Last season, the Seattle Seahawks identified a midseason need at inside linebacker and addressed it ahead of the trade deadline. That brought them Ernest Jones IV, who is now the heart of the defense.
Another week, another win for the Seattle Seahawks, who carry a 3-1 record into their mini-bye. Thursday night's close-call victory over the Arizona Cardinals was a major win for a franchise that looks to be a serious NFC contender for the first time since the 2015 campaign.
There may be no greater gap between two NFL cornerbacks than the one separating Riq Woolen in a normal game and Riq Woolen in a big game. The Seattle Seahawks' star cornerback undeniably has oodles of talent and athleticism that could in theory make him the greatest DB in the game.
Holding a slim 10-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Seattle Seahawks are relying on their defense and special teams to dictate their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
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The Seattle Seahawks finished 10-7 during Mike Macdonald’s debut season as head coach. The team overcame a midseason 1-5 slump and won six of its final eight games.
It's well known that the Seattle Seahawks' defense drastically improved around the halfway point of last season, going from a relatively inconsistent unit to one of the better ones in the NFL.
Ask the 2024 Detroit Lions or any number of other NFL teams over the years and they can tell you that injuries can derail even great teams, turning contenders in pretenders and playoff hopefuls into duds picking at the top of the draft.
Robert Saleh returns as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator following his time as the Jets’ head coach. San Francisco DL coach Kris Kocurek said Saleh’s scheme
“Let me root, root, root for the home tea…uh, player?” Borrowing here from the classic baseball tune “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” a song that is actually older than the National Football League.
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Ever since first-ballot Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner departed the Seattle Seahawks the first time in 2022, the team's linebacker position has been shaky at best.
The Seattle Seahawks' defense had a rollercoaster of a 2024 season. The unit started out strong, then faltered as the team lost five of six games, but turned it around again following the bye week and actually became one of the league's better defenses by the end.
They don't make NFL players much tougher than Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV. The former third-round pick has dealt with plenty of adversity since being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams back in 2021.
It was the NFL head-coaching debut for Mike Macdonald in 2024. The Seattle Seahawks finished 10-7 under their new sideline leader. The former defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens saw his side of the ball get off to a good start, suffer through a midseason slump, then close in impressive fashion.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Seahawks have agreed to a three-year extension with LB Ernest Jones IV on Sunday ahead of free agency. According to Rapoport, Jones will receive a three-year contract worth $33 million and includes $15 million guaranteed.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones has been an interesting name to watch over his time in the NFL. Playing for three teams over the course of his four-year rookie contract, the 25-year-old has developed into a tackling machine.
The Seahawks paused extension talks with Ernest Jones at the end of the regular season, but they’re still looking to re-sign the 25-year-old linebacker for 2025 and beyond.
Seahawks LB Ernest Jones told reporters after Sunday’s win over the Rams that he is “confident” that he and the team will be able to reach an agreement on a long-term deal before free agency. “We’re going to get it done.
Ian Rapoport reports that the Seahawks have “amicably paused discussions” with LB Ernest Jones IV on a contract extension. Rapoport adds that the two sides could resume talks at any time but for now, it appears Jones will hit free agency.
Seahawks’ impending free agent LB Ernest Jones IV said he would love to re-sign with Seattle this offseason. “Coaches like me; I love it here,” Jones said, via the team’s site.
The Rams abruptly traded linebacker Ernest Jones to the Titans this week in a move that surprised a lot of observers. Jones was perhaps more surprised than anyone, at least based on his first public comments following the deal.
He should help the Titans' defense improve after it ranked 18th in the league in points allowed (21.6) last season. He'll likely start at off-ball LB alongside free-agent signee Kenneth Murray.