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General manager John Schneider celebrates after the Seahawks won the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

How Seahawks GM John Schneider built another Super Bowl roster

Many questioned offseason moves, but the general manager reshaped Seattle into a contender.

General manager John Schneider celebrates after the Seahawks won the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Seahawks receiver Cooper Cupp runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashvillee Tennessee on Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Super idea: Kupp took Jones’ advice to join Seahawks

One Rams castoff worked on another to become a part of the ‘on the cusp’ Seattle team.

  • Jan 29, 2026
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Seahawks receiver Cooper Cupp runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashvillee Tennessee on Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 30. 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Max Browne: Darnold’s perspective is his secret weapon

Fellow quarterback teammate at USC speaks about his time with Seattle’s Super Bowl passer.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 30. 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates in Seattle's Lumen Field locker room on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Brewer: Sam Darnold has his home now

His Seahawks star is glowing, and his redemption is real.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates in Seattle's Lumen Field locker room on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold holds the George Halas NFC Championship trophy after Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold silences haters

The discarded QB wins the NFC title, delivers Seattle to the Super Bowl.

  • Jan 26, 2026
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold holds the George Halas NFC Championship trophy after Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Coe: Seahawks secondary recovers on way to Super Bowl

The back end of Seattle’s defense overcomes early miscues to win NFC Championship.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Seahawks have struggled to get to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). (Getty Images, The Athletic)

Matthew Stafford is a big test for Seahawks ‘Dark Side’

Seattle’s pass rush struggles against the Rams quarterback must end to win Sunday.

The Seahawks have struggled to get to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). (Getty Images, The Athletic)
Sam Darnold (14) practices on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold vows to ‘let it rip’ in NFC title game

A strained oblique keeps the Seahawks quarterback limited in practice.

  • Jan 22, 2026
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Sam Darnold (14) practices on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

The Seahawks have wild history in conference championships

The Seahawks’ history in conference championship games? It’s on their side. Three has been their magic number in the NFC. Their perfection, in fact. Sunday’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2026
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Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Zach Charbonnet out for rest of Seahawks’ run for Super Bowl

It’s Kenneth Walker Time for the rest of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run. Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that second running back Zach… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks get a familiar, dangerous foe for NFC championship

Whose charm will this third time be, for a spot in the Super Bowl? The Seahawks will play the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2026
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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Ernest Jones leads Seahawks defense to NFC Title Game

Seattle linebacker’s big plays, leadership usher win over the 49ers in Sundays Divisional round.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates with Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold handles injury, leads Seahawks to rout of 49ers

The Seahawks’ locker room at their home stadium is large. Gigantic. So large, in fact, their Pro Bowl quarterback can throw passes while… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2026
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates with Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was listed as questionable to play against the 49ers for Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold listed questionable for 49ers showdown

The Seattle Seahawks placed Sam Darnold on their injury report with an oblique injury on Thursday, listing their starting quarterback as questionable for… Continue reading

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was listed as questionable to play against the 49ers for Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) and Devin Witherspoon (21) have helped turn around the team's defense. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks transformed from little brother to NFC West bully

As epic as the rivalry between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers has been the past 15 years, the two NFC West… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) and Devin Witherspoon (21) have helped turn around the team's defense. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) tackles San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings (15) during a game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Riq Woolen’s midseason turnaround changes Seahawks future

Riq Woolen has a new injury issue. Earlier this season, he appeared to have an issue about his future in Seattle beyond this season. One… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2026
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Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) tackles San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings (15) during a game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Zach Charbonnet scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks expect 49ers changes from Week 18

Coaches, players know San Francisco will make adjustments aimed at upset.

  • Jan 14, 2026
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Zach Charbonnet scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The coaching matchup between San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan (left) and Seattle's Mike Macdonald will be a major factor in Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

In Seahawks-49ers Round 3, coaching will be critical

The Seattle Seahawks felt they had a score to settle when they traveled to Levi’s Stadium for a rematch with the San Francisco 49ers in… Continue reading

The coaching matchup between San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan (left) and Seattle's Mike Macdonald will be a major factor in Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Former NFL punter Jon Ryan played for the Seahawks from 2008-2017. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Jon Ryan recalls pressures of punting for Seahawks

Almost every night before a game, I had the same dream. I would put so much pressure on myself and would get so nervous because… Continue reading

Former NFL punter Jon Ryan played for the Seahawks from 2008-2017. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Seattle Seahawks will host the 49ers on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks get familiar foe for NFC divisional round Saturday

Seahawks get familiar foe for NFC divisional round Saturday

  • Jan 12, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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The Seattle Seahawks will host the 49ers on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)