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Leonard Williams swiped at Davis Allen during an altercation between the players in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 24

10 best non-QBs in NFL's conference championship games

10 best non-quarterbacks in NFL's conference championship games

Let's take a look at the top-10 non-quarterbacks in this Sunday's conference championship games.

Rams' Kamren Kinchens shares why Seahawks are his favorite opponent

Patriots coaches echo players about challenge of facing Jarrett Stidham

Patriots respond to perceived called Super Bowl shot from Sean Payton

Cooper Kupp talks Rams storyline with Super Bowl trip on the line

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on his awful mistake about the Patriots

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 23

Leonard Williams Identifies What Makes Rams so Tough on Third Down

For the second straight week, the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks will face a team for the third time this season. Mike Macdonald’s club clashes with the Los Angeles Rams with an appearance in Super Bowl LX on the line.

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / January 21

'He's a smart kid' -- Seahawks All-Pro Leonard Williams credits impressive rookie for crucial play in win vs. 49ers

When the Seattle Seahawks selected left guard Grey Zabel at 18th overall, it was a surprise. However, he's been one of the more impactful rookies in this year's NFL Draft class.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 20

Leonard Williams explains Sam Darnold's changes with Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is getting ready for the biggest game of his career against the Los Angeles Rams. While Darnold has appeared in the Super Bowl before, he only did so as a backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 9

Seahawks star Leonard Williams sends a clear message to the rest of the NFL

Since training camp, the Seattle Seahawks have known how special their defense is. They were able to showcase that special and elite defense through all 18 weeks of the regular season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 8

Two Seahawks state obvious with Super Bowl hopes compared to last teams' achievements

The Seattle Seahawks (14-3) have been complimented on their ability to draft young stars and utilize most of their talents. That effect also applies to the front office’s ability to build a reliable and efficient team through free agency or trades.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 1

49ers vs. Seahawks final injury report: Trent Williams, George Kittle, 3 others questionable to play

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 18 contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Both teams have released their official injury reports, which are provided below.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

NFC Notes: Josh Sweat, Leonard Williams, Cardinals, Seahawks

The NFL announced its Pro Bowl rosters last week, one of its most significant individual awards, even if the flaws with the voting process are highlighted annually.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 13

ESPN predicts Leonard Williams stuffs Colts' Offensive Player of the Year candidate

Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts has too many compelling storylines to count. Philip Rivers' unlikely return to the field is just one angle we'll be following closely.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 11

Leonard Williams points to low-key attribute that makes Mike Macdonald great

The past two years have been a boost for the Seattle Seahawks (10-3), and one key reason why is second-year Mike Macdonald. Since arriving in Seattle, Macdonald has made the team more focused and utilized the entire roster and each position group.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Leonard Williams, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan were both asked if they expect WR Brandon Aiyuk to return this season, as it appears the two sides are headed towards a nasty divorce.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 2

Seahawks should have at least 7 Pro Bowlers, but they won't

The Seattle Seahawks had just three Pro Bowlers in the 2024-25 season, and two of them made it as alternates (Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams).

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 30

Seahawks have two defenders that are easily Pro-Bowl players this season

This 2025 NFL Season has been huge for the Seattle Seahawks (8-3) as they’ve become a surprise contender for a Super Bowl run. One thing that shouldn’t be a surprise is the elite production from most of the members on the defense, especially defensive end/tackle Leonard Williams and second-year defensive tackle Byron Murphy II.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 25

2 Seahawks defenders among top-5 in critical pass-rush category

The Seattle Seahawks' pass rush has been among the NFL's best in 2025. It hasn't just been one player carrying that effort, either. Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II are both among the top-5 in pressures among defensive tackles through Week 12, per Seahawks blogger Brian Nemhauser.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 24

Stat shows Seahawks pass rush had monster game vs Titans

It's no secret that the pride and joy of the Seattle Seahawks this season is the fearsome defensive line that got even better in the off-season with the addition of edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / October 11

The NFL just made Seahawks defender Leonard Williams' frustrating week even worse with some tough news the day before a massive showdown in Jacksonville

Any time you lose at home, it's tough. Dropping a heartbreaking game is also tough. Add in giving up 38 points on defense? Oh man. That made this week especially rough for the Seattle Seahawks defense.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Veteran Seattle Seahawks player earns back some respect from around the NFL after a few down years by making prestigious list

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams is coming off perhaps the best year of his career. A former first-round pick by the New York Jets in 2016, Williams was traded to Seattle midway through the 2023 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Rumors / February 6

Seahawks Rework Leonard Williams’ Deal

With the new league year approaching, teams on currently on pace to be over the 2025 salary cap have work to do on the cost-cutting front. The Seahawks are among them, and they have manufactured some breathing room through simple means.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 6

Seahawks Restructuring DL Leonard Williams For $14.1 Million In Cap Space

Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap reports the Seahawks are restructuring DL Leonard Williams‘ contract to open up $14.1 million in cap space. Fitzgerald

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / December 8, 2024

NFL hits Leonard Williams with news he doesn't want to hear after his monster day in Seahawks win over Jets

The Seattle Seahawks battled back from down two touchdowns early to defeat the New York Jets in Week 13. A big reason for their win was the incredible performance from Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / September 25, 2024

Injuries to Seahawks D-line could prove costly vs. Lions

Injuries to Seahawks D-line could prove costly in prime-time bout with Lions

The Seattle Seahawks could have issues creating a push against the pass with two of their key defensive players currently working through injury concerns.

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Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 17, 2024

Grading Leonard Williams’ 3-year, $64.5 million contract with Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks inked their star defensive lineman Leonard Williams to a three-year $64.5 million deal. Seattle acquired Williams at the 2023 trade deadline for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13, 2024