FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris stands next a statute of himself on Sept. 12, 2019, at Pittsburgh International Airport near Pittsburgh. Harris died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2022, at age 72, just two days before the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception. (Nate Guidry/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)

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Hall of Fame NFL running back Franco Harris dies at 72

The Steelers legend finished his NFL career by running for 170 yards in eight games with the Seahawks…

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett reacts to a call during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Seattle. The 49ers won 21-13. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Seahawks’ Lockett out vs. Chiefs after hand surgery

Seattle coach Pete Carroll is optimistic the standout wide receiver will return quickly; other key players may also…

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, top, sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Seahawks currently on outside of playoff picture

A loss to the 49ers and results from the rest of the league over the weekend didn’t help…

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant, left, and linebacker Jordyn Brooks walk off the field after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Reeling Seahawks have to regroup to keep playoff hopes alive

Seattle has lost four of five heading into an extremely difficult game in Kansas City next Saturday.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Seahawks’ Lockett to undergo surgery on broken hand

The team is optimistic he can return before the season ends.

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) fumbles while being hit by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, right, and cornerback Jimmie Ward (1) during the first half of Thursday night’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 21-13 loss to the 49ers

Seattle is overmatched up front on both offense and defense as San Francisco clinches the division.

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) walks off the field during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle, WA. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 40-34. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)

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Archbishop Murphy grad Lucas recalls time with Leach at WSU

‘The most interesting man in college football’ passed away suddenly this week at age 61.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) gets rid of the ball while pressured by San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr., left, defensive end Jordan Willis, middle, and defensive end Drake Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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49ers topple Seahawks to clinch NFC West title

Seattle’s offense struggles against San Francisco’s pressure as the Seahawks fall 21-13 for their fourth loss in the…

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

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NFL preview: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

The 49ers look to wrap up the NFC West title in Seattle once again.

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 30-24 loss to the Panthers

Seattle’s run defense falters once again as the Seahawks’ playoff chances take a hit.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) scores a touchdown past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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NFL preview: Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks begin a defining two-game stretch when they host the Panthers on Sunday afternoon.

Seattle Seahawks running back Tony Jones Jr. runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Seahawks backfield depth getting tested entering stretch run

Tony Jones Jr., claimed off waivers in October, could play a key role for the team over the…

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) runs with the ball as Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Seahawks WR Lockett moves up team record books

The consistent veteran is now third in all-time receptions and second in receiving TDs.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts on a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Analysis: Smith keeps adding to comeback season with Seahawks

Sunday’s game-winning drive is just another chapter, but Seattle must find a way to fix its porous run…

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 27-23 victory over the Rams

Quarterback Geno Smith leads the way as Seattle stays in the hunt in the NFC West

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 31-14. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

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NFL preview: Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams

Seahawks icon Bobby Wagner faces his old team for the first time with the Rams.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) running with the ball during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle, WA. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 40-34. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)

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Seahawks’ Walker struggling to find yards after strong start

Since exploding with 6.1 yards per carry through Week 7, Walker has averaged just 2.9 in the past…

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll yells from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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Commentary: Who are the real Seahawks? We’re about to find out

After two straight losses Seattle will soon have to right the ship or its feel-good start will end…

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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Analysis: Seahawks hoping to snap untimely losing skid

Since surging to the top of the NFC West, Seattle has dropped two straight.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs around Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) during the first half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 40-34 OT loss to the Raiders

Seattle’s run defense struggles again as the Seahawks drop a game they’ll feel they should have won.