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Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and quarterback Sam Darnold celebrate during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (The Athletic)

Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba spark another Seahawks road victory

By now, you know what a Seattle Seahawks win on the road looks like. It has become commonplace for a Mike Macdonald-led… Continue reading

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and quarterback Sam Darnold celebrate during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (The Athletic)
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) celebrates during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner becomes touchdown maker

AJ Barner went to school this offseason. No, not college. He’s way out of there. The native of Aurora, Ohio, attended and played for Indiana… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) celebrates during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Seahawks are 4-8 at home under coach Mike Macdonald. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks coach after another home loss: ‘Fans deserve better’

the reason the Seahawks replaced legendary Pete Carroll with him in… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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The Seahawks are 4-8 at home under coach Mike Macdonald. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Dave Boling: Seahawks couldn’t stick the landing against Bucs

With the Mariners’ postseason in action across the street, the temptation was to co-opt a baseball term and call Tampa Bay’s 38-35 win… Continue reading

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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 have done it twice and lived to tell about it. What’s the key?… Continue reading

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)
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 have one of the league’s best defenses despite needing to play various… Continue reading

Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick (1) is a candidate to replace Riq Woolen (27) in the starting lineup. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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 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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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
  • Greg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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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)