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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, […]

When the Seattle Seahawks signed Sam Darnold away from the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, it changed the NFL landscape forever. By shipping Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and signing the top quarterback on the free agent board to a nine-figure contract, the Seahawks secured their future and guaranteed that other teams with […]

As the Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Cooper Kupp, it brought a sigh of relief to head coach Mike Macdonald. After trying to game plan against him for years, he’s finally on the same squad as Kupp. Even though the Seahawks made some interesting moves in the offseason, the coach is encouraged. He explained via […]

After an up-and-down 2024 campaign that ended short of a playoff berth, the Seattle Seahawks entered the 2025 offseason with a clear objective. They need to strengthen the roster and make a serious push in a highly competitive NFC. Free agency has now concluded, and while Seattle made some noteworthy additions, one major concern still […]

Sam Darnold was looking for a long-term contract at the conclusion of the 2024 season after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record and a spot in the NFC playoffs. He signed a 3-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks at the start of free agency, but there’s a chance he could be […]

The Seattle Seahawks established a strong spending motive during NFL free agency. Now the franchise and general manager John Schneider added one more sneaky move. This one involving a former New Orleans Saints defensive back. The NFC West franchise is adding veteran cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles, with ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reporting the move on […]

Despite breaking his own single-season franchise record for passing yards last season, Geno Smith’s time with the Seattle Seahawks came to an end on Friday afternoon after the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to send a 2025 3rd Round pick to Seattle for the 34-year-old veteran who resurrected his career in the Pacific Northwest just a […]

The Seattle Seahawks realize they need to upgrade the offensive line to improve their chances at contending in 2025. Unfortunately, GM John Schneider dumped cold water all over any hopes fans had that the team would be spenders in free agency this offseason. Still, after hiring Klint Kubiak as the team’s new offensive coordinator, Schneider […]

After a successful first season as the Seattle Seahawks head coach, Mike Macdonald looks to take another step forward in 2025. The Seahawks missed the playoffs, despite matching the Los Angeles Rams’ 10-7 record. While Macdonald led a balanced roster on both sides of the football, the burden now falls on general manager John Schneider […]

Should the Seattle Seahawks trade standout wide receiver D.K. Metcalf? Could it help the team plug holes that can’t be filled in free agency? Those questions linger, but here are two sneaky-good free agents the Seahawks need to sign. Coming off a 10-7 season where the playoffs didn’t materialize, the Seahawks seem to have a […]

After a highly successful run with Pete Carroll at the helm, during which the Seattle Seahawks made the playoffs 10 times in 14 years, reaching the Super Bowl twice and winning one championship, the team moved onto Mike Macdonald in 2024. And despite a 10-7 record in Macdonald’s debut season as head coach, Seattle missed […]

The Seattle Seahawks have a prime opportunity to reclaim the NFC West in 2025. Head coach Mike Macdonald led a 10-7 campaign in year one, showing they’re capable of becoming a playoff contender post Pete Carroll. Year two of Macdonald has to excite fans in the Pacific Northwest ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. But […]

The Seattle Seahawks could be in for an exciting offseason. Seattle barely missed the playoffs in 2024, despite being a contending NFC West team for most of the season. Now the Seahawks must transition into offseason mode and figure out how to reload the roster around Geno Smith. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is a […]

For the third straight offseason, the Chicago Bears appear to be making all of the right moves, cementing a dynasty in this part of the season. However, this offseason feels different. In the 2025 offseason, the Bears appear to be making the right moves, aligning with what the fans hoped for. Most fans were excited […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hiring Klint Kubiak to fill their offensive coordinator role under head coach Mike Macdonald, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Kubiak served as the New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator in 2024, helping that offense get off to a fast start, but the unit slowed down as the injuries piled up […]

The Seattle Seahawks hit double-digit victories for the first time since winning the NFC West in 2020. But still failed to return to the playoffs, this time under Mike Macdonald. Now, the Seahawks have trades to consider if they want to reclaim the division. Seattle has several questions involving its roster. The head coach Macdonald […]

The Seattle Seahawks had a successful season in year one of the Mike Macdonald era, finishing with a 10-7 record and showing massive improvements from a season ago on the defensive side of the ball. Heading into next season, Seahawks fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about the young pieces of this team […]

When Mike Macdonald made a strange quote on Geno Smith starting in 2025, the Seattle Seahawks head coach became more aware of those comments. In his end-of-season press conference, Macdonald made it clear that he wants Smith around. He also described his thoughts on the quarterback returning. “I want Geno to be here,” Macdonald said […]

When Ryan Grubb was fired by the Seattle Seahawks, it sparked a new change in the offensive coordinator for head coach Mike Macdonald. However, this has been a recurring theme for Seattle. They went from Brian Schottenheimer in 2022, to Shane Waldron in 2023, and then Grubb in 2024. After the Seahawks moved on from […]

One week after the Seattle Seahawks exposed a national audience to the grimmest victory imaginable when they beat the Chicago Bears 6-3, the team closed out the regular season with a more aesthetically pleasing victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. Geno Smith threw four touchdowns and the Seahawks capped off the 2024 […]

There are a number of potentially high-stakes games on tap for Week 18 in the NFL. For instance, the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings could potentially decide the NFC North and the top seed in the conference. The game between Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams also figures to […]

As the Seattle Seahawks face the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, they will be without a key weapon on their offense as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive. With the Seahawks monitoring the injury to running back Kenneth Walker, it has been reported that he will be out for the contest according […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald provided a murky injury update on running back Kenneth Walker III. The star tailback left midgame during Sunday’s devastating loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a sprained ankle. With this defeat, Seattle now needs a lot of help to climb back into the playoff race. The Seahawks must win […]

For three weeks, the Seattle Seahawks (8-6) were sitting atop the NFC West, having defeated the San Francisco 49ers—winners of the last two division titles—and the Arizona Cardinals in back-to-back weeks. They followed that success with wins over the New York Jets and a second victory against the Cardinals. Then came their Week 15 matchup […]

The Seattle Seahawks came into Week 15 riding high. The team was on a four-game winning streak and alone at the top of the NFC West. But after a humbling loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, the Seahawks are suddenly in a desperate fight to make the playoffs. And the health of […]

After the Seattle Seahawks ruled out star running back Kenneth Walker III, there is more news about the foreseeable future of his playing status in terms of next Sunday. Though Walker had a tumultuous week of Seahawks practice, there were not any setbacks and should be able to return in the team’s next game against […]

The Seattle Seahawks overcame an early deficit to beat the New York Jets in Week 13. Despite the win, the Seahawks turned in a miserable special teams performance that included allowing a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown, a blocked extra point and three fumbles on kickoffs. Laviska Shenault Jr. was responsible for one of those fumbles. It […]