The best single piece of content to consume right now is the 🚨2026 MEGA MOCK DRAFT🚨 w/Mel Kiper, Field Yates & Greeny! | First Draft 🏈 on NFL on ESPN. It gives you an incredible look into the draft board from four of the industry’s top minds as they build rival super-squads, effectively serving as an entertaining crash course on the elite talent arriving in the league.
With Draft Day officially just two weeks away, the Seahawks are ramping up their prospect evaluations on both sides of the ball. The front office is bringing in Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell for a top 30 visit, while the coaching staff has also taken the time to meet with Illinois QB Luke Altmyer.
John Harbaugh addresses ‘business’ with Lawrence trade request · NFL on NBC This clip is essential viewing because it pulls the curtain back on the brewing power struggle in the Giants’ front office amid Dexter Lawrence’s holdout and trade request. It’s a masterclass in reading between the lines of coach-speak and evaluating the fragile dynamic between Harbaugh and his general manager.
Super Bowl Champion QB Sam Darnold is officially off the market after tying the knot with Katie Hoofnagle. The Seahawks’ official accounts and the 12s across social media were quick to share epic video montages and send their congratulations to the newlyweds.
Roster Takes Shape Post-Free Agency · r/Seahawks A post-free agency roster visualization shows some fresh faces on the depth chart, officially listing new additions like RB Emanuel Wilson, CB Noah Igbinoghene, and safeties Rodney Thomas II and D’Anthony Bell. Fans are calling this a “stacked team,” noting that while losing K9 and Made stings a little, the front office appears to be prioritizing their money correctly.
What’s next for Dexter Lawrence and Giants? 😳 · NFL on NBC
This clip succinctly breaks down the most explosive news of the day: Giants DT Dexter Lawrence officially requesting a trade after ongoing contract disputes, setting up a massive test of leverage for the new John Harbaugh regime.
The draft debate is heating up around positional value and polarized prospect grades. Peter Schrager sent shockwaves through the draft community by leaving QB Tai Simpson completely out of his first-round mock draft in Ty Simpson IS NOT a first-round pick in Peter Schrager’s Mock NFL Draft 😯 | The Pat McAfee Show · NFL on ESPN, arguing that teams aren’t going to force a QB pick without true conviction despite the “fifth-year option” allure. Meanwhile, evaluators are drooling over top-tier defenders potentially sliding, with The Cowboys would be ELATED with Caleb Downs at 12 👀 · NFL on ESPN highlighting how the elite Ohio State safety—often viewed as the smartest player in this class—could be the defensive steal of the draft if positional value pushes him down. Finally, the consensus #1 overall pick seems locked, as discussed in Fernando Mendoza is LOCKED IN · NFL on ESPN, noting his psychotic preparation and recent physical transformation ahead of Las Vegas’s expected selection.
The Seahawks are kicking off their pre-draft prospect evaluations by bringing Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald to town for a visit. With John Schneider and Mike Macdonald looking to fortify the defensive front to extend their championship window, taking a close look at top-tier collegiate defensive line talent is a priority.
[Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald Visits Seattle] · r/Seahawks The front office is staying busy building for the future, hosting Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald for a pre-draft evaluation. Beefing up the interior defensive line remains a major focus for Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme.
If you only watch one video today, make it Raiders are COOKIN’! 🍳 How the Kirk Cousins-Fernando Mendoza pairing will impact Vegas | SC with SVP · NFL on ESPN, which brilliantly breaks down Las Vegas’s strategic masterstroke of pairing a veteran stopgap with a toolsy rookie quarterback.
ESPN discusses how the Raiders plan to sit Fernando Mendoza behind Kirk Cousins, noting the overall depth of the 2026 draft class and Tai Simpson’s intriguing rise into the first-round conversation in Raiders are COOKIN’! 🍳 How the Kirk Cousins-Fernando Mendoza pairing will impact Vegas | SC with SVP · NFL on ESPN. On the evaluation side, NFL Network analyzes Drew Allar’s massive arm talent juxtaposed against his processing struggles under pressure in Evaluating Drew Allar | Kurt’s QB Insider · NFL. Meanwhile, the crew dives into day two defensive standouts, highlighting long-time starter potential in physical corners like Chris Johnson and D’Angelo Ponds in 2026 NFL Draft Standouts with Day Two Projections | Move the Sticks · NFL. Finally, NBC reports that the Raiders will still host Mendoza for a top-30 visit next week to confirm their evaluation and solidify their intentions with the first overall pick in Report: Fernando Mendoza will visit Las Vegas Raiders next week | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC · NFL on NBC.
The NFL has officially announced the offseason workout dates for all 32 teams, locking in the schedule for the Seahawks as they prepare to defend their title. The announcement marks the official start of the team’s transition from Super Bowl celebrations back to the grind of the 2026 season.
[Offseason Workout Dates Set] · r/Seahawks The league dropped the official offseason workout dates, mapping out the spring schedule for Seattle’s return to the facility. With the Super Bowl run extending their previous season, these dates are the first concrete step toward the upcoming campaign.
If you only have time for one clip today, make it this incredible “Welcome to the NFL” story featuring the legendary Walter Jones. It is a hilarious and painful reminder of the sheer power difference between a hungry undrafted rookie and an established Hall of Fame talent.
Every player has a “Welcome to the NFL” moment, but getting tossed by one of the greatest offensive tackles in league history is a uniquely brutal initiation. An undrafted pass rusher shares a fantastic story about ignoring veteran advice to “slow down” during practice, deciding instead to test a seemingly relaxed Walter Jones. The rookie thought he had an opening when he noticed Jones’s chin strap was undone, but the resulting counter-move from the famously powerful lineman resulted in the rookie getting thrown so hard he claims his hip still hurts today. You can catch the full rundown of this traumatic, unforgettable practice rep in 🫣🫣🫣 · NFL.
Sam Darnold’s legendary 2025 postseason run and the Seahawks’ appearance in Super Bowl 60 continue to dominate the offseason conversation among the 12s. Fans are actively reflecting on how Darnold completely shed his turnover-prone bust stigma to perform like 1989 Joe Montana, remaining spotless in the playoffs despite facing some of the league’s top teams.