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Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) unhappily walks off the field after a late loss to the Chicago Bears during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

Seattle knows when to move on from winning quarterbacks

Teams have a hard time moving on from winning quarterbacks. The Seahawks…

 

Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick (1) is a candidate to replace Riq Woolen (27) in the starting lineup. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Riq Woolen’s woes could lead to Seahawks secondary shuffle

Through the first four weeks of the season, the Seattle…

 

Seahawks defensive players celebrate in the end zone during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks avoid disaster in desert with late win over Arizona

Seattle blows a two-score lead before Jason Myers’ wins it with late field goal Thursday.

  • Sep 26, 2025
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Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams lets out a yell as he runs onto the field for early warmups prior to Seattle's game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Leonard Williams marvels at Cardinals’ Campbell

At 31, Williams is playing his best football as Seattle prepares to play Arizona Sunday.

  • Sep 24, 2025
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Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams lets out a yell as he runs onto the field for early warmups prior to Seattle's game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick shouts during Seattle's game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Yet another Seahawks DB is shining off the bench

It is hard to imagine any member of the Seattle Seahawks being pissed off after the 44-13 win over the New Orleans Saints, but that… Continue reading

Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick shouts during Seattle's game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II (9) tries to hurdle a New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks come alive at Lumen, crush New Orleans

Rookie Tory Horton’s big day sparks rout of Saints.

  • Sep 21, 2025
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Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II (9) tries to hurdle a New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Seahawks offensive line's physicality will be a major key against the Saints on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Physicality leads the Seahawks’ three keys to beat Saints

An 0-2 team coming into Seattle with a young quarterback making one of his first few NFL road starts. Used to be that was an… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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The Seahawks offensive line's physicality will be a major key against the Saints on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates after a sack against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)

Leonard Williams pushes Byron Murphy’s Seahawks breakout

Byron Murphy cut it all off. His prodigious hair is all gone. “I just got tired of the dreads,” the Seahawks defensive tackle said on… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2025
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Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates after a sack against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon celebrates after a play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks Devon Witherspoon could return Sunday

Their coach calls playing without practicing all week “a dangerous game.” It’s one the Seahawks are willing to play with Devon Witherspoon. The two-time Pro… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2025
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Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon celebrates after a play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates with teammates AJ Barner (88), Cooper Kupp (10) and Jaxson Smith-Njigba after scoring a touchdown in Seattle's 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Kenneth Walker, Seahawks surge in Pittsburgh

A rookie kickoff returner not knowing the NFL’s new kickoff rules just handed the Seahawks a win. Kenneth Walker then sealed it. Pittsburgh third-round pick… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2025
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Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates with teammates AJ Barner (88), Cooper Kupp (10) and Jaxson Smith-Njigba after scoring a touchdown in Seattle's 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to make a play during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold and his Seahawks play-caller seek to improve

Sam Darnold was doing it all summer. The Seahawks’ new quarterback frustrated his head coach and defensive play-caller with how quickly he was throwing the… Continue reading

  • Sep 12, 2025
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to make a play during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) prepares to play defense against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Riq Woolen’s starting status up in the air after struggles

The Seahawks cornerback gave up two completions late in Seattle’s loss to the 49ers.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) prepares to play defense against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 12, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Seahawks offense misses Steelers’ DK Metcalf

Leonard Williams knew DK Metcalf was different, was his kind of guy, the first week he joined Metcalf’s Seahawks a couple of years ago. It… Continue reading

  • Sep 11, 2025
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DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 12, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II (9) is tackled during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks run game failed in debut

Will RB1 be Kenneth Walker or Zach Charbonnet?

  • Sep 10, 2025
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Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II (9) is tackled during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori reacts after making a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks Nick Emmanwori dealing with high ankle sprain

Turns out, his coach’s initial optimism on Nick Emmanwori is not warranted. Mike Macdonald said Monday afternoon that further medical tests the day after the… Continue reading

  • Sep 9, 2025
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Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori reacts after making a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks defense finally breaks, Darnold fumbles late in loss

This is how these new Seahawks have been rebuilt to play. Not always beautifully. That leaves a thin margin to win. A Seattle defense on… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2025
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) celebrates his interception with teammates in a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Rollicking Seahawks new and old feeling a brotherhood

The first time the Seahawks intercepted a pass, their regular starters weren’t playing. The game didn’t matter. So what. Devon Witherspoon led all… Continue reading

  • Sep 5, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) celebrates his interception with teammates in a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Former Archbishop Murphy star Abraham Lucas signed a contract this week to stay with the Seattle Seahawks. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Usually stoic Abe Lucas glows over new Seahawks deal

The former Archbishop Murphy offensive tackle signs $46 million extension.

  • Sep 5, 2025
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Former Archbishop Murphy star Abraham Lucas signed a contract this week to stay with the Seattle Seahawks. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs from the Seattle Seahawks defense in the third quarter of their NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo / Bay Area News Group / Tribune News Services)

Seahawks are rare home-opener underdogs

The 49ers are an early, apt measure for Seattle’s new offense

  • Sep 3, 2025
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs from the Seattle Seahawks defense in the third quarter of their NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo / Bay Area News Group / Tribune News Services)
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald looks on before the Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Naji Saker / Tribune News Services)

The 2025 Seahawks look to escape the NFL’s middle class

In his first news conference after the Seattle Seahawks finalized their initial 53-man roster, Mike Macdonald said he didn’t care about the state… Continue reading

Seattle coach Mike Macdonald looks on before the Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Naji Saker / Tribune News Services)