Seattle Seahawks Articles - Page 105

Earlier this week, the NFL announced the implementation of a rule that requires players to stand for the National Anthem prior to the start of games if they come onto the field. It has sparked plenty of conversation around the league concerning the new regulation. President Donald Trump chimed in to support the new rule […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ infamous loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49 — with Malcolm Butler intercepting Russell Wilson at the goal-line in the final seconds — will go down as one of, if not the most incredible endings in Super Bowl history. It may also prove to be the most impactful moment […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas still hasn’t reported to the team’s voluntary offseason programs as he continues to wait for a new contract. But it doesn’t appear as if his current absence will extend to the mandatory part of the offseason. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has […]

No Richard Sherman. No problem. Despite Sherman taking his cornerback talents to the Bay Area this past offseason, the quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks warns the NFL not to take the unit lightly, via 710 ESPN Radio. “For me, I think a lot of people are sleeping on the talent that we have in the […]

To the surprise of no one, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was one of several high-profile stars not in attendance for the start of team OTAs on Monday as his ongoing contract situation continues. It’s highly unlikely that Thomas, who has been absent for the entirety of the team’s voluntary offseason program to date, will […]

Heading into the final year of his four-year, $40 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks, there is much uncertainty surrounding All-Pro safety Earl Thomas’s long-term future with the franchise. He has been linked to various trade rumors while he has voiced his desire to both play for the team and keep his options open. The […]

Through the first few months of the offseason, there has been the constant dialogue around the long-term future of All-Pro safety Earl Thomas with the Seattle Seahawks. During a recent interview with NFL Network, his former teammate Richard Sherman spoke glowingly of his former teammate stating that he believes he should get a new lucrative […]

The Seattle Seahawks have undergone some major changes this offseason following a disappointing 2017 NFL season. Perhaps the most notable move they made was the decision to part ways with cornerback Richard Sherman. His subsequent signing with an NFC Rival like the San Franciso 49ers makes it an even more bitter pill to swallow. However, […]

The Seattle Seahawks decided to address their running game with their selection of former San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th overall pick in this year’s draft. With the start of training camp just around the corner, the Seahawks have taken care of some business by inking Penny to his four-year rookie […]

After spending seven years with the Seattle Seahawks since being drafted out of Stanford in 2011, three-time All-Pro Richard Sherman embarks on the next chapter of his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers. Sherman joins a team on the rise in the NFL with a promising franchise quarterback leading the way in Jimmy Garoppolo. […]

The Seattle Seahawks don’t have too many household names currently on their receiving corps, but that could soon change. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Seahawks are set to host former New York Jets and Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall on a free-agent visit. Marshall was cut by the Giants a couple weeks ago due […]

Since his strong showing at the NFL Combine, former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin has captured the attention of many as he has continued to overcome the odds in front of him. Griffin has become a huge source of motivation and inspiration by being able to reach his goal of playing in the NFL despite his […]

The Seattle Seahawks recently parted ways with long-time edge rusher Cliff Avril after he failed to pass a physical following the serious neck injury he suffered last season. It’s an unfortunate situation for Avril, who had been a big part of the Seahawks’ dominant defense for the past few years. On the bright side, though, […]

When the Seattle Seahawks drafted safety Tre Flowers in the fifth round, it was presumably as added insurance in case Earl Thomas was dealt. Instead, the Seahawks intend to move Flowers over to cornerback, where Pete Carroll believes he has the physical tools to succeed. “He’s got all of the tools that you’re looking for,” […]

Shaquem Griffin was a versatile chess piece in college. He played in different positions for Central Florida, primarily outside linebacker and safety. But in the NFL, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is planning to try him out at weakside linebacker first. After being around Griffin during the Seahawks’ three-day rookie minicamp, Carroll has gotten […]

With the offseason in full swing, teams around the league have already begun to make their preparations for training camp. However, there is one familiar face missing at the Seattle Seahawks’ practices. There has been plenty of speculation regarding safety Earl Thomas’ future in Seattle this offseason. Head coach Pete Carroll basically confirmed that Thomas […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ dismantling of their once dominant defense continued on Friday afternoon when they announced the release of Cliff Avril following a failed physical designation. #Seahawks announced they have released Cliff Avril with a failed physical designation. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 4, 2018 Avril started his career in 2008 with the Detroit Lions, […]

Despite the constant trade speculation swirling around over the past few months, Earl Thomas remains a member of the Seattle Seahawks. A big window for a potential deal passed during the draft, and based on Seattle general manager John Schneider’s recent comments, it doesn’t seem like the Seahawks are eager to make a trade happen […]

The Atlanta Falcons made the decision on Thursday to agree to terms on a five-year, $150 million extension with star quarterback Matt Ryan. It has put into focus the pending contract situation a few other quarterbacks in the league one of which is Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson is heading into the […]

On Thursday, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said in a radio interview with Bob Stelton, Tom Wassell and Dave Grosby of 710 ESPN Seattle that he does not expect the team to trade star free safety Earl Thomas. Thomas is about to enter the final year of his contract and once mentioned the possibility […]

The Seattle Seahawks have entered the second phase of their voluntary offseason workouts, but one guy that isn’t there is Earl Thomas. For Thomas, there are a lot of questions surrounding what exactly is going to happen with him, and it seems like he and the team might not even know. Coming into the draft, many […]

Every year, there are countless stories of players finally living out their dreams as NFL players. The 2018 NFL Draft was headlined by the Seattle Seahawks’ selection of former Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the fifth round. Despite being one of the most dominant defensive players in college football last season, Griffin’s chances of getting […]

In the last few months, the Dallas Cowboys have been heavily rumored as a possible landing spot for Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas. This chatter had sparked up back again during the 2018 NFL Draft last week, but the Cowboys had elected to keep their picks to bring in young promising talent. According to […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks made the surprise selection of former San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th overall pick. It was an immediate move to find an upgrade at the position that the team has been lacking since the departure of Marshawn Lynch. With […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft officially in the books, players can now start to settle in with their new teams. Although every draft is filled with prospects that push the bounds of inspiration, this year’s class was headed by the efforts of former South Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin. Griffin’s story has made him an NFL sensation […]

One of the best stories to come out of the 2018 NFL Draft was Shaquem Griffin getting selected by the Seattle Seahawks. Griffin defied the odds and convinced the Seahawks he was the right man for the job in Seattle. When he got the call that he was getting drafted by the Seahawks, Griffin was […]

The NFL Draft came and went with Earl Thomas still a member of the Seattle Seahawks after the Dallas Cowboys were unable to seal the deal on a long-speculated trade. But while there’s a belief that the Cowboys have missed their window to land the star safety, David Moore of the Dallas Morning News disagrees. […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is now finished. Pack your bags and get out of Dallas. Although Day 3 is usually the least eventful, there were still some very good players on the board when the Carolina Panthers kicked off the fourth round. Here are the 10 best selections from the draft’s final day: 10. Da’Shawn […]

]The Seattle Seahawks took one of the most popular and inspirational players in the draft when they took UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the fifth round. The one-handed linebacker has proven himself to be an incredible playmaker and an even more impressive athlete. Prior to getting selected Saturday by Seattle, he had a suggestion in […]

You simply fall short as a human being walking this great Earth if the following doesn’t choke you up at least a little. Here's the moment.@Shaquemgriffin gets the call from the @Seahawks and celebrates with his twin brother @ShaquillG. 📞#NFLDraft (via @espn) https://t.co/2KhQPB9F7L — NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2018 This tear-jerking moment comes as the […]

The 2018 NFL draft kicked off with plenty of surprises on Thursday night, and the hits kept coming afterwards. Here is a look at the winners and losers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft: Losers 4. Seattle Seahawks What on earth is going on with Seattle? Their offensive line has been a […]

Through the last several weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been constant trade chatter surrounding the Dallas Cowboys’ potential interest in Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas. This talk hasn’t truly dwindled at any point over that stretch with the Seahawk continuing to toy with the idea of moving their star […]

The Seattle Seahawks are set to re-sign veteran cornerback Byron Maxwell to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. CB Byron Maxwell and the Seahawks have agreed on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 27, 2018 Maxwell, 30, spent his first […]

The Seattle Seahawks shocked a lot of people around the league when they took San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th pick in the NFL Draft. One guy who is really excited about the pick though is Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll who told Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times that “I don’t […]

The Dallas Cowboys are on the clock. They will have until today to finally get some deal done for an Earl Thomas trade, seeing as the main compensation the whole deal with the Seattle Seahawks is apparently centered on – Dallas’ second-round pick – is coming later tonight. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, a […]

The months-long Earl Thomas-to-Dallas Cowboys speculation just won’t die. But if there’s a logical time for any deal to finally get done, it’ll be during the NFL Draft. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Cowboys are still not done with their pursuit of the star safety. Their talks have reportedly centered around Dallas’ second-rounder, but […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been in the news the last few weeks because of the quarterback position, and now they are back in it again. There have been rumors swirling about if Colin Kaepernick will get his chances with the Seahawks, and how they have might’ve postponed the workout because Kaepernick wouldn’t agree to stand […]

Former Seattle Seahawks stalwarts Richard Sherman and Michael Bennett took some parting shots at head coach Pete Carroll after they were shown the door in Seattle. But now, Carroll has fired back at those criticisms from his ex-players. “The thing I would tell you about that is that we’ve been through a lot around here, […]

It goes without saying that the Seattle Seahawks were one of the most injury-riddled teams in the 2017 NFL season. Among their notable key losses was that of safety Kam Chancellor due to a neck injury. Although it is reported to be quite severe, Chancellor has every intention of making his return to the field. […]