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Duke Tobin was not shy when he stated that the Bengals need more talent on defense, specifically in the pass rush. Luckily for Tobin, in a playoff field littered with impending free agents on defense, there are a number of pass rushers set to hit free agency that would instantly boost the potential of what has been a lackluster unit.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 10

Two Seahawks listed among players with most to prove in the postseason

It’s not easy to make the NFL postseason (although it’s a lot easier than it used to be). Even for a young player with plenty of time left in the league, every playoff berth might be your last, and there’s immense pressure to make this appearance the one where you get to the Super Bowl.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 19

Seahawks PFF grades: Ken Walker shines, Sam Darnold rebounds & Boye Mafe bombs

Thursday night's incredible comeback win for the Seattle Seahawks was a revealing one in a lot of ways. First of all, it proved that Seattle can beat the Los Angeles Rams - even with Matt Stafford in the lineup.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 22

ESPN insider on why Seattle Seahawks didn't make more deals at NFL trade deadline

Going into the 2025 NFL trade deadline, the Seattle Seahawks were rumored to be the most aggressive team. In addition to looking for more talent to boost their roster, reports state that both Riq Woolen and Boye Mafe were being offered up as trade-bait.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 9

A recent trade deadline report is giving Chiefs fans déjà vu

Leading up to the 2025 NFL trade deadline, the Kansas City Chiefs were a team rumored to be in on a lot of deals. However, the deadline came and went, and the Chiefs weren’t involved in any last-minute trades.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Chiefs Dealt Unfortunate Roster Setback Amid NFL Season

The Kansas City Chiefs are currently on their bye week in Week 10 of the NFL season. Despite not playing in Week 10, the Chiefs were spotlighted for a trade they nearly finalized ahead of the NFL's trade deadline.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 9

Seattle Seahawks came very close to trading Boye Mafe to AFC heavyweight at deadline

Just a couple days before the NFL trade deadline, we learned that the Seattle Seahawks were taking calls not only on cornerback Riq Woolen, but outside linebacker Boye Mafe, as well.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 9

How Chiefs Were Inches From Acquiring Edge Rusher at Deadline

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs took a lot of heat for coming up empty at the trade deadline. But to no one’s surprise, they were extremely close to consummating at least two deals.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

The Chiefs-Seahawks trade that died on 1-yard line

The Kansas City Chiefs came within inches of completing one of the NFL trade deadline’s biggest moves, only for the deal to collapse just before the clock hit zero.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 7

Seahawks projected to pick Boye Mafe replacement in 2026 NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks are navigating the second half of the regular season as they look to try and get back to the playoffs, but there are people in the building keeping an eye on the top prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Seahawks rumors: 2 standout players drawing trade interest before deadline

The Seattle Seahawks are on the radar ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, with teams calling about cornerback Riq Woolen and linebacker Boye Mafe, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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Seattle Seahawks News / ESPN / November 1

Sources: Teams eye Seahawks vets in trade talks

Teams have inquired to the Seahawks about the availability of standout linebacker Boye Mafe and former Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen, sources told ESPN.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Seahawks CB Riq Woolen & LB Boye Mafe Drawing Trade Interest

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that teams have inquired about potential trades for Seahawks CB Riq Woolen and LB Boye Mafe. Schefter says that Seattle hasn’t wanted to move either player before next week’s deadline.

Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30

Seahawks unlikely to retain Boye Mafe

After a quiet start to the season from Boye Mafe, the Seahawks fourth-year edge rusher seems likely to leave Seattle this offseason. Mafe was the No. 40 overall pick in the 2022 draft and started three games as a rookie.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 25

Seahawks lose key pass veteran pass-rusher vs. Cardinals

It's a good thing the Seattle Seahawks emphasized depth at their edge rusher positions this offseason. After Boye Mafe entered the Seahawks' Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals with a questionable designation, they will now be without veteran pass-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence for the rest of the contest, per The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 12

Seattle Seahawks insider hits the bullseye with bold take on Boye Mafe

The Seattle Seahawks already had a pretty strong edge rotation going into the 2025 offseason. It got even better when they swapped out the underperforming Dre'Mont Jones and replaced him with DeMarcus Lawrence, a four-time Pro Bowler with 61.5 career sacks.

Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Rumors / July 10

Seahawks not working on an extension with linebacker

The 2022 second-round pick, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He broke out in 2023 with 9.0 sacks and 25 pressures, but could not quite match that pace last seasons under new head coach Mike Macdonald.

Seattle Seahawks 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.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / June 23

Seattle Seahawks edge rusher named trade target for serious Super Bowl contender

The Seattle Seahawks have a bunch of players up for new contracts this coming offseason - and odds are they won't find the room to pay all of them. That means we could see some really talented Seattle players on the trade block later this year, depending on how the season goes.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / June 15

Boye Mafe explains how the Seahawks defense turned the corner last season

At their peak the Seattle Seahawks not only defined defensive excellence in the NFL, they influenced the way half the defenses around the league approached the game.

Seattle Seahawks News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 13, 2024

'He's on the cusp of being a superstar': Rave review for ex-Gopher Boye Mafe

Boye Mafe had a breakout second season in the NFL in 2023 when he racked up 58 total pressures and nine sacks for the Seattle Seahawks. After recording nine pressures and one sack in Week 1, he looks like he's leveled up as one of the most promising young pass rushers in the league.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9, 2023

MVPs for all 16 NFC teams at the midpoint

Quarterback is the most important position in football, but only two of them — both in the NFC East — earned Yardbarker's team MVP honors through Week 9. With a superlative performance through nine games, meanwhile, only one rookie earned our team award.

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