Seahawks — 2026-03-30#
Top Story#
At the NFL Annual Meeting, Coach Mike Macdonald delivered critical offseason roster and injury updates, notably confirming the hard truth that the front office simply couldn’t afford to keep star cornerback Riq Woolen. Additionally, Macdonald addressed the media regarding veteran retention and offered highly-anticipated recovery timelines for injured offensive weapons like Tory Horton and Zach Charbonnet as the team begins gearing up for the 2026 season.
News & Buzz#
“Just Can’t Afford Him”: The Truth About Riq Woolen · Reddit According to reporting by Michael-Shawn Dugar, Coach Macdonald clarified the high-profile departure of cornerback Riq Woolen during his media availability. Macdonald praised Woolen as a “great player” but candidly stated, “We didn’t ’let him go’ […] Just can’t afford him”. This blunt admission puts to rest widespread fan speculation regarding whether the split was performance-based or strictly a difficult salary cap casualty.
DeMarcus Lawrence Returns for 2026 · Reddit Per Bob Condotta, veteran edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence will officially be returning to Seattle for the 2026 season. This vital retention secures a proven piece of the defensive front as John Schneider navigates the financial fallout of keeping a championship-caliber roster together.
Injury Timelines: Tory Horton & Zach Charbonnet · Twitter Coach Macdonald provided important health updates on wide receiver Tory Horton and running back Zach Charbonnet during the NFL Annual Meeting. Macdonald specifically noted that Horton will likely not be at 100 percent during the spring programs, but the receiver is expected to be fully ready to go by the start of training camp. Overall, the coaching staff remains extremely excited about the current talent and depth in the running back room.
Draft Visit: Jonah Coleman · Reddit With the draft fast approaching, rising running back prospect Jonah Coleman confirmed he recently visited the Seahawks. Coleman revealed he had a great meeting with GM John Schneider and expressed that he and Seattle’s running backs coach saw “eye-to-eye on literally everything” during their conversations.
Super Bowl Banter & Tape Review · Reddit Macdonald admitted he only finally watched the Super Bowl tape about five days ago, joking to the media that he was previously “tired of watching college players”. Meanwhile, NFC West rivalry banter is alive and well, with a video capturing Rams coach Sean McVay teasing Macdonald at his Arizona media session by asking, “What’d you think of the two-point play?”. Across the league, respect for Seattle’s quarterback is soaring, with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam even pointing to Sam Darnold’s recent incredible run as a benchmark for evaluating his own quarterback’s potential.
Welcome Baby Ami Jobe! · Twitter Cornerback Josh Jobe and his wife Nayomie welcomed a new baby girl to their family. The official team accounts congratulated the Jobe family and extended a special welcome to the newest 12, Ami.
12s Pulse#
The 12s are still very much riding the incredible high of the team’s Super Bowl run, with fans actively hunting down delayed NFC Champions hats and commemorative posters for their rooms. The community’s love for Sam Darnold remains at a fever pitch; one dedicated fan even spent $120 to creatively hand-stitch a custom Darnold Super Bowl jersey over an old DK Metcalf jersey. Fans are also keeping a sharp eye on Lumen Field upgrades, buzzing on Reddit after spotting the newly installed seats in the Hawks Nest during a recent Mariners broadcast.