Seahawks — Week of 2026-08-22 to 2026-08-28

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In a historic franchise milestone, NFL team owners voted unanimously to approve the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his family, officially closing the book on the Jody Allen ownership era. The incoming ownership group immediately signaled its commitment to championship contention, with Neal Khosla rallying the 12s by asserting that winning is “the only thing that matters”. Capping off the monumental week, general manager John Schneider secured the core of the defense for the new era by signing All-Pro defensive tackle Leonard “Big Cat” Williams to a massive three-year, $90 million extension with $56 million guaranteed.

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[Mounting Injuries Strike Key Depth] · Reddit r/Seahawks Seattle suffered a brutal wave of physical setbacks, officially placing fan-favorite wideout Jake Bobo, rookie safety Bud Clark (broken ankle), and offensive tackle Mason Richman on injured reserve. While the team signed three free agents and hopes to utilize an “IR to return” designation on Clark, community anxiety remains high over unconfirmed rumors of a potential ACL tear for Bobo. Compounding the attrition, starting running back Zach Charbonnet is now considered unlikely to be ready for Week 1, while rookie receiver Tory Horton remains sidelined amid ongoing speculation regarding his absence.

[Backfield Shuffle and Jacardia Wright’s Statement] · Official Channel Bubble running back Jacardia Wright made an undeniable push for the active roster against Tennessee, exploding for 81 rushing yards and a 69-yard touchdown that brought starting teammates pouring off the sideline to celebrate in the end zone. However, with Charbonnet banged up, questions have intensified across the fan base regarding why rookie first-rounder Jadarian Price has been held out of live preseason game action while George Holani absorbs carries.

[Quarterback Clarity and Jalen Milroe’s Showcase] · Twitter / X With Sam Darnold entrenched as the starter and veteran backup Drew Lock demonstrating high efficiency in exhibition action, the coaching staff shifted its full evaluation toward the future. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that established starters will sit out the preseason finale against Kansas City, handing rookie developmental passer Jalen Milroe the reins to play the entire game. Official team channels heavily hyped the start as “business hours” for the young quarterback, signaling organizational backing ahead of upcoming cutdowns.

[Front Office Waiver Wire & Depth Moves] · Facebook To navigate sudden depth shortages across the roster, general manager John Schneider confirmed the waiver claim of offensive tackle Kellen Diesch alongside a low-risk, veteran-minimum contract for veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs. Meanwhile, beat reporting indicates the front office also expects to sign Arnold on August 29 with plans to place him on the exempt list for Cutdown Day.

[Hard Knocks Vulnerability and Brian Fleury Speculation] · Reddit r/Seahawks Episode 4 of HBO’s Hard Knocks resonated deeply with 12s by detailing the raw emotional toll of Bobo’s and Clark’s injuries alongside lighter training camp moments like rookie Uso Seumalo’s singing performance. Concurrently, online discussion caught fire over offensive coordinator Brian Fleury’s complete absence from every episode, sparking unverified speculation that the team requested NFL Films keep him off-camera to protect new scheme installations.

12s Pulse

The 12s navigated an emotional rollercoaster this week, balancing the heartbreak of losing key contributors like Jake Bobo and Bud Clark with immense excitement over Mike Macdonald’s aggressive culture, the Khosla ownership transition, and Leonard Williams’ monster extension. Off-field banter flourished across Reddit following reports of division rival 49ers owner Jed York’s arrest, while former rival Cooper Kupp continued to rapidly win over the Seattle faithful with his veteran leadership. Between spirited debates over backfield health and high anticipation for Jalen Milroe’s preseason audition, the fanbase is locked in and ready for the regular season.