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After expressing disappointment in his entire team, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll admitted that QB Geno Smith’s turnovers are a worrying trend. The Seahawks were crushed 37-3 on the road by the Baltimore Ravens. After the game, Carroll was asked about Smith’s eighth turnover in four games, to which he responded: “Yeah, I am […]

The Seattle Seahawks are stepping up. After Pete Carroll suffered defeat at the hands of a beatable Cincinnati Bengals squad, the Geno Smith-led team managed to get on a winning streak. They first decimated the Arizona Cardinals and were also locked in against the Cleveland Browns. A huge part of their success was the Seahawks […]

DK Metcalf missed the first game of his NFL career last week when the Seattle Seahawks hosted the Arizona Cardinals. The fifth-year wide receiver doesn’t plan on missing another game and returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday as he battles a hip injury, according to Bob Condotta. Metcalf tried to give it […]

The NFL recently came down hard on Jamal Adams, hitting him with a $50,000 fine for his inappropriate behavior toward a neurotrauma consultant who was on the Seattle Seahawks sideline evaluating Jake Bobo, one of Adams’ teammates. This came just a few weeks after Adams issued a public apology for another incident on the sideline […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll loved rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s performance against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. Carroll promptly sang the latter’s praises in his 710 AM radio show on Monday, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “I thought he played a terrific game, by far his best game,” Pete Carroll mused. Jaxon Smith-Njigba […]

Close, but no cigar. That’s the feeling Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll had following his team’s narrow 17-13 loss on Sunday to the Cincinnati Bengals. Carroll lamented to the press how close his team was to victory, per reporter Bob Condotta on X (formerly Twitter). The Seahawks only trailed the Bengals four points after the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping for the best in the injury department this weekend with the Cincinnati Bengals lying in wait in the Queen City. The inter-conference showdown could decide whether each team finds itself in first place or farther behind in the standings. On Thursday, Seahawks QB Geno Smith updated the gathered media on […]

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the grittiest and most difficult to beat teams when they’re at full strength in the NFL. Recently quarterback Geno Smith and Coach Pete Carroll provided an update on Smith’s health that sound promising at first. As per usual, reading between the lines is important, especially when it comes to […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said to the media Wednesday that defensive back Jamal Adams is out of concussion protocol according to The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta. For Jamal Adams, this has to be good news as his return after a year’s absence last Monday night against the New York Giants was spoiled as […]

It is safe to say that former NFL star running back Marshawn Lynch is not spending some of his free time in retirement reminiscing about the great times he had off the field during their Seattle Seahawks days. During a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, Lynch was pretty candid about the […]

The Seattle Seahawks and their fans have been pleasantly surprised by the team’s play as of late on defense. Rookie Devon Witherspoon has stepped up in the presence of injuries, and the hope going forward is that he will continue to play at an All-Pro level. Witherspoon savagely roasted Giants quarterback Daniel Jones after his […]

A hit by New York Giants linebacker Isaiah Simmons on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has drawn some controversy after Seattle’s 24-3 win on Monday Night Football. Simmons tackled Smith from behind as he was running out of bounds, causing Smith’s legs to roll up under Simmons’ body. Smith exited the game briefly to have […]

Jamal Adams returned following a lengthy absence on Monday. However, the Seattle Seahawks safety suffered an injury during the game after taking a hit to the head. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll provided an update on Adams, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. “Pete Carroll on @SeattleSports says of Jamal Adams’ reaction to having to come out: […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon has impressed early in his career, and he made a name for himself on Monday Night Football with a pick six off of Daniel Jones of the New York Giants to essentially seal the game, and head coach Pete Carroll said he knew this is what Witherspoon could be […]

The Seattle Seahawks trounced the New York Giants 24-3 on Monday Night Football, but it didn’t come without cost. Star safety Jamal Adams took a knee to the helmet on the first possession of the night and missed the rest of the game. The Seahawks fear a concussion. Pete Carroll had an encouraging postgame update […]

Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks improved their 2023 record to 2-1 with a 27-37 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Throughout the game, Seahawks fans were very loud and created an intimidating environment for the Panthers. After the contest, Carroll made sure to shout out the well known “12th Man,” as Seahawks fans […]

Pete Carroll is the oldest coach in the NFL, but no one has ever said the Seattle Seahawks coach has lost his sense of childish exuberance. Case in point: How the 72-year-old coach surprised his players—and indulged his sweet tooth—ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Carolina Panthers. Carroll surprised the Seahawks at Thursday’s practice by […]

The Seattle Seahawks are flying high after a thrilling last-second 37-31 win in front of thousands of ski mask-clad Detroit Lions fans at Ford Field this past Sunday. Pete Carroll’s Seahawks have a chance to continue the momentum at home this weekend against Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks are currently 1-1 and […]

Bill Belichick faces the real prospect of finishing in last place in the AFC East for the first time since 2000, his first year with the New England Patriots, if his team goes into MetLife Stadium Sunday and loses to the New York Jets. Most don’t remember Belichick’s five-year run with the Cleveland Browns from […]

The Seattle Seahawks picked up a big 37-31 overtime win over the Detroit Lions on the road, and head coach Pete Carroll had a confident take the day after the game regarding his team. “We saw ourselves. Very clearly,” Pete Carroll said, via Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. It was a much needed win […]

In their epic battle against the Detroit Lions in Week 2, the Seattle Seahawks earned the opening possession of overtime. It didn’t take long for Tyler Lockett to make his mark on the contest and send the Seahawks home happy. Geno Smith and the offense were able to drive the ball to the Lions’ six-yard […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie Devon Witherspoon will finally make his debut on Sunday in their NFL Week 2 game versus the Detroit Lions. Asked about Witherspoon’s highly-anticipated debut, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll couldn’t contain his enthusiasm for the 22-year-old. “We’re really excited for him,” Carroll said. “[Witherspoon] is a real fireball. He’s loving the fact […]

The Seattle Seahawks opened up the 2023 season on Sunday with a disappointing loss at home against the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks went into the half with a 13-7 lead, but the Rams outscored Seattle 23-0 in the second half and went on to win easily, 30-13. It was a frustrating second half for […]

The Seattle Seahawks got a reality check on Sunday, as they suffered an embarrassing 30-13 loss at home at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams. After the game, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll admitted to reporters that his team has “a lot of work to do,” (h/t Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times). That’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks boast one of the best wide-receiving cores in the NFL and it should be out in full force for their 2023 season opener on Sunday. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that he expects rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to play and make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Los […]

Assembling a secondary that rivals the Legion of Boom will prove to be a very tough task. While Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks can’t claim yet that they have formed a secondary as good as their legendary group from the past, they have a supremely talented group heading into the 2023 season headlined by […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba surprised many when he took the practice field on Wednesday just a week removed from surgery to repair a wrist injury. The sight of Smith-Njigba on the practice field had Seahawks fans and pundits wondering about his chances of suiting up for the team’s Week 1 contest against the […]

Devon Witherspoon was one of the best cornerbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a 2022 Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year awardee with Illinois football for a reason. But, injuries are able to derail a career despite their great start. The Seattle Seahawks are making sure that his hamstring injury does not get […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, at 71 years old, is the oldest coach in the NFL today. But don’t ask him how long he has before he considers retiring from the game for good. While it’s definitely a common question considering how long he has been plying his trade in the NFL, Carroll admitted […]

The Seattle Seahawks got some much needed positive news on the defensive side of the ball, with Jamal Adams expected back at practice later this week. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll shared the update on Adams to the media on Tuesday evening, saying the safety is likely to suit up on either Wednesday or Thursday and […]

Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman still feels the stinging loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. Sherman made his sentiments known to Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll in his podcast on Tuesday, per FOR THE WIN’s Cory Woodroof. Carroll told Sherman in jest the latter and his teammates were mad at […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping for the best regarding the injury to first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that he would need surgery to repair a minor wrist fracture he suffered in Sunday’s preseason win versus the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Pete Carroll and company are well aware that nothing can […]

The Seattle Seahawks have a knack for drafting or otherwise acquiring unknown players and turning them into stars. With Coach Pete Carroll at the reins, the team has won one Super Bowl with designs on a second in 2023. Recently quarterback Geno Smith, who had a heartwarming comeback story in 2023, shared his thoughts on […]

The Seattle Seahawks and football fans received sad news Monday night with the passing of former running back Alex Collins, who tragically died following a motorcycle accident. Many of Collins’ former teammates and coaches from the Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens shared their condolences, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll being one of them. “He (Alex) was […]

The Seattle Seahawks began their preseason campaign on Thursday night and kicked things off with a great start, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24-13. It’s hard to get too excited over a preseason game, but there were definitely a lot of bright spots. Quarterback Drew Lock threw for two touchdowns, and Seattle’s rookies performed well, too. […]

Seattle Seahawks fans held their breath when rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon sustained an injury during training camp practice Monday. The good news for Seattle is the injury isn’t serious. However, Witherspoon will miss more some time due to the hamstring injury he sustained, which has kept him out of practice since Monday. “Pete says Spoon’s […]

Geno Smith is ready to lead the Seattle Seahawks again. He’s not waiting for any doubters to write back. Instead, he’s putting in the work to get the Hawks back into the playoffs. Pete Carroll is surely excited to see how his Pro Bowl QB does in his second season as the starter. Carroll’s confidence […]

Devon Witherspoon is preparing to play a variety of roles in the Seattle Seahawks defense, per Bridget Condon. Head coach Pete Carroll is already pleased with the rookie’s progression. The Seahawks picked Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Seahawks want Witherspoon to be able to line up outside or […]

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu secured the bag in the 2023 offseason after the team signed him to a lucrative three-year extension deal worth $59 million. Seattle head coach Pete Carroll couldn’t have been any happier for Uchenna. “He’s a perfect Seahawk, Carroll said of Nwosu in front of reporters (via Brady Henderson of ESPN). […]