regardless, we can be sure that Mike Macdonald will have those boys ready to go for the biggest game of their lives. Super Bowl Sunday can’t get here fast enough!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...e-seahawks-historical-tidbits-super-bowl-2026

 

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Why the Seahawks are to be sold after Super Bowl 2026

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 25: General view as the Los Angeles Rams huddle before a play during the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks on January 25, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The calendar has flipped to February, and on the 12th anniversary of the Seattle Seahawks 43-8 Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos, the team is once again set to play for the world championship.

In addition to taking on the New England Patriots with the Lombardi Trophy on the line, a report from ESPN indicates that the Seahawks are set to be sold this offseason, more than seven years after the death of Paul Allen. In the years since Allen’s passing the team has been owned by the Paul G. Allen Living Trust, while under the direction of his sister Jody, just as Paul laid out in his will.

The fact that the team is held in a trust is not an issue in and of itself, as team owners regularly use trusts to facilitate the transfer of team ownership. There is no shortage of such examples, including former New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson passing the team on to his wife Gayle, Pat Bowlen transferring ownership of the Broncos and all the way back to Lamar Hunt of the then AFC West rivals Kansas City Chiefs using a series of trusts to pass ownership of the team to his kids.

However, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, what is an issue in the case of the Seahawks is that there is not a single “controlling owner” as the NFL requires, which allegedly contributed to the NFL issuing a fine of $5M.

New: Frustration has mounted for years within the NFL that the Seahawks hadn’t sold after Paul Allen’s death, with the team out of compliance with league ownership rules. The team had been quietly fined $5 million. A sale is expected post Super Bowl. https://t.co/fs5YBxYmMz

— Andrew Beaton (@andrewlbeaton) January 31, 2026

Whether or not the league, or the other owners, are pushing for the Seahawks to be sold, the reality is that from a valuation standpoint, from a value perspective, it’s not a bad time to sell the team, with franchise valuations the highest they have ever been.

The rapid increase in team valuations was only accelerated after 2021, when the 2020 collective bargaining agreement and new broadcast contracts came into effect.

The 2020 CBA is important because the owners easily came out ahead financially in a second consecutive round of negotiations roughly a year before signing very lucrative new broadcast contracts.

In addition, while the CBA provides for a roughly even revenue split between the owners and players, the players have to divide their portion of the revenues amongst the thousands of current players, along with several thousand former players in the form of pensions, limited post-career health insurance and other post-playing days benefits. On the flip side, the owners don’t have nearly as many hands in the pot, which helps explain the accelerated appreciation of NFL franchises since 2021.

Specifically, in the 15 years since the 2011 CBA was adopted on the eve of the 2011 season, the average value of NFL teams has increased at a rate of 13.7% per year. That is, unquestionably, an impressive number, but from 2011 through 2021, the average team value increased at just 12.8% annually, while in the years since 2021 they have increased at an average of a whopping 19.6% per year.

That kind of appreciation certainly makes an NFL team an attractive investment, but just as the 2020 CBA and the current broadcast contracts have made for hefty returns, they are not eternal. The current CBA is already half over, and there is no guarantee the players won’t do better for themselves at the bargaining table next time around. Likewise, while the NFL currently dominates the airwaves and the list of most watched broadcasts, that could certainly change between now and when the next broadcast contracts are awarded.

Now, it’s certainly very likely that team valuations will continue to increase, so selling now could be leaving billions on the table. However, with the end of the current CBA just over the horizon, the potential for labor unrest in the next round of negotiations on top of the headaches of dealing with pressure from the league to sell the team, a sale makes sense. Add in that according to the estimates from Forbes the value of the Seahawks franchise has increased by more than 150% since Paul’s death, it’s not difficult to make a strong case for selling.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...per-bowl-2026-seattle-seahawks-sale-explainer

 

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ESPN ranks Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald as NFL’s third-best head coaching hire since 2021

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks looks on after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won 31-27. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With all of the buzz surrounding NFL head coaching hires (particularly around the Las Vegas Raiders hiring Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak), it is only natural to wonder how certain hirings will stack up compared to others. Will these new hires produce results quickly? Will the teams be better off than they were before the new coaches came to town? Will these coaches be able to guide their teams to championship glory, or at the very least, consistent playoff contention?

Second-year Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has answered nearly all of these questions with an affirmative yes so far. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell seemed to agree, ranking Seattle’s hiring of Macdonald as the third-best NFL head coaching hire since 2021. Only Detroit’s Dan Campbell and Philadelphia’s Nick Sirianni were ranked higher, with the former guiding the Lions to their first playoff win in over 30 years and the latter taking the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances and one championship.

In 2024, Macdonald took over a team that had reached the playoffs just once in the previous three seasons, repeatedly struggling against the likes of the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC West. Macdonald has left a sizable imprint on the Seahawks through his first two seasons with the organization, taking Seattle from the middle of the pack to one of the best in the league.

The Seahawks won a franchise best 14 games during the regular season, going all the way to Super Bowl 60 with wins over the aforementioned 49ers and Rams in their first two playoff games. Macdonald has provided a fresh voice to his team’s locker room, helping to construct one of the fiercest units in the NFL in a very short amount of time.

Seattle boasts one of the toughest all-around units the league has to offer, ending the 2025 regular season with both the fewest points allowed on defense and a top-three scoring offense. Contrast this to where the Seahawks were two years ago: 17th in points scored (21.4 per game) and 25th in points against (23.6/game); if you were looking for a new head coach, wouldn’t you consider bringing in Macdonald?

These results are not isolated to his time in Seattle, either—in year one as the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator in 2022, Macdonald flipped his unit from 19th to third in points allowed. He only went up from here in 2023, with the Ravens’ defense letting up a league-low 16.5 points per game, surrendering 30 points in a game on only two occasions that year.

Defensive prowess aside, Macdonald has played a part in assisting several of his players to some of their best years on the gridiron. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had an otherworldly 2025, finishing with a league-best 1,793 receiving yards and becoming the first wideout in franchise history to eclipse 100 receptions in a year. In addition, Sam Darnold was able to continue his success from his time in Minneapolis, justifying the Geno Smith trade with a career-best 67.7 completion percentage and a year largely on par with his one-year stint with the Vikings.

Other noteworthy names include Devon Witherspoon, Ernest Jones IV, Leonard Williams, and trade deadline acquisition Rashid Shaheed, all of whom earned All-Pro selections this season. Williams was particularly impressive, tying for the team lead in sacks (7.0) while starting all 17 games for Seattle en route to his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection.

Needless to say, this is not a one-man show. Macdonald has built a team that has been characterized by players who step up when they need to and get the team in position to win football games. Day in and day out, they play hard for one another, all with one common goal in mind—to claim the heralded Vince Lombardi Trophy. This certainly makes up for Barnwell’s primary criticism of Macdonald, which had to do with his play-calling on fourth down.

All in all, Macdonald has been nothing short of a success thus far, bringing football in the Emerald City to the verge of gridiron prestige once again. Not every first-time head coach can say that they have led their team to the Super Bowl within two years while also boasting one of the league’s best defenses.

There’s only one thing left to do on Sunday—win the whole thing.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...donald-nfl-third-best-head-coaching-hire-2021

 

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Seahawks Reacts Survey: If Seattle wins Super Bowl 2026, who gets the MVP?

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks and Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots look on during Super Bowl LX Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

It’s time for the Super Bowl edition of Seahawks Reacts!

No, you’re not getting a confidence poll. Seattle is in the Super Bowl, for crying out loud! We’ll have the weekly confidence question returning later this month.

There are only two questions to answer in this week’s survey, one much easier than the other. The first one is obviously your pick to win it all. Will the Seattle Seahawks get sweet revenge on the New England Patriots, or will the Patriots pull off the upset and win their first Super Bowl without Tom Brady?

The next question is entirely focused on if the Seahawks win the Super Bowl. Who would be the game’s MVP? Sam Darnold is the obvious favorite because it’s rare for non-quarterbacks to win the award these days, but lest we forget Seattle’s lone Super Bowl win saw Malcolm Smith (somewhat controversially) take MVP honors. The top three options on offense are Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Kenneth Walker III, while the options on defense are Devon Witherspoon, Leonard Williams, and Ernest Jones. We can’t have a deluge of options, so “Other” will have to suffice for anyone I’ve left out like, say, one-time Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp. If you say “Other” then please specify in the comments!

Vote below!

Check back on Saturday not just for our team results, but what the national survey respondents think about the Super Bowl!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...seattle-wins-super-bowl-2026-who-gets-the-mvp

 

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Super Bowl 2026: The updated Seattle Seahawks 53-man roster

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Seattle Seahawks have made what is likely their final regular season roster change of the 2025 NFL season. Rookie tackle Amari Kight has been placed on injured reserve, while special teams ace and reserve linebacker Chazz Surratt is back from his IR stint.

Barring injury or some other reason to sign someone on emergency, the roster entering Wednesday’s practice will be the roster for Super Bowl Sunday. For a refresher on who’s on the active roster (i.e. not on injured reserve or the practice squad), this post should come in handy.

Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl 53-man roster​

Offense (25)​

Quarterback (3)​

• No. 14 – Sam Darnold
• No. 2 – Drew Lock
• No. 6 – Jalen Milroe

Running Back (2)​

• No. 9 – Kenneth Walker III
• No. 36 – George Holani

Fullback (2)​

• No. 40 – Robbie Ouzts
• No. 38 – Brady Russell

Wide Receivers (5)​

• No. 11 – Jaxon Smith-Njigba
• No. 10 – Cooper Kupp
• No. 22 – Rashid Shaheed
• No. 19 – Jake Bobo
• No. 83 – Dareke Young

Tight End (4)​

• No. 88 – A.J Barner
• No. 81 – Eric Saubert
• No. 89 – Nick Kallerup
• No. 18 – Elijah Arroyo

Offensive Line (9)​

• No. 67 – Charles Cross (left tackle)
• No. 72 – Abe Lucas (right tackle)
• No. 76 – Grey Zabel (left guard)
• No. 75 – Anthony Bradford (right guard)
• No. 61 – Jalen Sundell (center)
• No. 55 – Olu Oluwatimi (center)
• No. 74 – Josh Jones (tackle)
• No. 64 – Christian Haynes (guard/center)
• No. 78 – Mason Richman (guard/tackle)

Defense (25)​

Defensive Line (6)​

• No. 99 – Leonard Williams
• No. 91 – Byron Murphy II
• No. 90 – Jarran Reed
• No. 95 – Brandon Pili
• No. 98 – Rylie Mills
• No. 94 – Mike Morris

Outside Linebacker (6)​

• No. 7 – Uchenna Nwosu
• No. 58 – Derick Hall
• No. 53 – Boye Mafe
• No. 0 – DeMarcus Lawrence
• No. 57 – Connor O’Toole
• No. 51 – Jared Ivey

Inside Linebacker (5)​

• No. 13 – Ernest Jones IV
• No. 42 – Drake Thomas
• No. 48 – Tyrice Knight
• No. 52 – Patrick O’Connell
• No. 44 – Chazz Surratt

Cornerback (4)​

• No. 21 – Devon Witherspoon
• No. 29 – Josh Jobe
• No. 27 – Riq Woolen
• No. 28 – Nehemiah Pritchett

Safety (4)​

• No. 20 – Julian Love
• No. 8 – Coby Bryant
• No. 39 – Ty Okada
• No. 3 – Nick Emmanwori

Special Teams (3)​

• No. 4 – Michael Dickson (punter)
• No. 5 – Jason Myers (kicker)
• No. 41 – Chris Stoll (long snapper)

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...l-2026-updated-seattle-seahawks-53-man-roster

 

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Seahawks star Nick Emmanwori injures ankle in Wednesday Super Bowl practice

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Nick Emmanwori #3 of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to the media ahead of Super Bowl LX at the San Jose Convention Center on February 04, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Is unwanted history already repeating for the Seattle Seahawks?

A largely encouraging Seahawks injury report following Wednesday’s practice for Super Bowl 60 against the New England Patriots included a limited participant designation for rookie defensive back Nick Emmanwori. The severity was unknown and he wasn’t on last week’s injury report before the team flew out to San Jose.

Unfortunately, Emmanwori’s injury occurred during the non-padded portion of practice. Practices are closed off to the media, with general summaries provided by pool reporters. Seahawks pool reporter Kalyn Kahler had the following summary:

The rookie safety injured his ankle while defending a pass late in practice. He walked off the field on his own shortly before 4 p.m. Several players and coaches went over to comfort him before he left.

“He had an ankle today, we brought him in to look at it, and we’ll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps?” Macdonald said.

This is eerily reminiscent to when Seahawks legend Kam Chancellor tore his MCL in practice two days before Seattle’s Super Bowl 49 defeat to the Patriots.

Emmanwori has had a few ankle issues this season, including a sprain a few plays into his NFL debut against the San Francisco 49ers that resulted in missing the ensuing four games.

It is arguably not an exaggeration to say the Seahawks wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl without Nick’s outstanding play in the NFC Championship Game. His two passes defensed before halftime allowed Seattle to get the ball back and score a go-ahead touchdown, from which they would never relinquish the lead again.

Seattle returns to the practice field on Tuesday at 2:15 pm PT, but there will undoubtedly be more questions for Macdonald—not that he’s obligated to answer in great detail, never mind he may not even have the pertinent information by then—on one of the most important players on the Seahawks defense. His presence allows the Seahawks to stay in nickel defense as a default base formation, and without him that means things will have to change.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...emmanwori-injures-ankle-in-wednesday-practice

 

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Super Bowl 2026 preview: Patriots players the Seattle Seahawks should be wary of

Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (95) celebrates a sack in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

For Seattle Seahawks fans, the discourse throughout Super Bowl week tends to follow a predictable script: talk about the quarterback, the primary pass rusher, the star corner. But more often than not, Super Bowls are not decided solely by the most recognizable names. Malcolm Smith was the MVP of Super Bowl 48. Drake Thomas isn’t exactly a household name for opposing fanbases and has been a key player.

The New England Patriots arrive at this matchup backed by a core of players executing at a very high technical level. Mike Vrabel deserves real credit here — not just for restoring key pieces, but for building three strong, coherent units that consistently win at the snap level.

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Drake Maye – Quarterback​

Maye finishes the season as the clear axis of New England’s offense and a legitimate MVP candidate. He eclipsed 4,000 passing yards, threw over 30 touchdowns, and kept his interception total firmly under double digits. What stands out on tape isn’t just the arm strength — though it’s very real — but the maturity with which he diagnoses rotating coverages. Against Cover 3 and Match looks, Maye is patient, forces linebackers to declare, and attacks intermediate windows with excellent timing. When pressured, he adds value with his legs, creating yards and touchdowns outside of structure. For Seattle, that means pressure without proper contain quickly turns into an invitation for off-script explosives.

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Rhamondre Stevenson – Running Back​

Stevenson may no longer put up elite volume numbers, but he remains extremely efficient, finishing the year with 600+ rushing yards and seven touchdowns, particularly surging in the second half of the season. His real value shows up in pass protection. Stevenson consistently identifies blitzes, anchors against linebackers, and allows New England to keep longer-developing concepts alive on third down. In big games, that skill set is invaluable. Against a physical Seahawks defense, he’s the type of back who doesn’t disappear when the game tightens.

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TreVeyon Henderson – Running Back​

Henderson brings what Stevenson does not: pure explosion. He flirted with 1,000 rushing yards, maintained a strong yards-per-carry average, and logged multiple runs of 15+ yards throughout the season. His acceleration at the second level forces safeties into quick (and often poor) decisions. Henderson also contributes in the passing game, turning swings and screens into extensions of the run game. For Seattle, he’s a constant warning sign: one bad angle can turn into seven points.

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Hunter Henry – Tight End​

Henry finished the season with 60 receptions, 700+ yards, and seven touchdowns, but raw production doesn’t fully capture his importance. He’s Maye’s preferred target on third downs and in the red zone. On tape, Henry repeatedly finds space versus zone coverage, settling routes directly into the quarterback’s throwing window. Against a defense that frequently exchanges responsibilities in the middle of the field, Henry acts as an offensive stabilizer — he may not explode games open, but he prevents the offense from stalling.

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Christian Gonzalez – Cornerback​

Gonzalez is the kind of cornerback who reshapes game plans. He allowed under 55% completions into his coverage, surrendered very few explosive plays, and finished the year with elite totals in interceptions and pass breakups — despite being routinely avoided by opposing quarterbacks. On film, he plays press coverage with rare patience, trusts his hips, and almost never requires safety help over the top. For Seattle, isolating receivers against Gonzalez is often a bet against the math.

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Marcus Jones – Cornerback / Returner​

Jones logged roughly 60 tackles, key interceptions, and had a direct impact on special teams with multiple touchdown returns. What makes him dangerous is his rapid processing of short routes and his aggressive closing ability. On punts, any ball in space becomes a real threat. In a tightly contested Super Bowl, Jones is exactly the kind of player who can flip momentum on a snap that never appears in the offensive or defensive game plan.

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Christian Barmore – Defensive Line​

Barmore wrapped up the season with around eight sacks and an even higher number of interior pressures. But once again, the impact exceeds the box score. He wins quickly inside, collapses the pocket, and forces quarterbacks off their launch points. Against offenses that rely on intermediate passing concepts, that interior disruption breaks timing entirely. If Seattle can’t neutralize him inside, the offense risks living in third-and-long all night.

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The Patriots’ real danger lies beyond the obvious names​

Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle​

This is a name that barely appears in national previews. Tonga doesn’t rack up sacks — his stats are modest in that department — but he was instrumental against the run, consistently occupying double teams and recording dozens of stops. On tape, his work allows linebackers to play clean. Against an offense that likes to run between the tackles, Tonga is the kind of player who disappears from the stat sheet precisely because he’s doing his job correctly.

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Robert Spillane – Linebacker​

Spillane led the defense with 95+ total tackles, added tackles for loss, and contributed as a blitzer. He serves as the defense’s communicator, aligning fronts and reacting quickly to RPOs. In short coverage, he closes hook and curl zones fast, limiting yards after catch. For Seattle, that means fewer easy completions and more pressure to win one-on-one down the field. Spillane could be an injury question mark after not practicing on Wednesday.

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Craig Woodson – Safety​

Woodson finished the year with roughly 80 tackles and a heavy snap count. He’s not a classic ball hawk, but he’s extremely disciplined. Rarely out of position, he contributes both in run support and deep zone coverage. He’s the type of safety who never makes headlines — and dramatically reduces defensive errors in big games.

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Jaylinn Hawkins – Safety​

Hawkins adds experience to the back end, tallying 60+ tackles and delivering steady play in deep coverage. He rarely gambles unnecessarily, keeping the defensive ceiling intact. Against play-action and deep crossing routes, his presence limits explosives — exactly the kind of detail that decides tight Super Bowls.

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Final Thoughts​

The Patriots facing the Seahawks are not built around a single superstar. This is a layered roster, where underrated players uphold the structure and allow the stars to shine at the right moments. For Seattle, the challenge isn’t just slowing down Drake Maye or avoiding Christian Gonzalez; it’s winning the margins against players like Tonga, Spillane, and Marcus Jones. These are names that don’t dominate headlines, but they dominate snaps.

In Super Bowls, the team with the most stars rarely wins. More often, the team that makes the fewest mistakes does. And in that regard, the Patriots are every bit as dangerous as any opponent Seattle could face.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...layers-the-seattle-seahawks-should-be-wary-of

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

NFL Honors 2026: Jaxon Smith-Njigba wins OPOY, Mike Macdonald 3rd for COTY

You’ve got the Grammys, you’ve got the Golden Globes, you’ve got the Razzies. But Thursday night, we’ve got the NFL Honors. As Seattle Seahawks fans, we had a a bit of juice invested, whether you knew so or not.

Our squad started the evening with five nominations, including Mike Macdonald for Coach of the Year, Klint Kubiak for Assistant Coach of the Year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Offensive Player of the Year, Nick Emmanwori for Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Mr. Smith-Njigba again for FedEx Ground Player of the Year.

To the surprise of the haters, and no one else, Rockwall’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba took home the Offensive Player of the Year, most deservedly. With almost 1800 yards receiving on the 2025 season, and a punctuated, nearly perfect performance against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game, Jaxon Smith-Njigba left literally no doubt of his unique capabilities. He played so well this season that memories of DK Metcalf seem hazy now, lost in a sea of proclamations and potential. Smith-Njigba answered all the critics and skepticism with a season so dreamy, it’s now become the norm. Surprisingly, Christian McCaffrey finished second over Puka Nacua.

He’s the man. And I think I speak for every ‘Hawks fan everywhere when I say that we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next season. Plus, his slam dunk goal post celebration was tough as hell. Period.

On a secondary, and no less important note, newly enrolled X-Men member Nick Emmanwori went second in voting for Defensive Rookie of the Year (which makes me defensive, although Carson Schwesinger had a pretty good season). Nick’s future seems bright and we’ve got to wear shades like Cyclops. Minus the Cyclops whiny attitude, tho.

Coach Mac went third in voting for Coach of the Year behind Liam Coen and winner Mike Vrabel. But you know, like a teenage goth in a phase, Mike does not care. He’s Number One in our hearts, through and through. Absolutely. We are very lucky to have him.

Finally, Klint Kubiak, soon-to-be new HC (soon to be Ex-Head Coach) of the Las Vegas Raiders went fourth in Assistant Coach of the Year voting. He probably deserved a better showing. But, none the less, so long, Mr. Kubiak. And thanks for all the fish.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...-njigba-wins-opoy-mike-macdonald-3rd-for-cpoy

 

[JJ]

OH MAN where do I even start with this Seahawks Super Bowl stuff?!

First off - GOOD FOR JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA getting that OPOY award! Kid absolutely balled out this year. 1800 yards receiving is INSANE. But let's be real here, this is exactly why you don't panic trade away talent when things don't click immediately. Everyone was ready to call him a bust after year one and now look at him. OPOY. Unreal.

Now about that MVP question if Seattle wins... look, I know the obvious answer is Sam Darnold because QBs always get the love, but honestly? If JSN goes off like he did against the Rams in the NFCCG, you GOTTA give it to him. The dude is playing at a different level right now. Although knowing how these things go, Darnold will probably throw for 250 yards and 2 TDs and they'll hand him the trophy anyway. Classic.

The Emmanwori ankle thing has me NERVOUS though. You guys remember what happened with Kam Chancellor before Super Bowl 49?! Same exact scenario - practice injury days before the big game against the Patriots. That's some bad juju right there. Seattle NEEDS him healthy because that kid has been a revelation in the secondary.

And can we talk about how the Patriots are in ANOTHER Super Bowl?! I thought we were done with this nonsense when Brady left! Now Drake Maye is out here looking like the next great one. At least it ain't the Cowboys I guess...

Go Seahawks! Beat those Pats and get some revenge for that goal line interception!

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

How the Super Bowl could impact the Seahawks’ future free agents

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to the media ahead of Super Bowl LX at the San Jose Convention Center on February 04, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Seattle Seahawks have built a juggernaut roster on the strength of several stellar draft classes, blockbuster trades, and smart free agent signings.

Leading the influx is the trio of Sam Darnold, DeMarcus Lawrence and Cooper Kupp. Soon, the conversation will turn to the nine guys about to hit free agency. Nine players, all of them contributors, and history would say that fans will be disappointed to learn that at least one or two of their favorites will not return.

While it shouldn’t, it seems every year that the Super Bowl winners get a slight boost on the open market, such that inevitably a few players are poached by weak teams looking to for playmakers.

So who’s made the biggest splash this offseason, and who’s got the most prospective dollars to gain in the Super Bowl?

1) Kenneth Walker and Rashid Shaheed​

This one’s pretty obvious. Both Walker and Rasheed play premium skill positions, and both have had big moments with all eyes on them in the past three weeks. Walker, finally reemerging as a feature back after being nea

The question for each of these men is the same. Will a team see them as either a true RB1 or WR2 and be willing to commit to the commensurate starter’s contract. For Walker, I think another day of consistency plus one of those moves that made Omar Speights look like your 7-year old had the Madden controller could go a long way. Seattle has a back they like; Zach Charbonnet plus Walker make two. Quite a few teams don’t even have one.

Shaheed is awesome, but nobody will throw $15 million to a return specialist. His 50-yarder against the Los Angeles Rams was his first really big pass play in a Seahawks uniform. If he is the second best receiver in a big game against the Patriots corners, I’m afraid of what that might do to his value, as much as he’s indicated he wants to stay.

2) Tariq Woolen​

Everybody’s interested in Woolen now. He’s gone from undisciplined interceptions to true lock-down corner. After a dreadful start to 2025, Woolen ended with 4.8 yards per target allowed – his best season by over half a yard.

Then he taunted.

The question for Woolen has become: Does another NFL team believe they can manage the mental aspects of Woolen’s game better than Seattle, so that talent outweighs extracurriculars? Does Mike Macdonald believe he’s coached Woolen to fit within “12 as 1”?

Woolen is one of the players this weekend who could most definitively take over the game. Drake Maye will have to do MVP runner-up type things to win the game, and if he ends up testing Woolen too much to some nationally-noticed interceptions, teams may choose to Pay Around and Find Out at well over $20 million. I’m not convinced the Seahawks would do that.

Woolen – to me at least – has the biggest unknown range of what his open market value will actually be worth.

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3) Coby Bryant and Josh Jobe​

Bryant’s further down the list just because I don’t think Sunday can change his prospects in the slightest. He is very good. He’s still not got big name notoriety, which I hope bodes well in Seattle’s favor. The Seahawks do have a bit of a safety surplus, so this is more of an internal dollars-and-options conversation than it is a talent conversation. Can you justify paying Bryant premier safety money with Ty Okada as an Exclusive Rights free agent?

Put Josh Jobe largely in the same category, with the big exception that the team doesn’t have standout corners behind him. Besides flexing Nick Emmanwori, there’s no one. Neither of these players will find a better fit than in Seattle, but there are teams who would upgrade their secondary with either of them.

4) Special Teams​

Dareke Young, Chazz Surratt, a couple of guys who consistently impress in kick coverage. The body of work over the season will play much more than this postseason, however.

5) Josh Jones and Boye Mafe​

I don’t believe Boye Mafe will be back, and I don’t believe there’s anything he could do on Sunday to change that. I do believe Josh Jones is incredibly valuable, but it might be more prudent to find someone who could play RT and RG than exclusively backup tackle. Outside a first-quarter injury to either tackle, I’m not sure there’s much that any Super Bowl performance will impact.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...-could-impact-the-seahawks-future-free-agency

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Super Bowl 2026: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots staff picks, predictions

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is framed by the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots helmets during Super Bowl LX Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

At the beginning of the season, the Field Gulls staff made predictions. Only a few of us (cough, cough) predicted unprecedented success for 2025; most of our picks were rather conservative in nature. At the end of the regular season, we all picked up the pace and all but El Jefe aka Managing Editor Mookie Alexander picked the ‘Hawks to make it to the Big Game. Now, as we sit on the precipice of history, all of us delusional bohemian writer types are picking our beloved Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, CA on Sunday.

FanDuel Sportsbook has had the spread at 4.5 in favor of the Seahawks for days now, and despite some of the analytical advantages our squad clings to, the news of Drake Maye’s shoulder, or Nick Emmanwori’s ankle, nothing has moved the line.

Now, I’ve never been a betting man, at least in the official sense. Although, I have a longstanding vision of being the guy hanging out in a cool Reno bar with newspapers strewn about, betting on baseball games all day. Maybe in another life.

Sunday should be a lot of fun. No matter what happens, let’s enjoy ourselves, eat well, and dance at halftime. At least during the Bad Bunny segment. (Strike that, Green Day should go hard, too!) It’s been quite a year already.

Go, ‘Hawks!

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Terrance Robinson aka thadisrad: To echo a sentiment that I’ve been hearing and reading from many informed minds within the Greater Hawkdom, I’m nervous that I’m not that nervous about Sunday’s Big Game. Yes, the New England Patriots are a good team and they are in the Championship game for a reason. But, really, our squad is absolutely that much better than our opponent at every position, in every phase of the game. Jay’s Jiants will make a huge impression, whether favorable field position provided by Michael Dickson and Rashid Shaheed or field goals from Residual Odd Year Jason Myers. The ‘Hawks O will be steady and be advantageous at crucial moments with big catches from Rockwall’s JSN (of course), and a few random deep cuts from B-sides Bobo, Barner, and Kupp, despite a solid Pats defense. The DarkSide will be challenged by daft passes from the good Drake, but push back and bring salacious damage to a Patriots offense that will have a hard time finding its footing throughout the game. Final score: Seahawks 27, Patriots 10. MVP: Tariq Woolen.

Mookie Alexander: The Seahawks are better than the Patriots but that doesn’t mean they’ll definitely win. I think Patriots fans know a thing or two when it comes to that in their famous Super Bowl losses to the New York Giants. New England’s defense can pose some issues for Seattle if it can win at the line of scrimmage; dominate on the interior with Milton Williams and Christian Barmore to make the pocket messy for Sam Darnold, while stifling the rushing attack. I don’t think it will sustain over the full game, whereas the Seahawks defense maybe giving up a few explosive pass plays to Drake Maye (which could be on some “golf clap” throws) while otherwise shutting the Pats down looks very likely. It won’t be a blowout because I think the Pats are still a formidable team despite the soft schedule, but they will be overpowered on both sides of the ball as the game progresses. Darnold to JSN connects often, Kenneth Walker gets over 100 scrimmage yards again, and Seattle’s defense limits Rhamondre Stevenson and Tre’Veyon Henderson while sacking Drake Maye at least thrice. Seahawks 24, Patriots 14, MVP is Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

John Tapia: This Seahawks team can beat you in many ways. The “Dark Side” defense needs no introduction. Special teams can score at any point thanks to Rashid Shaheed. And the questions around the offense can be put to bed now as well. Especially after Sam Darnold’s victorious showing in a head-to-head contest against MVP favorite, Matthew Stafford. If the Seahawks don’t let the lights get too bright, and if they don’t become complacent (two big “if’s”), they should be able to come away with the victory relatively easily. Don’t let the NFL talking heads convince you otherwise, this Seahawks team is head and shoulders better than the New England Patriots. I would have said this had the Los Angeles Rams been the NFC representative as well. Whomever won the NFC Championship game would easily win the Super Bowl against the Patriots. That being said, the Seahawks defeat the Patriots 28-10, with Nick Emmanwori winning MVP after a pick-six of Drake Maye. (If this doesn’t happen, please blame me…. I am also very superstitious).

Ted Zahn: I’m sure as the Super Bowl gets closer, I’ll be extremely nervous. However, I just have so much confidence in how Mike Macdonald has this entire operation running. It’s a well-oiled (and confident) machine from the defense all the way through the offense and special teams. Could Klint Kubiak’s assumed departure to coach the Las Vegas Raiders or the impending sale of the Seahawks be a distraction? Sure, but this team is so focused on the goal. I expect another game of “Professional Destruction”, particularly from the defense. It will be a one-score game through the Third Quarter with the Seahawks pulling away for a 27-16 victory largely behind an electric performance from Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III who finishes with 150 total yards from scrimmage and 2 TDs.

John Fraley: Considering I’m the dude who predicted 8 or 9 wins before the season and turned out to be the wrongest, I’m tempted to use my powers for good and pick the Patri – tempted to pick the Pa – tempted to pick the zpaPapppppzsdfgh. Nope can’t. Seahawks score on six offensive drives and once on D or special teams. 37-12 Seattle, and the entire fourth quarter is extended party time and parade planning. DeMarcus Lawrence (2 1/2 sacks, FF, defensive TD) is the rightful MVP.

Frank T. Raines: M.O.B., baby. Seahawks bury the Patriots from the start, win by 20+ points, and start the dynasty that the LOB teams couldn’t.

Jack Freeman: As one of, if not the lone, Field Gulls writer who didn’t pick the Seahawks to win the Super Bowl in our playoff predictions, please allow me to begin by atoning for my error. I was attempting to reel in my expectations, but clearly this is not the season to do so. With Sam Darnold playing at levels never before seen, a top defense and Jake Bobo emerging in the NFC Championship game, it feels like the Hawks year. That has me feeling they’ll ride K9’s hot streak and one more Ernest Jones IV interception late all the way to their second Super Bowl win, 31-17, over the New England Patriots.

John Gilbert: The Seahawks gift the Patriots a set of steak knives while fans eat and drink more than they should, resulting in a drop in work productivity in the PNW during the first half of the week, particularly Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon. (Editor’s note: Gilbert thinks Seattle will win)

Tyler Alsin: The Seahawks have scored 72 points in the postseason, but the Patriots defense is better than the previous teams. This is one of those games that I think the Seahawks will dominate in talent, but not in score. Being the better team and having the better run game, once things begin to separate, I think the balanced approach will keep this lower and closer than a true 15+ point blowout. 24-16 Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba MVP.

Patrick Hood: The Seahawks have been able to win in one-possession games this year, and this time will be no different. Sam Darnold has been showing everyone that last year was not a fluke, and I think that Sunday will be yet another shining moment for him. It will be a close game for sure, but I think Seattle will come out on top. 35-31 Seahawks, Sam Darnold MVP.

Jer’rel Coleman: This has felt like a team of destiny for a good portion of the back half of the season. The 12’s are used to seeing the Seattle Seahawks not get theirs just due in the national spotlight, but this year they have demanded respect. To see the Hawks ranked as an historic overall team in stats such as point differential and DVOA is a dream. To eliminate two rivals on the way to a chance at redemption for one of the most surreal Super Bowl losses of all time? It’d be tough to write a better script.Seahawks 23, Patriots 17. MVP: Sam Darnold

Michael Thompson: About halfway through this magical season, I wrote that the winner of the NFC West was going to win the Super Bowl. I truly believe, when healthy, they were the best teams in football. Seattle earned home field and took care of business. They are simply better or playing better at every position than New England. My mind and heart have not wavered in the lead up to SB LX. As Doc Holliday once eloquently stated, “It’s not revenge he’s after, it’s a reckoning” Seahawks 34 New England 17. MVP: Sam Darnold

Bryce Coutts: When I look at these two teams the question I asked is who is more complete? The Seahawks are without a doubt. Seattle’s defense doesn’t present a clear weakness to attack, and that’s a major problem for a Patriots offense led by Drake Maye, who has struggled most against teams that can generate pressure with a four-man rush while staying disciplined in two-high shells, which has been shown throughout the playoffs.That’s exactly where this Seahawks defense lives. On the other side of the ball, Seattle has finally unlocked the run game that was promised earlier in the season, creating a truly balanced offense. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are playing elite football at the right time, and the offensive line has quietly improved with each playoff game. Add in how steady Seattle’s special teams have been all year, and the margin becomes clear. Mike Macdonald will have this team loose, confident, and focused just like they’ve been all season. Seahawks 31, Patriots 17. Super Bowl MVP: Ken Walker

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[Seattle Seahawks]

Super Bowl 2026: Previewing Seahawks-Patriots with Pats insider Taylor Kyles

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks and Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots meet during Super Bowl LX Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

As Super Bowl 60 approaches, the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots sets the stage for one of the most compelling championship clashes in recent memory. Two teams with distinct identities, disciplined structures, and the ability to win in multiple ways are set to collide on football’s biggest stage.

On this week’s Hawks Eye Preview Show, we’re diving into the Super Bowl with a balanced lens and welcoming Patriots insider Taylor Kyles to provide perspective from the New England side.

At the heart of this game is an identity clash. Both teams have shown the ability to dictate terms, whether through physicality up front, defensive adaptability, or situational execution. Super Bowls often expose which identity holds under pressure, and this matchup is no exception. Understanding how each team wants to play and how that vision is challenged by the opponent is critical to breaking down Super Bowl 60.

We’ll also spend time examining the core offense versus defense matchups that will shape the flow of the game. How the Seahawks offense tests the Patriots defense, and how New England’s offense counters Seattle’s defensive structure, are questions that go beyond surface level stats. These are schematic battles rooted in leverage, timing, and personnel usage, the kinds of details that decide drives and swing momentum.

“There have been times where Will Campbell and Jared Wilson will let pressure come in on stunts, and they will have no idea that the guy has gone past them,” Kyles said. “If there’s one thing in this game that I’m very, very worried about, it’s definitely that rookie left side of the Patriots offensive line against—maybe not really the speed rushers of the Seahawks, but DeMarcus Lawrence, then Byron Murphy II and Leonard Williams on Jared Wilson. But I think one thing the Patriots can do to help is keep Rhamondre Stevenson in protection. He’s basically another offensive lineman out there. For my money he’s the best pass-protecting back in football.”

No Super Bowl is complete without discussing X-factors. Beyond the star players, championship games are often decided by role players stepping into defining moments. Identifying which Patriot and which Seahawk could tilt the outcome is a major focus of this preview.

“I don’t think Seattle is going to have a lot of success on the inside,” Kyles said. “I think that’s a huge mismatch in favor of the Patriots with their depth on the interior. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are the headliners, but Khyris Tonga has been excellent as a nose tackle. Cory Durden has been a diamond in the rough. He was actually cut by the Giants and the Patriots picked him up right before the season started. When you look at pass rush win rate on PFF, he’s tied with Jeffery Simmons on a much smaller sample size; he’s more a guy you’re going to see on early downs.”

Finally, we’ll look at the game-defining moments that tend to separate champions from runners-up: turnovers, explosive plays, and red-zone execution. In games this evenly matched, it’s often a single sequence not a full quarter that determines the outcome.

With insights from both sides, this Hawks Eye Preview Show is designed to give fans a clear, informed understanding of what truly matters heading into Super Bowl 60. Join us live, bring your predictions, and get ready for a Super Bowl defined by matchups, identity, and moments that live forever.

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[Seattle Seahawks]

Drake Thomas’ Seahawks career began with ‘unexpected’ waiver claim by Pete Carroll

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Drake Thomas #42 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas has emerged as one of many undrafted free agent gems on this Super Bowl roster, although in his case he was not originally signed by John Schneider.

In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders waived Thomas during final roster cuts, which was seen as a surprise given how impressive he looked in preseason. The Seahawks claimed Thomas off waivers, and while his rookie season ended prematurely due to a knee injury, he stuck around when Mike Macdonald was hired to replace Pete Carroll.

Speaking with Field Gulls earlier in the week, the former NC State star pushed back on the idea that the Raiders letting him go was a surprise, although something else did surprise him.

“You said it was surprising, I wasn’t really surprised with just the way things were over there,” Thomas said. “So it wasn’t really unexpected. But to be claimed by Pete Carroll and the Seahawks, that was a little bit unexpected but it was super exciting. My first year was a lot of fun being able to be in Seattle under Pete Carroll and learn from a lot of veteran guys. And to be still here it’s been a huge blessing, I’m just really thankful to be part of this organization.”

That's right, folks. Don't forget that Drake Thomas was a Pete Carroll waiver claim.

— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander.bsky.social) 2026-02-07T21:39:25.299Z

Being undrafted (and in Thomas’ case, considered undersized at 5’11”) can create that “chip on the shoulder” mentality for a lot of NFL players, but Thomas says that isn’t the case for him.

“For me, personally, I don’t think I’m really looking to prove anybody wrong, necessarily,” Thomas said. “I don’t try to hold that against anybody. Everybody one has their own opinions and everyone has the right to their own coming out of the draft. I get the measurables thing and all that, but I just want to go out there and be there for my teammates and execute what my coaches put in front of me.”

Having taken over for Tyrice Knight in the starting lineup at weakside linebacker, Thomas has flourished in Mike Macdonald’s system, recording 4.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss out of his 97 tackles total. No play, however, was more important to Seattle’s NFC West triumph and eventual No. 1 seed berth than his interception off of San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey’s hands in Week 18.

Red zone takeaway by Drake Thomas and the Seahawks!

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“It happened really fast,” Thomas said. “It was kind of surreal in the moment. It really didn’t even process, like, the ball just ended up in my hands. A crazy moment, for sure.”

Thomas plays alongside middle linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who was just named second-team All-Pro this season. It’s clearly been a working combination all season.

“I feel like we really complement each other well,” Thomas said. “He’s a great person to play aside and just a great person to have in the room I really appreciate what he brings to the table every single day.

“As far as playing together, I feel like he allows me to play the way that I want to play and vice versa. He has a great feel for that linebacker spot playing in the middle of the field. It’s a blessing to have him next to me on the field.”

Drake Thomas on the Seahawks recapturing their home field advantage, which started off rocky by losing to the 49ers but ended with Seattle going 8-2 at Lumen Field and winning both playoff games on their way to the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/qH81tlrKFp

— Field Gulls (@FieldGulls) February 7, 2026

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...cted-waiver-claim-pete-carroll-nfl-super-bowl

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks will dominate if they can beat 5 key Patriots

Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) practices before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Seattle Seahawks will take the big stage as overwhelming Super Bowl favorites this year. If Bleacher Report is to be believed, they are the most popular bet in Super Bowl history. Sheesh.

While I think the Seahawks should win— and I say that with respect to a worthy championship contender (Mike Vrabel dragged this team from 4-13 last year to the title game in one year!), but they stand no chance on paper.

In football, we know that the game is not played on paper. if so, the 2007 New England Patriots would be known as the greatest team of all time. Let’s take a look at the two previous opponents that the Patriots faced in this year’s playoffs and why they aren’t on Seattle’s statistical level.

The Houston Texans were without Nico Collins, Tank Dell and Joe Mixon and still had chances to win in the divisional round against the Pats. The run game produced a muted 2.2 yards per carry for H-town. The Texan defense finished second to the Seahawks in points allowed and went on to sack Maye five times and force him to cough up four fumbles. I expect a similarly dominant performance from Mike Macdonald’s Hawks unit, and better results for the No. 3 ranked scoring offense. The Texans were 13th in that regard, with Collins.

The Denver Broncos were 14th in points scored, with Bo Nix. They were 4th in points allowed, while the Seattle Seahawks are 1st in that category. Jarrett Stidham (who’s QB Rating of 63 was higher than Maye’s 58.8), in a half-snowy game kept this game to a 3-point difference!

Denver was two bad 1st-half FG situation decisions (going for it on 4th and 1 in the red area, then Stiddy scrambling for a loss of 2 instead of throwing away just before a FG miss) away from a lead before the white dusting gave New England camouflage in their all-white unis. That’s two FG’s that could’ve meant the difference in a potential Super Bowl berth.

Seattle, meanwhile, has the best defense in EPA per play since the previously mentioned 2019 Patriots. This team is special. If we compare it to these Patriots setting marks for lowest-scoring 3-game postseason run in Super Bowl history and top three easiest schedules in the past 50 years of Super Bowls, it feels like this could be a major mismatch.

As we make comparisons to the ’07 Patriots and the ‘19 Patriots while Seattle gets ready to battle the new models, it’s perhaps a great reminder that special squads can get the hands too. Nothing is given; it’s earned.

Here are the New England players of the 2025 team who will need to be instrumental if the Patriots want to stage one of the largest Super Bowl upsets we’ve seen. Seattle will need to have plans for all.

Drake Maye, QB​

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Drake Maye had the top Passer Rating of all the quarterbacks. Sounds like the ideal situation you’d want from your quarterback. The young sophomore phenom was one vote short of winning MVP in his second season at the controls. IF he would’ve won, he would’ve joined current or future Hall of Famers in Dan Marino, Kurt Warner, Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson.

That’s a hypothetical but impressive alternate reality. What is irrefutable, is that Maye threw for 4.4k yards and 31 TDs against 8 INTs during the regular season and will look to ignite another New England title run. He is public enemy number one. The Seahawks’ Dark Side defense will be charged with stopping the return of the empire behind a new young leader (one who can scramble).

Christian Gonzalez, CB​

All-Pro Cornerback, Christian Gonzalez filled the stat sheet in the AFC Championship game with a 6 tackle, 1 sack, 1 INT performance, and can blanket receivers in the passing game. He will apparently shadow JSN, according to Carlton Davis, which will be a get your popcorn ready matchup at times.

Unfortunately for him, he may be in hell trying to keep up with the man who lines up outside, in the slot, and even out of the backfield.

Milton Williams, DT​

This dude is capable of destructive activities from the defensive interior. The disruptive defensive tackle put on a show as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in last year’s Super Bowl. Seahawks guards, Grey Zabel and Anthony Bradford will need to be on their P’s and Q’s in order to keep he and teammate Christian Barmore out of the backfield. Both OGs haven’t been perfect but have proven capable of moving the line of scrimmage at times throughout the year.

Milton Williams in the Super Bowl last year:

92.6 pass rush grade (best by any DI in a SB)
2 sacks
forced fumble
fumble recovery

Chance to go B2B with the Patriots pic.twitter.com/e7vRmvn445

— PFF (@PFF) February 4, 2026

Stefon Diggs, WR​

Stefon Diggs looked near the end of his career after making it back from a major knee injury to play for the Houston Texans last year. With the benefit of more time in between his surgery and now, Diggs looks reborn. Surprisingly, when taking the postseason into account, ESPN has the veteran wideout ranked #1 in their overall Receiver Score rankings… just ahead of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua. “Unc” has still got it. He also has 17 games of playoff experience under his belt.

K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE​

Why this guy? The former Jags pass rusher may not even be the best rusher on the team, as Harold Landry III fights to make it back for this contest… but he is an x-factor.

Chaisson registered 3 sacks, 7 QB hits, 1 forced fumble and 1 PBU over the first two playoff games for the Pats. This could’ve been one of the two running backs, but KLC has a chance to put together a heater of a playoff run if he can help flush Darnold from the outside edge. He and a healthy Landry together is a threat. Seattle is well positioned to handle this threat if Charles Cross is fully healthy.

Now… if your heart rate is up just thinking about these agitators to the coronation, just remember that Seattle has proven capable of landslide victories, and did not lay down for any trap games this year. Some of these Patriots may make good plays. The Seahawks have proven capable of overcoming individual performances as a team.

Tonight the @Seahawks:

scored 40+ points
rushed for 150+ yards
had 0 turnovers
allowed 0 TDs
had fewer than 10 penalty yards
scored a special-teams TD

No other team in NFL history has done all of that in any game, regular season or playoffs. pic.twitter.com/Owj5qoxdRk

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) January 18, 2026

The stats bear out that Seahawks leadership has done an excellent job at scouting, game-planning and just straight winning this year. There will be plans for these five, and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds in a matter of hours.

If the Hawks cover their bases, they could put on another show in their final act on the way to a world title.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...will-dominate-if-they-can-beat-5-key-patriots

 

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Seahawks’ Jason Myers kicks his way into Super Bowl record books

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks kicks a field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

For a moment there, it looked like that MVP could have gone to Jason Myers. In fact, people seem pretty upset he didn’t win.

But try not to worry too much. The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions, and we’ll give the man his credit right here!
For the second time in the same season, Myers has set a new NFL record.

I’m just kidding.

For the THIRD time in a season, Myers has set a new NFL record! One for total season points, one for most field goals in a Super Bowl. This all after his six-kick game against the Indianapolis Colts set a new regular season record.

Jason Myers has become the first player in NFL history to score 200+ points in a single season, including playoffs

(via @NFLPlus) pic.twitter.com/0ytvsVeVxZ

— Kalshi Football (@KalshiFB) February 9, 2026

Jason Myers drills his 5th field goal of the game, a new Super Bowl record!

Super Bowl LX on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/9OiXZTCWW7

— NFL (@NFL) February 9, 2026

On the one hand, Super Bowl MVP Kicker would have been objectively memorable.

On the other, it adds to a franchise resumé that’s frankly getting ridiculous. On top of shutting out the New England Patriots for 3 quarters, outscoring opponents by 55 this offseason, they’ve got the best special teams unit in the NFL by a mile. This might actually be the most balanced team ever.

Jason Myers made all five of his field goals, breaking the previous Super Bowl record of four held by only five players. The points culminated in 206 this year for Myers, the most prolific scorer of all time.

Hey – the even/odd curse thing is gone! He’s good all the time now.

Sorry for the snub, Mr. Myers. Way to singlehandedly outscore the Patriots in the Super Bowl, something I hope you tell your kids into eternity.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...-bowl-history-with-record-setting-performance

 

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Super Bowl 2027 odds: Seahawks early favorites to win it all again

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald greets Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Blake/Reuters via Imagn Images | Mike Blake/Reuters via Imagn Images

The offseason has barely begun, and yet the market has already started to take shape. The first Super Bowl odds released by FanDuel Sportsbook function as an early barometer for the league: they don’t tell us who will win in February, but they do reveal who enters the next season carrying legitimate championship expectations. And for Seattle, it’s a clear message that the respect has been earned.

Regardless of which social media platforms you use or which outlets you follow, it was almost impossible during last season not to read or watch something that underestimated the Seahawks. From the trades of Geno Smith and DK Metcalf to the decision to move forward with Sam Darnold as the team’s quarterback, every one of those moves was questioned — and in many cases, questioned excessively.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Seahawks open the offseason at +750 to win the Super Bowl, making them the favorites to win the Lombardi Trophy in the 2026 season. Behind Seattle are the Los Angeles Rams (+800), Baltimore Ravens (+1200), Buffalo Bills (+1200), and Green Bay Packers (+1300). That initial snapshot places Seattle in a very clear position: not as a potential surprise, but as a team that will be treated as a constant threat throughout the entire season. Once again, the message is clear — the respect is back.

That same market respect also shows up when the focus narrows to the conference level. In the odds to win the NFC, the Seahawks are, unsurprisingly, the favorites at +400. They are followed by the Rams (+450), Packers (+700), Eagles (+800), and Lions (+800). This isn’t an NFC open to randomness; it’s a conference in which Seattle begins the year as part of the race, a very different reality from last season.

Yes, it’s normal for the defending champion to carry favorable odds, but this also sends a message that the market does not believe Seattle’s run was a “stroke of luck.” Reaching the Super Bowl is extremely difficult — as this season once again proved — but Seattle will be fighting to get back there.

A lot will still change. The draft and free agency are likely to shift these odds significantly. On top of that, Seattle still needs to find its new offensive coordinator, a move that will also influence how next season’s projections take shape. For the Seahawks, being treated as a contender at the start of the offseason guarantees nothing — but it completely changes the starting point of the conversation.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...l-2027-odds-seattle-seahawks-repeat-champions

 

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Seahawks free agents 2026: Rashid Shaheed, Coby Bryant headline list

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks is lifted up by Anthony Bradford #75 after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions, which means the offseason and starting work on defending their title is the task for the next several months.

Up first is free agency, with the legal tampering period starting four weeks from Monday, so here is a rundown of the Seahawks whose contract are set to expire at 4:00 pm New York time on Wednesday, March 11.

Seahawks pending free agents 2026​

As regular Field Gulls readers know, players whose contracts expire fall into three different categories, and which category a player falls into is determined by how many accrued seasons they have earned in their NFL career. Th three categories are

• exclusive rights free agents (two or fewer accrued seasons),
• restricted free agents (exactly three accrued seasons) and
• unrestricted free agents (four or more accrued seasons).

With that laid out, here is how each group looks for the Seahawks.

Exclusive Rights Free Agents (ERFA)

All a team is required to do to prevent EFRAs from hitting the market is to extend them a qualifying tender, which is basically a one-year contract at league minimum for their level of experience. From a player’s perspective, their options are effectively to play for that league minimum contract or to stay home.

Here are the Seahawks ERFAs and the salary of the tender which would be required based on their experience:

• RB George Holani: $1.075M
• S Ty Okada: $1.145M

Both of those players are members of the special teams and between offense, defense and special teams combined to play more than a thousand snaps in 2025, so it seems a no brainer to bring both of them back.

Restricted Free Agents (RFAs)

Teams have two decisions to make regarding RFAs. The first is whether to extend a tender to the player, and if they do extend a tender, which of three levels to extend. Those three options are:

• First round tender: $8.107M
• Second round tender: $5.811M
• Right of first refusal tender: $3.547M

Seattle has several restricted free agents, including

• LB Drake Thomas
• TE Brady Russell
• LS Chris Stoll
• WR Cody White
• DT Brandon Pili
• WR Cody White
• WR Jake Bobo
• S A.J. Finley

Thomas Russell and Stoll seem the most likely to receive a tender from the team, with arguments made for both Pili and Bobo. However, it seems more likely that those two would reach a negotiated one- or two-year extension for less than the ROFR tender than receive a tender.

Unrestricted Free Agents

There are the veteran players who make up the core of free agency, and about whom fans get most worked up while building their offseason wish lists. The current Seahawks who are not signed for 2026 are:

• S Coby Bryant
• CB Josh Jobe
• CB Tariq Woolen
• WR Rashid Shaheed
• LB Boye Mafe
• RB Ken Walker
• OL Josh Jones
• WR Dareke Young
• LB Chazz Surratt

The secondary, of course, heads this list with three key members set to hit the market, but the most intriguing name for cap and collective bargaining agreement junkies might be Young. The reason for that is that Young falls into a unique category of players who qualify for what is known as the four-year qualifying contract, a type of contract the Seahawks have yet to use since its inclusion in the 2020 CBA. That bears watching in the coming weeks.

Notably, the entire starting offense is under contract for 2026, including Super Bowl champion right guard Anthony Bradford.

So now it’s on to free agency, with a quick stop at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis first.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...s-free-agents-2026-rashid-shaheed-coby-bryant

 

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Seattle Seahawks NFL draft order 2026 finalized after Super Bowl win

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: A general view of the video board on stage with The Pick Is In with the Seattle Seahawks 18th pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Don’t you just love picking 32nd in the NFL Draft without any trades? Because absent trades, picking 32nd means you’ve just won the Super Bowl, which is what happened to the Seattle Seahawks after their beatdown of the New England Patriots.

It doesn’t get much less complicated than the Seahawks’ 2026 draft, which is sparse on picks and easy to slot due to their positioning as Super Bowl champions.

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order​

1. Las Vegas Raiders
2. New York Jets
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Tennessee Titans
5. New York Giants
6. Cleveland Browns
7. Washington Commanders
8. New Orleans Saints
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. Cincinnati Bengals
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)
14. Baltimore Ravens
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts)
17. Detroit Lions
18. Minnesota Vikings
19. Carolina Panthers
20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers)
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Los Angeles Chargers
23. Philadelphia Eagles
24. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars)
25. Chicago Bears
26. Buffalo Bills
27. San Francisco 49ers
28. Houston Texans
29. Los Angeles Rams
30. Denver Broncos
31. New England Patriots
32. Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks 2026 NFL Draft picks​

• Round 1, Pick 32
• Round 2, Pick 64
• Round 3, Pick 96
• Round 4, N/A (Rashid Shaheed trade)
• Round 5, N/A (Rashid Shaheed trade)
• Round 6, TBD
• Round 7, N/A (Nick Harris trade)

Four picks would be the fewest for the Seahawks since their ill-fated 2021 draft, which only had Dee Eskridge, Tre Brown, and Stone Forsythe selected. The 2026 NFL Draft will happen from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, PA. Barring some big moves in the offseason, it looks as if the defending champs will have a light weekend in terms of adding players through the draft. It is John Schneider, however, so don’t rule out some sort of wheeling and dealing leading up to and during the draft.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...-nfc-championship-eliminated-los-angeles-rams