Seattle Seahawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / December 5

How Seahawks could make shocking Sam Darnold decision after season

Quarterback Sam Darnold has been one of the top acquisitions of this past NFL offseason, as he helped the Seattle Seahawks enter December with a record of 9-3. That said, some continue to worry that Darnold could turn into a figurative pumpkin on the biggest stages over the next month or so.

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

Falcons, Kirk Cousins prepare for 'challenging' Seahawks defense

Pete Carroll’s desperation is dragging the Las Vegas Raiders down

George Pickens' red flags have reportedly followed him from Steelers to Cowboys

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 5

Is Seahawks' Week 14 matchup vs. Falcons a trap game?

At this point in the NFL season, every game could have massive playoff implications — especially matchups within conferences or divisions. The Seattle Seahawks (9-3) have what, on paper, should be an easy win in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 5

ESPN gives Seahawks simple offensive plan in ranking NFL's 'best' players

Not that the Seattle Seahawks need too much tinkering. They are 9-3, tied for first in the NFC West and one of the best teams in the NFL. Nonetheless, ESPN has some simple suggestions: run behind Grey Zabel, and have Sam Darnold throw deep to Rashid Shaheed and often to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Mark Andrews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in receiving yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receptions through first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing yard games in NFL history' quiz

The 'Most receptions in a single NFL season' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 5

Is one Seahawks player earning his way to a much larger contract?

Entering the 2025 NFL Season, there was a lot of hype and hope surrounding cornerback Riq Woolen with the Seattle Seahawks. Woolen had a solid training camp followed by a few rough games to start the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / December 4

Seahawks defense surging as injuries clear ahead of critical week 14 matchup with Falcons

The Seahawks enter Week 14 with one of the NFL’s hottest defenses and a roster finally returning to full strength. Sunday’s trip to Atlanta offers a chance to strengthen their NFC playoff position against a Falcons team sliding fast.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

Richard Sherman pours cold water on popular comparison for Seahawks defense

Once the Legion of Boom was fully disbanded (except for the few years Bobby Wagner was the last remaining member), the Seattle Seahawks' defense was bad.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

Seahawks already-dominant defensive line about to get even better

If you thought the Seattle Seahawks defensive line was among the best (if not the best) in the NFL, buckle up - because they're about to get even better.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 4

Seahawks Make Two Roster Moves

The Seattle Seahawks signed RB Myles Gaskin to their practice squad and waived DT Quinton Bohanna in a corresponding move. Seattle’s practice squad now includes: WR Tyrone Broden (Injured) C Federico Maranges (International) LB Jamie Sheriff DT J.R.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

Analyst expects big contract for one pending Seahawks FA

No team has clinched a spot in the 2025 NFL playoffs. Nevertheless, Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated have taken a very early look into the 2026 free-agent market.

Mike Macdonald News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

One thing will keep Seattle Seahawks afloat in 2025

Mike Macdonald led the Seattle Seahawks to a 10-7 finish in 2024 in his first season as an NFL head coach. Unfortunately for the club, the ‘Hawks were the only team in the league to win at least 10 games and not earn an invitation to the playoffs.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

NFL analyst predicts embarrassing day for Seahawks offense against Falcons

The Seattle Seahawks have historically fared well against the Atlanta Falcons, winning 13 of 22 matchups overall, including three of the last four and three in a row in Atlanta.

Seattle Seahawks News / Bleacher Report / December 4

Watch: Can the Seahawks make a deep playoff run?

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

Why Kenneth Walker III is among NFL players under most pressure to finish 2025

The Seattle Seahawks have been determined to field a dominant run game ever since Mike Macdonald took over as their head coach almost two years ago. The first season that didn't work out, as Ryan Grubb abandoned the run quickly.

Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

Seahawks' Sam Darnold tumbles in NFL QB power rankings after dud vs. Vikings

The Seattle Seahawks' defense looks good enough to carry them to a Super Bowl. However, there are troubling clouds hanging over Seattle's offense, which is beginning to live up to all the doom-and-gloom predictions we saw this past offseason.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

Seahawks star must step up to land nice deal in free agency

The Seattle Seahawks made an investment to give quarterback Sam Darnold an explosive weapon rather than solidify the offensive line more, add an explosive pass rusher, or find another valuable cornerback.

Grey Zabel News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 4

Where ESPN ranks Seahawks' Grey Zabel among this year's rookie class

After years of average or mediocre play from the offensive line, the Seattle Seahawks made a big investment this past offseason to improve the unit. One of the biggest moves to improve the offense is through the 2025 NFL Draft, where North Dakota State star guard Grey Zabel was there for the Seahawks to take at No.

Johnathan Hankins News / Pro Football Rumors / December 3

Veteran DT Johnathan Hankins could have hard time finding new team after Seahawks' latest move

Hankins’ level of play has leveled out as he continues to count the seasons.

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Season receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 3

Analyst delivers verdict on Seahawks' NFC West title quest

The Seattle Seahawks are in a three-horse race for the NFC West division crown with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. It will be a very interesting final five weeks of the season, where the standings could come down a tedious tiebreaker.

Myles Gaskin News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 3

Seahawks re-sign prolific former UW rusher

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back a former hometown star on their practice squad just a few days after he made his regular-season debut with the team.

Johnathan Hankins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

Seahawks Cut DT Johnathan Hankins From Reserve NFI List

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Seattle Seahawks released DT Johnathan Hankins from the reserve non-football injury list with a settlement. The wire specified it was a non-injury settlement.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

Seahawks Bring RB Myles Gaskin Back To Practice Squad

The Seattle Seahawks announced they have re-signed RB Myles Gaskin to the practice squad. The team added it has one open spot on the active roster and one on the practice squad still. Seattle’s practice squad now includes: WR Tyrone Broden (Injured) C Federico Maranges (International) LB Jamie Sheriff DT J.R.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Shawn Alexander breaks down Kenneth Walker–Zach Charbonnet Seahawks debate

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the dominant teams of the 2025 season. This team can make a serious playoff run this year with the talent on both sides of the ball.

Julian Love News / Pro Football Rumors / November 29