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3 Seahawks Position Battles to Watch During Preseason Opener vs Cowboys

Preseason football is back as the Seattle Seahawks will play in their first exhibition game on Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys. While these games aren't always ultra-competitive, they do offer a perfect opportunity for players to prove they can get the job done in live game situations against opposing teams.

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Seahawks sign star player to $132 million contract extension

One of the top cornerbacks in the NFL has a new $132 million deal in his back pocket. The Seattle Seahawks reached an agreement with cornerback Devon Witherspoon on a four-year, $132 million contract extension.

Devon Witherspoon News / Field Level Media / August 15

Report: Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon lands $132M extension

The Seattle Seahawks are in agreement with Devon Witherspoon on a four-year, $132 million extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, ESPN reported Saturday.

Demarcus Lawrence News / Field Level Media / August 15

Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence: 'This will be my last year'

Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence plans to retire following the 2026 season, his 13th in the NFL. The five-time Pro Bowl selection told a Yahoo Sports reporter on Friday that "this will be my last year." Lawrence, 34, won the Super Bowl with Seattle last season following 11 campaigns with the Dallas Cowboys.

Devon Witherspoon News / Pro Football Rumors / August 15

Seahawks, CB Devon Witherspoon Agree To Extension

The Seahawks made Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL in March, and now, they have agreed to a new contract with Devon Witherspoon that will top the cornerback market.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Sam Darnold News / The Spun / August 15

Bomani Jones Ripped For 'Terrible' Sam Darnold Claim

Former ESPN analyst Bomani Jones has fired up a debate this weekend regarding Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. After revitalizing his NFL career on the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, Darnold signed a three-year contract with the Seahawks and immediately helped the franchise win a Super Bowl.

Demarcus Lawrence News / EssentiallySports / August 15

Cowboys Legend Makes Retirement Decision After Winning a Super Bowl With the Seahawks

DeMarcus Lawrence spent 11 years in Dallas chasing a championship that never came, watching the Cowboys repeatedly turn big expectations into early playoff exits.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp go viral for being ‘completely in sync’ on Hard Knocks

The Seattle Seahawks seamlessly transitioned to head coach Mike Macdonald and won the Super Bowl just two years after moving on from Pete Carroll. Now, they have to figure out how to stay on top, which is a particularly trying task when you share a division with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / August 14

Predicting Seahawks Starters vs Cowboys in Preseason Week 1

The Seattle Seahawks will be in action this weekend as they host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 of the NFL preseason. Head coach Mike Macdonald said that Seattle won't play their established starters in the opener, which means stars such as Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Devon Witherspoon will all sit this one out.

Mike Macdonald News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Mike Macdonald, Seahawks to Lose Super Bowl Champ After 2026 NFL Season

The Seattle Seahawks are set to begin their Super Bowl defense with plenty of memories from last season still fresh. Seattle capped that run by lifting the Lombardi Trophy against the New England Patriots, and the team now gets its first opportunity to start another title chase.

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Demarcus Lawrence News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14

Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence To Retire After 2026 Season

DeMarcus Lawrence considered retirement after the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX-winning campaign, but he decided to come back for a second Seahawks slate. Year 2 in Seattle is now set to be the veteran defensive end’s last.

Demarcus Lawrence News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14

Seahawks OLB DeMarcus Lawrence Says 2026 Will Be Final Season

Seahawks veteran OLB DeMarcus Lawrence tells Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports that 2026 will be his final season. Lawrence said he considered retirement this offseason, as his wife and six children remained in Dallas while he played the season out in Seattle away from them.

Terrion Arnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / August 14

Three Effects Terrion Arnold‘s Signing Does for the Seahawks in 2026

Cornerback Terrion Arnold was one of the biggest topics coming out of the second episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks. The Seattle Seahawks had him in for a workout despite several questions about him being accused in an eight-count felony kidnapping and robbery case.

Sam Darnold News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Sam Darnold News Announced Before 2nd Seahawks Season

Sam Darnold's career resurgence continues to earn recognition as the Seattle Seahawks quarterback prepares for his second season with the franchise. Darnold entered Seattle with plenty to prove after a career that included stops with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / August 14

Seahawks Will Dig Deep At Running Back Tomorrow VS Cowboys

There’s plenty of intrigue and mystery surrounding the running back position for the Seahawks this season. You’ve got a first round rookie, a veteran coming off an ACL tear, and a sparsely-used backup from another team in the rotation.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14

Patriots' Vrabel addresses Brady, Seahawks Super Bowl accusation

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses Tom Brady, Seahawks Super Bowl accusation

One of the more unique NFL-related storylines of the summer involved Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald revealing that he spoke with a "conflict of interest" before Super Bowl LX.

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Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold despite legal case

In one of the most controversial moves of the offseason, the defending champions are adding more talent.

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Nick Emmanwori News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / August 14

The Biggest Mistake Seahawks Can't Afford to Make This Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Nick Emmanwori is slowly making his way back to the practice field after starting the training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List as he was recovering from offseason ankle surgery.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

If there wasn't enough attention on the Seattle Seahawks this preseason, the defending Super Bowl champions put themselves even more in the NFL spotlight on Thursday.

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Saints hit with concerning injury to rookie WR Jordyn Tyson

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 12

Adam Schefter shares bold take on Patriots QB Drake Maye's long-term expectations

The New England Patriots returned to the scene in head coach Mike Vrabel's first season at the helm in 2025, ranking inside the top 10 in both offense (eighth) and defense (third) before losing to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

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Matt Hasselbeck News / Total Pro Sports / August 12

Seattle Seahawks Legendary QB Takes Part In Major CTE Brain Study

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is stepping up to help researchers solve one of football’s biggest health mysteries. According to ESPN and The Associated Press, Hasselbeck spent two days at Boston University participating in a major study on CTE, a progressive brain disease caused by repeated head impacts.