Seahawks — Week of 2026-08-15 to 2026-08-21

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The Seattle Seahawks secured a massive defensive cornerstone, locking up All-Pro cornerback Devon “Spoon” Witherspoon to a record-breaking four-year, $132 million extension with $101 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid corner in NFL history. Off the field, the franchise is heading into a new era after NFL committees unanimously recommended approval of a monumental $9.612 billion sale of the team from the Paul G. Allen estate to a group led by the family of venture capitalist Vinod Khosla. League owners are scheduled to finalize this blockbuster, franchise-altering transaction next Wednesday in Atlanta.

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Cornerback Reinforcements: Trevon Diggs Signs as Terrion Arnold’s Complex Saga Continues · Reddit To address critical cornerback depth behind Spoon, the front office signed former Cowboys All-Pro Trevon Diggs to a low-risk, one-year league-minimum deal worth $1.215 million, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Aden Durde. Meanwhile, the team still plans to sign highly touted rookie corner Terrion Arnold, though he is expected to immediately land on the Commissioner’s Exempt List due to facing eight felony charges. Front office analysts note it makes strategic sense to delay Arnold’s official signing until after final roster cuts so he does not occupy an active roster spot during cuts.

Preseason Opener Sloppiness Gives Way to Feisty, Competitive Nashville Joint Practices · Reddit The Seahawks kicked off the Mike Macdonald era with a sloppy 17-7 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys, which Macdonald noted fell well below standard but gave him plenty of teaching moments. The intensity surged when the squad traveled to Nashville for joint practices, highlighted by first-round rookie Byron Murphy slinging Titans running back Tyjae Spears to the ground and sparking a massive, team-wide scuffle. On offense, quarterback Sam Darnold quieted some skeptics by connecting on several beautiful deep balls in camp and tossing an explosive wheel-route touchdown to George Holani during the joint session.

Jake Bobo Carted Off as VMAC Training Room Faces Key Health Trials · Reddit The Seahawks suffered a devastating blow during joint practices in Nashville when standout wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off with what is feared to be a serious, long-term knee injury. While 12s are holding their breath for final MRI results, the team did get some positive health updates as top rookie running back Jadarian Price returned to full pads after lower-body soreness, and right tackle Abraham Lucas and wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. recovered quickly from brief heat-related exits.

National Hype Peaks with Future Power Rankings Top Spot and Hard Knocks Buzz · ESPN National media has finally recognized Seattle’s elite roster, with ESPN ranking the defending Super Bowl champions at #1 overall in their NFL Future Power Rankings with a massive 88.7 score. Fans are loving the championship-caliber culture shown on HBO’s Hard Knocks, which has put Mike Macdonald’s “play without fear” philosophy on full display and showcased Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s elite route-running clinics.

12s Pulse

The 12s rode an absolute emotional roller-coaster this week, oscillating between pure euphoria over Devon Witherspoon’s massive contract extension and absolute dread following Jake Bobo’s knee injury. Despite lingering nerves about cornerback depth and quarterback development under the new staff, fans are fully embracing the physical, tough identity Mike Macdonald is instilling in this young defense. Backed by a national #1 future ranking and some highlight-reel performances from rookies like Tyrice Knight, confidence remains high that this squad has the pieces to run it back.