Seattle Seahawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / HITC / September 22

‘He lost it’… Mike Macdonald reveals Sean Payton’s secret Spygate cheating accusation against Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has revealed how he fell out with Denver Broncos counterpart Sean Payton. A secret feud has been simmering behind the scenes in the NFL.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Seahawks Power Rankings Roundup: Steady After Week 2 Blowout Win

The Seattle Seahawks barely had to break a sweat in Week 2. The team easily dispatched of the division rival Arizona Cardinals, winning 31-7. It was another elite defensive performance by the best unit in the league, and the offense did enough, even without Sam Darnold, to keep this game well out of reach.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL total passing-TD leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 22

Three Risers and Fallers After Seahawks' Week 2 vs. Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks had a slow start on the road against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. After the 7-7 tie at halftime, the floodgates opened and the Seahawks found a rhythm.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 22

Why Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Might Be NFL's Offensive Player of the Year Again

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba lost his starting quarterback five plays into the season. His first game featured a marquee matchup against an elite corner in Christian Gonzalez.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Seahawks' 3 Most Surprising Players Through the First Two Games

The Seattle Seahawks are riding high. The team has barely had to break a sweat through two weeks, and they are looking like one of the best teams in the league again heading into Week 3.

Mike Macdonald News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 22

Seahawks Set Franchise Record — But Mike Macdonald Doesn't Care

The Seattle Seahawks are one of eight teams that find themselves 2-0 at the end of two weeks of the NFL season. However, out of those eight teams, the Seahawks are the only squad to have won 10 games to finish last season off.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / September 22

Seahawks HC addresses Sam Darnold, Drew Lock plan after report

Mike Macdonald addresses Sam Darnold, Drew Lock plan after report

Darnold hasn't played since he suffered a glute injury that has been called a "very unique soft-tissue" issue on the Seahawks' opening possession of their Week 1 game.

Seahawks leaving door open for Sam Darnold, Drew Lock move vs. Commanders

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald clarifies Jadarian Price injury with a silver lining

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price exited Sunday’s 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals with what was initially reported as a chest injury.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

Grading Each Position After Seahawks Win vs. Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks should be feeling good after their 31-7 victory against the Arizona Cardinals inside State Farm Stadium. The Seahawks showed why they are the defending Super Bowl champions in their blowout victory.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

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Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 21

The Seahawks' Defense Will Only Get Scarier in 2026

When Mike Macdonald was hired by the Seattle Seahawks, one thing became clear immediately- the defense was going to get much better. Well, not only has the defense gotten better, but it’s now the best unit in the league.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21

3 Most Surprising Stats from Seahawks’ Week 2 Victory Over Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks don’t have too much to complain about through two weeks. The team was able to knock off the New England Patriots in Week 1, even without Sam Darnold.

Sam Darnold News / Field Level Media / September 21

Seahawks plan for Sam Darnold to return to practice Wednesday

The Seattle Seahawks expect quarterback Sam Darnold to participate in practice Wednesday as he recovers from a glute injury. Darnold suffered what the Seahawks called a "unique" soft-tissue injury on the fifth play of the season Sept.

Drew Lock News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

Why Drew Lock is Thriving as the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback

Anyone who was gunning for the Seattle Seahawks to sign or trade for another quarterback while starter Sam Darnold is sidelined with an injury has to be feeling silly at this point.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

Seahawks Week 2 Snap Counts: Macdonald Keeping Defense Fresh, Hungry

The Seattle Seahawks’ season-opening win over the New England Patriots, with backup quarterback Drew Lock leading the way, feels far less flukey after Week 2.

Nick Emmanwori News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Nick Emmanwori is set to ‘accelerate’ into Week 3, making Seahawks defense even scarier

The Seattle Seahawks looked just fine without quarterback Sam Darnold against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday. Seattle’s defense has looked just as efficient with star safety Nick Emmanwori not 100 percent.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

5 Highest, 5 Lowest Seahawks Week 2 Grades vs. Cardinals

Even with Sam Darnold suffering an injury on the first drive of the season, the Seattle Seahawks are off to a hot start in the 2026 season. Their 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals improved their record to 2-0 and they're going to be favored over the 0-2 Washington Commanders (who lost Jayden Daniels to an elbow injury) in Week 3.

DK Metcalf News / Athlon Sports / September 21

It's Clear the Seahawks Won the DK Metcalf Trade

Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks had a big decision to make. The team had to decide if they wanted to keep star wide receiver DK Metcalf and give him a huge extension, or if they preferred to count on the young Jaxon Smith-Njigba and spend Metcalf’s money elsewhere.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Stock Up, Stock Down for Seahawks Following Massive Week 2 Win

The Seahawks picked up a huge win over the Cardinals in Week 2. Huge in terms of importance and huge in terms of winning margin. The Seahawks walked out of Arizona with a 31-7 victory.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21