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Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett will lead the team into Seattle for a Week 1 date with the Seahawks. Obviously, it will be a homecoming for quarterback Russell Wilson after an off-season blockbuster. However, it may not be a warm reception. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll spoke about the possibility of Wilson being booed […]

The Denver Broncos will stampede into Seattle to take on the Seahawks on Monday night, and with them will be Russell Wilson, set to square off with his former team in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll revealed his honest expectations for how the 12th man will receive Wilson […]

After a decorated 10-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson called time on his tenure with the team during this offseason. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback decided to take his talents to the Denver Broncos as he looks to turn to a new chapter in his career. Wilson’s Seattle exit may not be as […]

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. The Seattle Seahawks are more than likely going to be bad this coming season. But don’t say that around Pete Carroll. Despite the fact that the Seahawks lost its franchise face for the past decade in Russell Wilson, Carroll maintains that the expectations surrounding the team don’t change from […]

A few NFL head coaches are already facing pressure even before the 2022 season begins, finding themselves squarely on the hot seat. Over the past couple of years, coaches like Mike McCarthy and Matt Rhule have fallen short of the team’s expectations, so they will require strong performances this year to save their jobs moving […]

NFL running backs take a lot of punches. That’s why injuries, especially those to the midsection, are treated very carefully. Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III sustained one such injury, requiring surgery to repair an issue with his hernia. Walker’s Week 1 status is still up in the air, meaning he’s not quite […]

Geno Smith may have won the Seattle Seahawks QB1 battle against Drew Lock, but that doesn’t mean his job is safe. As head coach Pete Carroll said it, there will “always” be a competition for the starting QB role with Smith and Lock present. The veteran tactician added that both quarterbacks are aware of that […]

The Seattle Seahawks have named a starting quarterback for the 2022 NFL season. Head coach Pete Carroll named Geno Smith the starter, as the veteran beat out Drew Lock for the job. The development isn’t entirely surprising. Smith has played more first-team reps than Lock in training camp. And despite an injury suffered last week, […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ post-Russell Wilson quarterback race is truly starting to take shape. Geno Smith is the top dog ahead of Drew Lock, as head coach Pete Carroll doubled down on his stance that Smith is his No. 1 quarterback heading into the 2022 season. After revealing that Smith got more reps with the first […]

The Seattle Seahawks have a full-fledged quarterback battle going on – and it’s not exactly between the most captivating of QB candidates. But instead of the victor, head coach Pete Carroll is apparently willing to let the scrum extend once the regular season begins. With neither incumbent Geno Smith nor newcomer Drew Lock running away […]

The Seattle Seahawks went into their preseason game against the Chicago Bears without quarterback Drew Lock. Pete Carroll’s young signal-caller tested positive for COVID-19, knocking him out of the game. The team turned to Geno Smith, but the results weren’t exactly inspiring. Smith threw for 112 yards during his time on the field, while the […]

Drew Lock’s bid to be the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks this coming season suffered a significant blow after the 25-year-old tested positive for COVID-19. As it turns out, it wasn’t a just simple bout against the dreaded virus for the former Missouri standout. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll recently spoke out about Lock’s […]

Drew Lock has made the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback competition quite interesting, but that’s still not enough to topple Geno Smith from the top spot. Head coach Pete Carroll made that much clear after he shared that Smith remains their no. 1 option at quarterback ahead of the 2022 NFL season. While he did say he […]

One of the quieter quarterback battles around the NFL has taken place at Seattle Seahawks training camp. The organization made news earlier this offseason by trading away Russell Wilson after his ten seasons with the franchise. In addition to the collection of draft picks that were sent back to the Seahawks, one of the players […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is looking to throw his name in contention for the starting quarterback job. During today’s training camp practice, Pete Carroll stepped in as the scout team quarterback. According to reports, Carroll, the 70-year-old head coach, was making plays on the field against the first-team defense. We can’t take video […]

With the start of preseason finally, here, teams are beginning to release their first unofficial depth chart. Recently, head coach Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks released their first unofficial depth chart of the season. Hey look an unofficial Seahawks depth chart. Take it with a grain of salt, of course. But hey, it's here. […]

Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks are entering Year 1 of the post-Russell Wilson Era. The quarterback situation in Seahawks training camp is a mess right now, but there is some good news. There are several defensive players on this Seahawks roster who are pleasant surprises through the first two weeks of practices. These players […]

Pete Carroll just recently dished out that so far, the Seattle Seahawks have Geno Smith as the team’s quarterback no. 1, ranking him ahead of newcomer Drew Lock. But Lock is seemingly not just going to settle with that pecking order, as he roared back with a thunderous performance in a mock game Saturday, as […]

Pete Carroll just had a bout with Covid, but it’s straight to business now that he’s back at camp. The Seahawks coach gave the definitive take on the quarterback hierarchy with the team slated to select their next starter to replace the massive hole left by Russell Wilson. On one corner is Geno Smith. He’s […]

Long-time Seattle Seahawks fans were in for a scare when it was announced that Pete Carroll contracted COVID-19. Carroll is one of the oldest coaches in the league today at 70 years old. That is why many fans were worried for the coach after that announcement. Thankfully, Carroll is back and is already managing the […]

Running back Chris Carson recently announced his retirement. This means that Rashaad Penny will get the opportunity to take over primary running back duties for the Seattle Seahawks. Carson had been the No .1 running back on the Seahawks depth chart ever since Penny was drafted in 2018. Penny also dealt with a number of […]

Both the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals were hit with a worrying COVID-19 update on Monday. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and Cardinals star quarterback Kyler Murray both tested positive for coronavirus during training camp, meaning they’ll be required to be away from the team for at least five days while they recover. Story on […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in an interesting situation right now as the franchise is in the middle of a potential rebuild. Of course, things can change quickly if the front office inquires for Jimmy Garoppolo, but that’s a different story. Seattle enters training camp with one glaring concern, as Pete Carroll provides a worrying update […]

It has been an eventful offseason for the Seattle Seahawks, to say the least. After seeing now-former cornerstone quarterback Russell Wilson take his talents to the Denver Broncos, the Seahawks are now at a bit of an impasse with highly-touted wide receiver DK Metcalf. Metcalf, who is now entering the final year of his rookie […]

The Seattle Seahawks are now preparing to enter the new season without ex-superstar quarterback Russell Wilson for the first time in a decade. It’s a tough pill to swallow for the Seahawks, who will now try to find a way to fill the gaping hole that was left by the departure of the nine-time Pro-Bowler […]

It’s been ten years since Pete Carroll navigated the NFL without Russell Wilson. They spent the last decade dominating the league as a commanding duo with the Seattle Seahawks. Now, Wilson is with the Denver Broncos, forcing Carroll to start all over. He explained the journey he’s gone through this offseason to find the new […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll seems content with quarterback Geno Smith suiting up as the starter for Week 1. Pete Carroll said as of now Geno Smith is still ahead in the QB competition. Said both Smith and Drew Lock "have been impressive… They have been solid throughout." #Seahawks — John Boyle (@johnpboyle) June […]

Recent rumors have the Seattle Seahawks pegged to be up for sale. After watching the Denver Broncos sell for $4.65 billion, perhaps other sports franchise owners are aiming to make a large sum of money as well. However, it sounds like head coach Pete Carroll doesn’t believe the rumors that owner Jody Foster is shopping […]

The Seattle Seahawks finished the last of their OTAs on Thursday, ahead of their minicamp scheduled for mid-June. One player not seen at OTAs is Chris Carson. The running back has been on the injured reserve since injuring his neck early on in the 2021-2022 season. Pete Carroll discussed Carson’s status for the upcoming season […]

The Seattle Seahawks have entered a new era after trading Russell Wilson away to the Denver Broncos. Although head coach Pete Carroll claims the franchise is not in a rebuild, it’s hard to imagine this team being competitive in the 2022 season. Regardless, Carroll offers optimism regarding the quarterback battle between Geno Smith and Drew […]

The Seattle Seahawks kicked off their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, though one notable name was missing: star wide receiver DK Metcalf. Metcalf, who is reportedly unhappy with the lack of traction made on contract talks with the team, was present for the voluntary workouts earlier this offseason. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was asked if […]

The offseason is ramping up once again as teams across the league are aiming to sign any free agents remaining. For the Seattle Seahawks, they still have several holes on the roster after the 2022 NFL Draft. However, it sounds like the front office might be finding their replacement for Bobby Wagner, as KJ Wright […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in a new era at the quarterback position after enjoying the last 10 years with star signal-caller Russell Wilson, who was dealt to the Denver Broncos in an offseason blockbuster. Arriving in Seattle in the trade was quarterback Drew Lock, a former second-round pick who had spent each of the last […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf played the entire 2021 season with a nagging foot injury that was kept under wraps by both the star wideout and the franchise. Back in February, Metcalf had surgery to remove a screw from his foot and was in a walking boot, with nothing to suggest that he wouldn’t […]

With the No. 41 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected running back Kenneth Walker III out of Michigan State. The Doak Walker Award winner and Walter Camp national player of the year comes to Seattle in the midst of a period of transition for the franchise and enters a backfield […]

Months removed from their historic national championship-winning season and the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs are still not done yet in setting records. The 2022 NFL Draft culminated on Saturday, and overall, Georgia’s coaching staff sure must be pleased to see a multitude of its now-former standout talents find new homes in the NFL. From Travon Walker […]

It’s no secret Colin Kaepernick is still looking for a chance to play in the NFL, despite last suiting up in 2016. He’s working tirelessly every single day for that call, but it hasn’t come. Kap actually did a workout recently with a couple of Seattle Seahawks players and there were even rumors they were […]

The NFL continues to discriminate against coaches of color, but they did take a step in the right direction in fixing that, announcing every single team must hire a minority offensive assistant for the 2022 campaign. Nevertheless, Seattle Seahawks Pete Carroll made sure to give his strong opinion on the matter during league meetings last […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reportedly commanded the room at least for a moment during the NFL annual league meeting. His agenda? Drilling the need to support minority hires. The Seahawks coach may have also ruffled a few feathers in a room filled with some of the NFL’s most influential minds. Via Mike Florio […]