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Cooper Kupp is dealing with a “virus” on the Seattle Seahawks. Mike Macdonald is responsible for spreading it ahead of the anticipated showdown against the Los Angeles Rams. But this virus is a good thing, per the wide receiver’s words Wednesday. Here’s why Kupp called his head coach the “V” word, via Fox 13 Seattle’s […]

A Week 10 slate full of heavyweight matchups across the NFL didn’t exactly deliver many classic games, well, unless you’re a Texans or Bears fan. However, there was a lot to learn from some very consequential results across the league on Sunday and Monday night. The Patriots and Ravens stole the show in the morning […]

The Seattle Seahawks watched NFL history unfold before hitting halftime. Demarcus Lawrence, the prized Seahawks 2025 defensive free agent signing, joined a rare club against the Arizona Cardinals. Lawrence scooped up not one, but two different fumbles into the end zone. “Tank” Lawrence first took this Kyler Murray turnover back for six during the first […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ impressive win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday could prove to be costly after linebacker Ernest Jones IV suffered a knee injury in the first half and did not return. Right after the Seahawks beat the Commanders, 38-14, at Northwest Stadium, coach Mike Macdonald said they did not have an update yet […]

As Seattle Seahawks star Sam Darnold led the team against the Washington Commanders, winning 38-14 on Sunday night, there was no doubt that the veteran quarterback was impressive. With some putting the Seahawks now as an elite team in the NFC after the performance against the Commanders, Darnold spoke about what led him to his […]

The Seattle Seahawks are 5-2 and leading the NFC West after beating the Texans on Monday Night Football, but head coach Mike Macdonald isn’t content to stand pat. With the November 4 trade deadline approaching, the first-year coach made it clear Seattle plans to explore every option available to strengthen the roster. Macdonald was asked […]

For the Seattle Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Ngiba had a monster game to help his team overcome a dramatic mistake by Sam Darnold. But how the Seahawks beat the Texans on Monday night was all about death zone football, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “This game was about death zone football, OK,” Macdonald […]

The Seattle Seahawks looked battered in the secondary ahead of Week 7. There’s now new NFL injury updates involving Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love before facing the Houston Texans. Both defenders are questionable ahead of Sunday, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter on Saturday evening. They’re among four notable injuries alongside linebacker Derick Hall and […]

One of the most intriguing games on the Week 7 NFL slate will come as the final matchup of the week, as the Houston Texans make the trip up to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks in a late-night Monday Night Football battle. The game comes as the second leg of a […]

Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed on Friday that his team could be without three key pieces to its secondary when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. MacDonald told the media that cornerbacks Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen, plus safety Julian Love, are all doubtful for their early afternoon game in Jacksonville. […]

The Seattle Seahawks witnessed a costly rookie mistake from Jalen Milroe Sunday. But that botched pitch and fumble doesn’t appear it will hinder his playing time. Milroe entered for Sam Darnold for one play versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The first-year QB lobbed the ball behind Kenneth Walker III, causing the second quarter turnover after […]

Injuries have decimated the Seattle Seahawks’ secondary, and Sunday’s 38-35 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made that painfully clear. Cornerback Riq Woolen left the game in the third quarter with a concussion and didn’t return, further depleting a unit already without Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love. Before exiting, Woolen had played 97% of Seattle’s […]

The 2025 NFL season is already a quarter of the way done as the calendar turns over to October. These first four weeks of the season have validated some preseason predictions, but also proved others to be completely wrong. That’s part of what makes the NFL so fun. Now is the perfect time to start […]

When the clock hit zero, Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers split the uprights and made franchise history. His game-winning kick gave the Seahawks their eighth consecutive road win, a franchise best and the longest active streak in the NFL, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “We didn’t play our best game and we had opportunities to […]

The Seattle Seahawks dominated their Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals for three quarters. Seattle went up 20-6 midway through the fourth quarter. But then the game nearly slipped away. The Cardinals mounted a late comeback, scoring back-to-back touchdowns and tying the game 20-20 with 28 seconds remaining in regulation. But 28 seconds would […]

The Seattle Seahawks avoided a total meltdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, escaping with the pulsating victory, 23-20, to improve to 3-1. Jason Myers kicked in the game-winning field goal from 52 yards to lift the Seahawks, who almost blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals tied […]

Mike Macdonald didn’t mince words when it came to the Seattle Seahawks’ run offense despite getting a 44-13 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon. The Seahawks torched the Saints through the air, finishing with 233 yards and two touchdowns in that area. It wasn’t the same story on the ground, only getting […]

The Seattle Seahawks exploded on offense and special teams against the New Orleans Saints. Featuring rookie fifth rounder Tory Horton rewriting the franchise record books with his punt return touchdown. Backed near his own end zone, Horton took the punt and accelerated 95 yards into the end zone. TORY HORTON. 95 YARDS. PUNT RETURN TD […]

The Seattle Seahawks enter Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season looking to move above .500, but injuries have complicated their preparations. At 1-1, Seattle comes off a 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, though that victory came with setbacks. Running back Zach Charbonnet suffered a foot injury and was downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks witnessed a changed Bryon Murphy II during their 31-17 romp of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The defensive tackle himself admitted to adapting to personal change. The past first round NFL Draft talent has cut off the braids from last season. Now Murphy is the only NFL defensive tackle with seven pressures and seven […]

After a tough loss, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald talked about the needs for his offense, and also his controversial fourth-down decision. And here are the Seahawks most to blame for the crushing Week 1 loss to the 49ers. Jake Tonges caught a deflected pass for a late touchdown, slapping the Seahawks with a […]

The Seattle Seahawks are dealing with the aftermath of a tough loss. And rookie Jalen Milroe didn’t have much of a role. But Mike Macdonald revealed a need for the Seahawks offense. Macdonald said the team needs more deception, according to a post on X by Dugar, Michael-Shawn. Mike Macdonald: “We need to (play)-action more. […]

The Seattle Seahawks started their 2025 season with a struggle against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers snuck out with a 17-13 win thanks to Jake Tonges catching a go-ahead touchdown pass, but the final score left many Seahawks fans wondering how the game ended. The Seahawks settled for a late field goal, and immediately […]

The Seattle Seahawks called on last minute reinforcements before the season opener. Calling up a former starter with the rival San Francisco 49ers on deck. Seattle and head coach Mike Macdonald elevated Shaquill Griffin to the two-deep ahead of the Week 1 showdown. He’s not the only roster elevation, though, according to ESPN NFL insider […]

The Seattle Seahawks got some good news on the injury front, but not so much from the quarterback room. However, there’s room for fans’ excitement with the announcement of the Seahawks’ new Rivalries uniforms ahead of Week 1 in the 2025 NFL season. It’s a sharp uniform look and “speaks volumes,” according to the post […]

With their regulars sitting out the contest, the Seattle Seahawks suffered a beating against the Green Bay Packers, 20-7, in their final preseason assignment on Monday at Lambeau Field. Rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe played the entire game, with star Sam Darnold and backup Drew Lock resting. It didn’t turn out too well for the 22-year-old […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping that they can build off of last year’s 10-7 finish and become NFC West champions or at least a Wild Card team at the end of the regular season. The Seahawks are going with Sam Darnold as their QB1 this season, and they would like the running attack to give […]

The Seattle Seahawks are monitoring the health of defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins after the club placed him on the Non-Football Injury list. With one preseason game completed, head coach Mike Macdonald shared a rather murky update about Hankins’ availability. Maconald claims that there is no real timetable for Hankins’ return, according to Seahawks’ senior reporter […]

The Seattle Seahawks are set to open their 2025 preseason campaign against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, but fans hoping to see new quarterback Sam Darnold in action will have to wait. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that the majority of Seattle’s starters, including Darnold, will sit out the game. “Mike Macdonald won’t […]

With training camp in full swing and the Seattle Seahawks preparing for their NFL preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, the team’s offensive line is facing an early test of its depth. Standout Seattle left tackle Charles Cross recently underwent successful surgery to repair a dislocated finger, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Despite […]

The Seattle Seahawks showed their desire to attack the passer by nabbing DeMarcus Lawrence. He brings a deep history of rushing the quarterback via the Dallas Cowboys. But Mike Macdonald became astounded by one unknown aspect of Lawrence’s game. His drill work. Which Macdonald has now seen first hand during NFL Training Camp for the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are clearly moving in a new direction under head coach Mike Macdonald, and that shift now includes the surprising release of Noah Fant. During a media session this week, the head coach swiftly shut down questions about Fant’s exit, giving little insight into a move that saved the Seahawks cap space and […]

The Seattle Seahawks turned to minicamp to gain an idea of one 2025 partnership moving forward. They got an early taste of the Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp connection. Darnold fuels new excitement in the Pacific Northwest as he aims to capitalize on his breakout 2024 season. Seattle and head coach Mike Macdonald will hope […]

The Seattle Seahawks rearranged their star power ahead of 2025. Gone is Geno Smith, in is Sam Darnold behind center. Longtime star wide receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett left too. The new quarterback gets Cooper Kupp to throw to soon, though. Darnold already is witnessing how unique Kupp is on the field. Head coach […]

As Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has struggled during OTAs so far, there is already some speculation about whether the player should start this upcoming season. While Darnold could be seen as a risky move for the Seahawks, head coach Mike Macdonald believes otherwise, taking issue with the conversation around the former Minnesota Vikings signal-caller. […]

The Seattle Seahawks bring new star power ahead of the 2025 season. Sam Darnold is now leading the offense in jamming from the Minnesota Vikings. Even old nemesis Cooper Kupp signed with the Seahawks. Head coach Mike Macdonald has new veteran leadership to lean on. He also has Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading the wideout room even […]

The Seattle Seahawks revamped their quarterback room ahead of Mike Macdonald’s second year at the helm. Seattle signed veteran passer Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million contract this offseason after trading longtime starter Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. In the 2025 NFL draft, the Seahawks invested in protecting Darnold by taking offensive […]

With their third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks added more competition to their quarterback room with Alabama’s Jalen Milroe. While some have connected Milroe’s athleticism to a Taysom Hill-like role in the NFL, head coach Mike Macdonald does not like that comparison. Macdonald said comparing Milroe to Hill is not “fair” […]

The Seattle Seahawks are down to two options on night one of the 2025 NFL Draft. That’s per ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Who will general manager John Schneider choose? And who’ll become the first ’25 rookie coached by Mike Macdonald? Miller says the ‘Hawks will go offense at the No. 18 spot. Although, […]