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The Seattle Seahawks restructured the contract of wide receiver Tyler Lockett on Thursday, according to ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. “A non-schedule note: the Seahawks have restructured the contract of WR Tyler Lockett, converting $8.535M of his base salary into a signing bonus, creating $5.69M in cap space, per source,” wrote Yates. Tyler Lockett, a […]

Following three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the rearview mirror. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. Ten of them will be with the Seattle Seahawks in 2023. With hopes of going further this year, the front […]

The Seattle Seahawks threw some curveballs early on in the 2023 NFL Draft, which is becoming an annual tradition for general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll. In lieu of overhauling the front-end of a defense that doesn’t have any game-wreckers and was constantly ravaged on the ground last year, the Seahawks opted […]

The Seattle Seahawks had what many considered a strong first round of the NFL Draft, and their second pick of the round came when they selected wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the No. 20 overall pick, and Smith-Njigba is excited about his fit with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Geno Smith. “Those guys can do […]

With Kyle Shanahan running the show, the San Francisco 49ers have consistently been and likely will continue to be top dogs of the NFC West. Considering they’ve made it to three of the last four NFC Championship games, coupled with the stark drop-off of direct threats like the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals, the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft was chock-full of potential superstars, with some key blue-chip talents on the defensive side of the ball. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with a defensive rookie of the year prediction and pick. Here are the NFL odds for the rookie class, courtesy of FanDuel NFL Odds: Defensive Rookie of […]

The Seattle Seahawks were at the center of plenty of rumors leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. After signing Geno Smith to a new contract, it sure looked like they would consider taking a quarterback, and Pete Carroll confirmed the Anthony Richardson hype. However, Richardson went one pick before to the Indianapolis Colts. Overall, […]

The 2023 NFL Draft wasn’t exactly chock-full of superstar wide receivers, but it was a really solid and deep position group that offered plenty of value and upside in each round. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with a rookie receiving yards prediction and pick. Here are the NFL odds for the rookie class, courtesy […]

The Seattle Seahawks decided against accepting Jordyn Brooks’ fifth-year option. However, Pete Carroll still thinks Brooks has a bright future with the Seahawks. Declining the option makes Brooks a free agent after the season. But Carroll is expecting the linebacker to remain in Seattle beyond 2023, via 93.3 KJR. “We expect Jordyn to be with […]

Based on the way that Kenneth Walker produced during his rookie season, many believed that the Seattle Seahawks had found their running back of the future. In year one, he was the focal point of the backfield, rushing for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns on 228 carries. Through the air, he added 27 receptions for […]

The Seattle Seahawks were among the teams heading into the 2023 NFL Draft thought to be interested in taking a quarterback with one of the high picks. Instead, the Seahawks decided to use their No. 5 overall pick (from the Denver Broncos) on Illinois Fighting Illini cornerback Devon Witherspoon. But the Seahawks probably would have […]

The Seattle Seahawks are not picking up the fifth-year option for linebacker Jordyn Brooks, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Jordyn Brooks would be guaranteed just under $13 million in the 2024 season if the Seahawks had picked up his fifth-year option, according to Spotrac. The Seahawks drafted Brooks with the 27th pick in the […]

The Seattle Seahawks went cornerback with their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They chose Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois with the 5th overall pick at the draft held in Kansas City. Here we’ll look at three pro player comparisons for the Seahawks’ first-round 2023 NFL Draft pick Devon Witherspoon. Seattle selected Devon Witherspoon […]

The Seattle Seahawks made another splash on day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft Friday. After already strengthening their defense and WR room, their 52nd overall pick had Pete Carroll written all over it, selecting running back Zach Charbonnet out of UCLA. Charbonnet was a star for the Bruins in 2022, rushing for 1,359 yards […]

Are the Seattle Seahawks building the second coming of the Legion of Boom? One year after surprising everyone with a playoff run, Pete Carroll, John Schneider, and the rest of the front office is back at work improving the roster. The Seahawks’ first selection in the NFL draft was star cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the […]

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is here, and the top players are coming off the board fast. the latest player to do so is Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, one of the top receivers in the class. Smith-Njigba was a dynamic threat for the Buckeyes, and now he hopes to bring […]

The Seattle Seahawks used their No. 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to shore up their defense, but they did not spend it on Jalen Carter. Instead, the Seahawks chose to give their secondary a shot in the arm by selecting cornerback Devon Witherspoon. It’s a surprise that Carter was still available even after […]

The Seattle Seahawks could draft a quarterback with one of their first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday. Head coach Pete Carroll has informed quarterback Geno Smith that it is a possibility despite links to Jalen Carter and rumors of a trade down, per NFL reporter Ari Meirov. The Seahawks have one of […]

The 2023 NFL Draft begins on Thursday and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a big night. They hold the No. 5 and No. 20 overall selections, picks that many believe might be used on a quarterback or an elite defensive lineman. Ahead of the draft Thursday, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll took to […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, there is arguably no team in a better position than the Seattle Seahawks. After earning a trip to the playoffs in 2022, and constructing a roster full of elite young talent, they now enter the draft with a chance to get even better. The Seahawks will have a total […]

After signing Geno Smith to an extension this offseason, the Seattle Seahawks seemed set at quarterback for at least the foreseeable future. However, with the 2023 NFL Draft coming up, ESPN’s Todd McShay thinks the Seahawks are more focused on QB than originally thought. Seattle holds the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft […]

After their Russell Wilson trade with the Denver Broncos, the Seattle Seahawks lucked into the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the draft approaching, the Seahawks wanted to get a better look at one of the best defenders in this year’s class in Will Anderson Jr. The Seahawks are hosting Anderson […]

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the hardest teams to read ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Are the Seahawks really interested in a quarterback, or have they simply been wooing the draft’s top passers as a smokescreen in the hopes of a trade back? Would the Seahawks draft the much-maligned- but talented- Jalen Carter? Those are […]

Jalen Carter’s draft stock appears to be taking shape. Many teams believe the Seattle Seahawks will take a chance on Carter with the fifth overall pick, according to Peter King. With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, Carter is set to make two more visits to teams this week. His six total visits […]

In 2022, the Seattle Seahawks were expected to struggle in the absence of longtime starting quarterback Russell Wilson. But instead, Geno Smith defied all expectations while leading the team on a playoff run. After winning the starting job heading into the season, Geno Smith was dominant for the Seahawks. Over 17 games he threw for […]

The Seattle Seahawks shocked the NFL last season by making the playoffs after trading franchise quarterback Russell Wilson last offseason. And as a nice bonus, the Denver Broncos stunk last season and the Seahawks have the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft because of it. Now, the best Seahawks draft move is to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have revamped their depth at the linebacker position since the start of this year’s free agency period. Pittsburgh has so far signed two middle linebackers in free agency, and it opted not to re-sign several such players, including Devin Bush. The Steelers declined Bush’s fifth-year option in May 2022, and they elected […]

Seahawks icon Bobby Wagner wasn’t away from Seattle for long. In his return, he didn’t take long to remind fans why he was such a beloved figure in the community. A group of Seattle teens was preparing to take a tour of Howard University. Before the tour began, they were joined but a special, and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a sneaky move on Friday morning, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tanner Muse, league sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Brook Pryor of ESPN. A former third-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders, Muse was waived after not playing a single snap for […]

The Seattle Seahawks are likely to make further moves in the offseason of 2023. This is especially true given the number of available roster spots on their depth chart. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Here we’ll look at which rookie prospects the Seahawks will draft with each of their picks in […]

After months of being reported as in the running for buying the Washington Commanders, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ultimately fell out of the race. Where one opportunity goes away, another arises, and there are reports another NFL franchise might be on Bezos’ radar. According to NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk, the suggestion is Jeff Bezos could be […]

After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Denver Broncos, defensive end Dre’Mont Jones and the team went their separate ways during the offseason. Instead of re-joining the Broncos, Jones opted to sign with the Seattle Seahawks on a three-year deal worth up to $51.53 million. On Monday, while speaking with the […]

The Seattle Seahawks had multiple standout performers over the course of the 2022 season, including Ryan Neal. The Seahawks were in need of a new starter at the strong safety position after Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending torn quad tendon injury in Week 1. Neal earned his first start of the campaign in the Seahawks’ […]

The Seattle Seahawks are coming off of a season where they eclipsed expectations, all starting with the AP Comeback Player of the Year Geno Smith. Smith played phenomenal quarterback all year long, managing to squeak the Seahawks into Wildcard Weekend in the 2022 NFL Playoffs. They ultimately lost to the San Francisco 49ers, but overall […]

After spending the first four seasons with the New York Giants, former fourth-round pick Julian Love chose to move on in free agency. After testing out the free agent market, Julian Love opted to join the Seattle Seahawks on a two-year deal worth up to $12 million. On Thursday, Love spoke with reporters about joining […]

The Seattle Seahawks faced quite a dilemma following the 2021 campaign. Bobby Wagner had a mere one year left on his contract with the Seahawks, as he was set to be owed a $16.3 million base salary for the 2022 season. Seattle could have opted to reach an agreement with the veteran linebacker on an […]

It certainly looks like Bobby Wagner is happy with his return to the Seattle Seahawks after waiting some time for a deal to come his way. Wagner was released by the Los Angeles Rams in February and didn’t immediately get a new contract when free agency opened. However, it’s definitely worth the wait when the […]

The Seattle Seahawks reunited with fan favorite Bobby Wagner last month on a one-year, $7 million contract. However, as Richard Sherman recently said, Wagner almost signed elsewhere because GM John Schneider was being a cheapskate. During a recent appearance on Seattle radio station 93.3 KJR, Sherman explained how Schneider nearly “messed it up”: “I was […]

Geno Smith shocked the nation with the Seattle Seahawks this past season, winning Comeback Player of the Year. As he looks to continue his strong momentum, Smith is looking to be more than just a good quarterback for the Seahawks. Smith penned a letter detailing his emotions throughout this past season. Moving forward, the quarterback […]