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Seahawks to Anchor Historic Wednesday Kickoff; Rams and 49ers Head Down Under

SEATTLE, WA — The NFL is tearing up the traditional Week 1 script for 2026. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks won’t wait for Thursday to begin their title defense; instead, they will kick off the season on a rare Wednesday night at 8:20 p.m.

NFL News / Football Analysis / March 19

Seahawks’ Divide Turns Super Bowl Hero Against Team—MVP Pushed Toward Chiefs’ $43.05M Deal

The report landed like a grenade in a quiet room. Kenneth Walker III, the Seahawks’ running back, didn’t demand a trade on camera. Didn’t torch the coaching staff on social media.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 19

Seahawks 2026 NFL free agency grades for every signing including Rashid Shaheed

The Seattle Seahawks, and especially their fans, won’t be sweating the free agency cycle too much after winning Super Bowl LX in dominant fashion, but the front office and the organization as a whole are still certainly focused on chasing a repeat.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 18

Revisiting the last time the NFL used replacement refs in 2012 amid concerns about potential lockout

Someone should remind the NFL what happened the last time it employed replacement referees.

NFL could be bringing back disastrous 'replacement refs'

Browns propose new NFL rule on when teams can trade draft picks

NFLPA exposed as beyond repair with JC Tretter's election as executive director

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 18

4 Reasons the Seahawks Won Free Agency

All of the Seattle Seahawks' 2026 free agents are accounted for now that wide receiver Cody White has been re-signed. Out of a huge class, the team only lost five players — a testament to general manager John Schneider's patience with the market.

Rashid Shaheed News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 18

Critics Should Stop Overreacting to Seahawks' Rashid Shaheed Signing

Much like it is with every Super Bowl champion, the Seattle Seahawks faced some tough free agency departures. The Seahawks lost some key talent on both sides of the ball, but they made a statement by returning several stars and role players.

Cody White News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18

Seahawks Re-Signed WR Cody White

The Seahawks announced on Wednesday that they are re-signing veteran WR Cody White to a one-year deal. White, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in 2020.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Seahawks’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency

The latest discussions surrounding the Seahawks’ draft focus on the secondary, and after Mel Kiper Jr.’s new mock draft, released post-free agency, has Seattle selecting Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood at No.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 18

Seahawks WR Duo’s Top 10 Ranking Reveals Jaxon Smith-Njigba Doing Heavy Lifting

After releasing Tyler Lockett and trading DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Seattle Seahawks went into the 2025 season with questions at the wide receiver position.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Seahawks set for Wednesday season opener, followed by 49ers-Rams in Australia

Though the start of the NFL season is nowhere near close, there have been details to come out about potential days for Week 1 to open. Of course, the Super

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 18

Seahawks’ Emanuel Wilson Signing Called Free Agency’s Most Head-Scratching Move

The Seattle Seahawks had a magical season in 2025, which resulted in their second Super Bowl win in franchise history. After defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, the Seahawks saw several key players sign elsewhere in NFL free agency.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 18

Seahawks, Rams Have Another Matchup This Offseason

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are brewing one of the league's strongest rivalries, and it will continue to bleed into the offseason. Both teams are figuring out their futures at the wide receiver position as Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua lead the way for their teams.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 18

Seahawks Free Agency: What They Got Right — and What They Missed So Far

The Seattle Seahawks are building a team that they think can win another Super Bowl, but that doesn't mean they've been perfect in every move they've made.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 18

Pros and Cons of Seahawks’ Drafting CB Colton Hood After Free Agency

The start of NFL Free Agency hasn’t been completely ideal for the Seattle Seahawks, but it has been proficient enough to keep them in contention for the Super Bowl.

NFL News / Football Analysis / March 18

Kenneth Walker III Joins Chiefs After Seahawks Decision Sparked Frustration

Twenty-seven carries. A hundred and thirty-five yards. A 49-yard touchdown run was wiped off the board by a holding call on the center. Jason Myers went 5-for-5 on field goals, at least four of them set up directly by Walker’s legs.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 17

Seahawks Signing Rashid Shaheed Puts Writing on the Wall for Cooper Kupp

The Seattle Seahawks are supposed to have one of the best wide receiver rooms in the league next season with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp leading the way.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 17

It's Time For Seahawks to Re-Sign Jaxon Smith-Njigba

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping to take care of their own guys this offseason and that should include players who aren't free agents. Now that the Seahawks

George Holani News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16

Seahawks RB George Holani Signs ERFA Tender

As expected, George Holani will be back in Seattle next season. The team announced that the running back has signed his exclusive rights free agent tender.

Seattle Seahawks News / NHANFL / March 16

Taxing the Cap: Seahawks GM Sounds Alarm Over Washington’s New Millionaires Tax

SEATTLE, WA — The NFL’s $301.2 million salary cap is no longer a level playing field. Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider confirmed Thursday that Washington’s newly passed 9.9% “millionaires tax” has already triggered a wave of warnings from agents.

Ernest Jones News / NHANFL / March 15

Super Bowl LX Champ Ernest Jones IV: Seahawks ‘Dark Side’ Defense Is Just Getting Started

SEATTLE — The confetti from the Seahawks’ 29-13 win over New England in Super Bowl LX hasn’t even settled, but the front office is already retooling. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV joined Ian Rapoport on “The Insiders” this morning to break down the team’s aggressive start to the 2026 league year.

Kenneth Walker News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Kenneth Walker was ‘irked’ with Seahawks before his departure

Kenneth Walker III’s decision to leave the Seattle Seahawks may have been a long time coming.

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Brandon Pili News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Seahawks Sign S Rodney Thomas; Re-Sign S D’Anthony Bell, DT Brandon Pili

The Seahawks made a handful of minor defensive moves today. Most notably, the team added former Colts starting safety Rodney Thomas, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / March 12