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Can Mike Macdonald produce another all-time great defense in Year 2 with Seahawks?

Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Parcells remains the only head coach in NFL history to take four different teams to the playoffs. He achieved this with the New York Giants, New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Dallas Cowboys, respectively.

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Klint Kubiak prioritizing the ground game in new-look Seattle Seahawks’ offense

It’s the kind of consistency no NFL team is looking for. In back-to-back seasons, the Seattle Seahawks have finished a dismal 28th in the league in rushing yards per game.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 6

Seattle Seahawks insider names unheralded DB as surprise standout

The Seattle Seahawks have a host of talent in the secondary, with Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen at cornerback and Julian Love at safety. In comparison, Coby Bryant seemingly falls between the cracks more often, but maybe he shouldn't.

Boye Mafe News / Field Gulls / July 6

Seahawks film review: What level can Boye Mafe reach in year four?

Can Mafe become an elite edge defender? The 2024 season confirmed that Boye Mafe is not just an athletic prospect — he is an edge rusher who is evolving technically and mentally.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 6

Seattle Seahawks stud Riq Woolen ranked among top corners hitting free agency in 2026

The Seattle Seahawks are on pace to have a boatload of salary cap space in 2026. According to figures at Over the Cap, Seattle will be sitting on around $55.88 million in cap room.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / July 6

Can you guess this Seahawks safety in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Seahawks player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey, Seahawks fans!

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 6

Can rookie Jalen Milroe pass Drew Lock for Seahawks’ QB2 job in 2025?

There was a time when Drew Lock looked poised to be a franchise quarterback. While he was unable to hold down the job with the Denver Broncos, he was given a fresh start with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022.

Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 6

Analyst indentifies intriguing 2022 NFL team as role model for Seahawks

The NFL is a copycat league, plain and simple. If one team finds success in a certain way, other teams will surely look to emulate it. Normally, teams look to Super Bowl winners, or at least consistent contenders, when deciding who to emulate.

Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 5

Mike Florio has Seahawks starter Sam Darnold on list of NFL QBs on hot seat in 2025

The Seattle Seahawks traded away Geno Smith this offseason, allowing him to reunite with former head coach Pete Carroll. With Smith gone, the Seahawks needed a new starter, and they were fortunate to land Sam Darnold in NFL free agency.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 5

Multiple Seahawks rivals ranked among NFL’s top Super Bowl contenders

Over the past four seasons, the Los Angeles Rams (2021 and 2024) and San Francisco 49ers (2022 and 2023) have ruled the roost in the division. Sean McVay’s team won Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Mike Macdonald News / Field Gulls / July 5

Seahawks reporter Gregg Bell explains how Mike Macdonald has already changed in Year 2

Seahawks insider Gregg Bell breaks down standout moments from minicamp, how Mike Macdonald is setting the tone in his second year, and what it all means for Seattle’s 2025 season hopes.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 5

PFF: JSN's fantasy value higher than ex-Seahawks WR DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf's value is no longer tied to the Seattle Seahawks' offense now that he's in Pittsburgh, and that's now boosting one of his rising former teammates — at least from a fantasy perspective.

Tyrice Knight News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 5

Surprise breakout star is Seahawks 'most promising building block' in 2025

The Seattle Seahawks found an absolute stud in the middle rounds during the 2024 NFL draft. At pick No. 118 overall, in the fourth round, they added UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / July 5

Olu Oluwatimi’s growth into the heart of the Seahawks offensive line

Could Oluwatimi be the starting center that Seattle has been looking for? Olu Oluwatimi’s season seemed destined to end as a backup. However, the surprising retirement of Connor Williams during the season gave the former Michigan player the starting job.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 5

Seahawks' Lumen Field ranked as top-five most iconic NFL venue

The Seattle Seahawks have called Lumen Field home for over 20 years now, and it's gone by several names during that time. First it was simply Seahawks Stadium from 2002-04, then Qwest Field from 2004-11, then CenturyLink Field from 2011-20 and finally Lumen Field since 2020.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / July 5

‘He Is Going To Assert Himself’: Raiders Rookie Gets Bold Prediction From NFL Expert

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, expectations are soaring for rookie running back Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders. Following a disappointing season where the Raiders ranked last in rushing yards, the team is banking on Jeanty to revitalize their ground game.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 4

New-look Seahawks skill group earns lower grade than Rams, 49ers, Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks are going to sport a very different offense in 2025. Not only did they swap out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold, but their skill-position group has changed, too.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 4

NFL free agency: Potential 'bargain-bin' addition still out there for Seahawks

Earlier this week, Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report listed about a half-dozen available free agents that could still help teams, and at what should be a good price.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 4

CBS tabs 2 Seattle Seahawks defenders best NFL player at their jersey numbers

Perhaps the most frustrating thing about the flawed conversation surrounding the Seattle Seahawks this offseason is that it's almost exclusively been focused on one side of the ball.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 4

Seattle Seahawks still have 2 critical position battles to settle in 2025

In year two under head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seattle Seahawks will be facing a lot of changes. Despite winning 10 games, Macdonald and general manager John Schneider decided to overhaul several positions.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 3

‘3 way-too-early 2026 NFL Draft prospects Seattle Seahawks must monitor

The 2026 NFL Draft is still nearly a year away, but for a franchise like the Seattle Seahawks, one that’s in the midst of a roster retool and still searching for long-term answers at several key positions, early scouting is essential.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / July 2

A bold Seahawks prediction has a weakness from the past couple of years turning into a massive strength during the 2025 season

The Seattle Seahawks have been slowly but surely improving their defense over the past three years. Under new head coach Mike Macdonald, they made a big jump. A new piece from A to Z Sports gave hot takes about each of the four NFC West teams.

J.T. Woods News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 2