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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 05: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lumen Field on October 05, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Has Made NFL History

The Seattle Seahawks have established themselves as a formidable presence in the NFC, with much of their recent success tied to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's exceptional performance. Smith-Njigba has become the centerpiece of Seattle's offense and continues to produce at an elite level w...

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Made NFL History On Sunday

The Seattle Seahawks' winning streak came to an end against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. Quarterback Sam Darnold left plenty to be desired with a four-turnover game. Even so, as tough as the Rams' defense made it for the Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba performed to his usual level. He had ni...

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Seahawks Defender Sends Strong Message To Sam Darnold Critics

The Seattle Seahawks couldn't keep their momentum going in Week 11. They struggled to get going against the Los Angeles Rams' elite defensive front, and even though they managed to make it a close game, they lost the battle for first place in the NFC West. Of course, it didn't take long befor...

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago

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Stats Show How Dominant Seahawks Have Been

The Seattle Seahawks entered the season as a bit of a dark horse, but they had some big questions to answer. They moved on from D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, and some people thought Sam Darnold's breakout year with Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings was a fluke. Fast forward to today...

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago

A helmet of the Seattle Seahawks is seen prior to the NFL match between Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Allianz Arena on November 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Seahawks Legend Has Passed Away

The Seattle Seahawks and the NFL have lost one of their best players. Pro Football Hall of Famer Kenny Easley has passed away at the age of 66. The hard-hitting safety left us on Friday evening. https://twitter.com/Seahawks/status/1989776421733241212 Easley was an institution of the Seahawks...

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown against Budda Baker #3 of the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter of a game at Lumen Field on November 09, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Cooper Kupp Gets Honest About Rams' Tribute Video For His Return

The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks have a huge game in Week 11. Not only could the NFC West essentially be decided, but the No. 1 seed in the conference could be on the line as well. One interesting subplot will be the presence of Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who will face his f...

Justin Hussong • 7 months ago

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: DeMarcus Lawrence #0, Byron Murphy II #91 and Nick Emmanwori #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate after Lawerence's fumble return for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of a game at Lumen Field on November 09, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Overlooked Seahawks Defender Continues To Thrive In Starting Role

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago Drake Thomas has become a significant presence in the Seattle Seahawks' defense since stepping into a starting role six games ago. The undrafted linebacker has delivered steady production while earning trust from the coaching staff through consistent performances. His impact has grown with ea...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks dives into the end zone against Jalen Thompson #34 of the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of a game at Lumen Field on November 09, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Joined Exclusive WR Company On Sunday

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Seattle Seahawks have found a true star. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has shown glimpses of great play, but he's taken things to a new level this season. The third-year player has established himself as one of the most dominant wide receivers in the league. In a Week 10 victory agains...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Connor O'Toole #57 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

New Seahawks WR Predicted To Turn Heads In Debut

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Seattle Seahawks were one of the biggest winners of the NFL trade deadline. They gave Sam Darnold yet another weapon by trading for New Orleans Saints star Rashid Shaheed. He will now be reunited with former offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. And, with a much-improved quarterback situati...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Colin Cowherd Turns Heads With Statement About Sam Darnold

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks have quietly positioned themselves as one of the NFL's most dangerous teams heading into Week 10. After receiving minimal attention throughout the offseason and early weeks of the season, Seattle has transformed into a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The turnaround has b...

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 01: Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers and Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet on the field after their game at Raymond James Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.

Tom Brady Reportedly Has A Surprising Opinion About Sam Darnold

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks enter Week 10 tied for the best record in the NFC. The decision to move on from Geno Smith and turn to Sam Darnold at quarterback has proven to be a masterstroke through the first half of the season. Seattle's strong positioning reflects a calculated offseason investment...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks throws the ball against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Stephen A. Smith Has A Big Concern About Sam Darnold

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the NFL season. Mike Macdonald has proven to be a good head coach, orchestrating an underrated defense and putting together an efficient offense operated by an MVP-caliber quarterback. Nevertheless, pundit Stephen A. Smith h...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: A detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Former Player Makes Strong MVP Case For Seahawks Star

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks have gotten off to an impressive start heading into their Week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle is looking every bit like a contender in the NFC with new quarterback Sam Darnold leading the offense to an impressive 28.9 points per game so far. However, there...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Louis Riddick Reveals Honest Thoughts About Sam Darnold

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks entered the season with clear expectations for Sam Darnold, and the quarterback has delivered beyond what anyone anticipated. Darnold dismantled the Washington Commanders in Week 9, throwing four touchdown passes before his first incompletion in a domin...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Washington Commanders 38-14 in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Is On Pace For Record-Breaking Season

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks made a big gamble this offseason. Not only did they trade away quarterback Geno Smith, but they also moved on from wide receivers D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Fast forward to today, and that was the right decision. Quarterback Sam Darnold has been lighting up opposing...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: Demarcus Lawrence #0, Drake Thomas #42, and Leonard Williams #99 of the Seattle Seahawks tackle Nick Chubb #21 of the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Lumen Field on October 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

2 Seahawks Defenders Are Drawing Trade Interest

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the league this season. Sam Darnold has continued to play as well as he did last year with the Minnesota Vikings, and head coach Mike Macdonald has orchestrated a stout defense. That's why it's not much of a surprise to hear...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after beating the Houston Texans at Lumen Field on October 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Is On Pace To Have Record-Breaking Season

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks went through a major overhaul this offseason. They traded quarterback Geno Smith and signed Sam Darnold to replace him, and they moved on from wide receivers D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. So, the table was set for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to have a breakout year. However, not...

Seahawks Could Make Big Move For Dolphins RB

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks are averaging just 3.7 yards per carry this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in rushing efficiency. Head coach Mike Macdonald acknowledged the need for improvement in the run game, but that straightforward assessment may hint at deeper changes ahead. NFL insi...

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field for warmups prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Stats Show How Elite Sam Darnold Has Been Among NFL QBs

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago For years, NFL fans and analysts talked about Sam Darnold as a bust. The quarterback didn't look good in his first couple of years in the league, struggling to establish himself with the New York Jets. Now, after bouncing around the league, he's finally living up to expectations. Coming off a...

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks throws a pass during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the game at EverBank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sam Darnold Gets Notable Recognition For Week 6 Performance

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks entered the season with questions surrounding Sam Darnold after inconsistent stints with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, before a complete turnaround with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. Those doubts have been answered emphatically through six weeks. On Sunday, Da...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 05: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lumen Field on October 05, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Gets Honest About Chemistry With Sam Darnold

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago The Seattle Seahawks overhauled their offense in the offseason. Not only did they ship starting quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and replace him with Sam Darnold, but they also tore their wide receivers room apart. Moving on from D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett was the end of an...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 05: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lumen Field on October 05, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Is On Pace For Big Season

Yagya Bhargava • 9 months ago The Seattle Seahawks entered 2025 with high expectations for wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba following his strong finish to the previous season. Through five games, he has exceeded even the most optimistic projections. Smith-Njigba leads Seattle with 34 catches on 43 targets for 534 yards and two...

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal with teammates against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Seahawks Defense Is Turning Heads With Wild Stat

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Seattle Seahawks aren't getting enough credit for what they're doing this season. And even when they do, they talk mostly about Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Granted, they've done an outstanding job on offense this season, and they deserve all the praise they can get. Nevertheless,...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Stats Show Major Offensive Growth For Seahawks WR In Year 3

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era. They moved on from Geno Smith, but he wasn't the only veteran to find a new home ahead of this campaign. The Seahawks also chose to move on from their wide receiver duo after years together, getting rid of both D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Of co...

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Stats Show How Dominant Seahawks RB Has Been In Past 2 Weeks

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Seattle Seahawks have a new quarterback. They also moved on from their star pass catchers. What remains the same, however, is running back Kenneth Walker III. That was made evident in a post shared by the Seahawks on social media. Walker averaged 8.25 yards per carry against a stacked box...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 23: Jalen Milroe #6 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball in the second quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Jalen Milroe

Andrew Elmquist • 10 months ago The Seattle Seahawks' offense is slated to look a lot differently this year than it has in years past. They've made a lot of impactful changes over the past several months that could change their outlook. The jury is still out on what that outlook will be, but fans should prepare themselves f...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 15: Brandon Pili #95 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammates following a safety during the second quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 15, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Analyst Makes Big Prediction About Seahawks' Defense

Ernesto Cova • 10 months ago The Seattle Seahawks have transitioned to a new era. With Geno Smith no longer on the premises, it'll be Sam Darnold's time to run the show. However, this team's biggest strength might come on the other side of the field. At least, that's how Derek Brown and John Middlekauff feel. Talking on...

NFL Network commentator Brian Baldinger on the sidelines during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on September 18, 2006. The Jaguars won 9-0.

Brian Baldinger Has A Strong Belief About Jalen Milroe

Andrew Elmquist • 10 months ago After a three-year stint, the Seattle Seahawks have moved on from Geno Smith as their starting quarterback. Smith had a career year in Seattle in 2024, making him a hot commodity around the league. The Las Vegas Raiders ended up signing him to a multi-year deal, and the Seahawks brought in Sa...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 23: Jalen Milroe #6 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Mike Macdonald Reveals Plans For Jalen Milroe This Season

Andrew Elmquist • 10 months ago The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era of quarterback play. After several years of rolling with Geno Smith, the Seahawks decided to sign Sam Darnold, who is coming off a career season with the Minnesota Vikings. While Darnold is slated to be their starter this season, the front office de...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 22: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after his catch against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on December 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sends Clear Message About His Confidence

Ernesto Cova • 10 months ago The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era. Wide receivers Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf are no longer on the team. That means it's officially go-time for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With that in mind, the third-year player recently declared that he's ready for the challenge. “I want to let them kn...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 23: Jalen Milroe #6 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Jalen Milroe Has Honest Admission About Recent Performance

Ernesto Cova • 10 months ago The Seattle Seahawks rolled the dice when they took Jalen Milroe in the 2025 NFL Draft. He was always a polarizing prospect, but the potential was clearly there. They gave him an extensive chance to showcase his skills in the preseason, and there was some good and some bad. Unfortunately for...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 16: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Massive Fight Erupted At Packers, Seahawks Practice

Justin Hussong • 10 months ago There are only days remaining in training camp with Week 1 of the NFL season just around the corner, and at this point in the offseason, players are tired of the grueling practices and intense summer heat and are ready to play some games that count. The Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Jalen Milroe #6 of the Seattle Seahawks passes during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Seahawks Make Big Announcement About Jalen Milroe

Justin Hussong • 10 months ago The Seattle Seahawks made a surprising overhaul of their quarterback room this offseason by trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and replacing him by signing Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million contract and drafting his potential heir in Alabama's Jalen Milroe with a third-roun...