Seahawks — 2026-05-11#
Top Story#
The single biggest piece of news out of the VMAC today is the official signing of veteran outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. The team announced the acquisition across all official channels, bolstering the defensive front ahead of the 2026 campaign.
News & Buzz#
Welcome to Seattle, Dante Fowler Jr. · Official Twitter The Seahawks formally announced the signing of LB Dante Fowler Jr., confirming his addition to the defense. The official team accounts released a short video welcoming him to the Pacific Northwest with the simple message, “Let’s work”. Alongside this signing, the team also pushed through a few other unnamed roster moves today as the offseason churn continues.
Schedule Drop Countdown & Season Opener Rumors · Official Twitter The official 2026 NFL schedule is officially slated to drop on Thursday, May 14th, and the team is urging fans to sign up for ticket notifications. To help kill time before Thursday, team reporter John Boyle is actively fielding questions from the 12s for an upcoming Seahawks.com mailbag. Meanwhile, rumors are already heavily circulating on the subreddit that Seattle is expected to host the Chicago Bears for the season opener.
The OKC Thunder Blueprint · Reddit Fans are buying heavily into the current front office vision, drawing major parallels between the Seahawks and the NBA’s rising Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty. 12s are pointing out the similarities between the two franchises, comparing head coach Mike Macdonald to Mark Daigneault, rising star JSN to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and GM John Schneider to Sam Presti. Fans noted that both franchises successfully rebuilt “Death Stars” by heavily capitalizing on poorly aged trades of veterans, specifically equating the Russell Wilson deal to the Paul George blockbuster.
Remembering “The Professor” John Clayton · Reddit The 12s took time out of their day to celebrate the birthday of the late, legendary reporter John Clayton. Fans shared classic highlight clips and expressed how much they wish the legend was still here to offer his signature takes on what they are manifesting as a second Seahawks Super Bowl run.
12s Pulse#
The overall mood in the community right now is sky-high optimism mixed with deep appreciation for the organization’s current leadership and stability. Fans are openly praising ownership under the Allens and celebrating having “the right Mike” at the helm, with one fan already crowning Macdonald a future Hall of Fame defensive playcaller. While waiting for the official schedule release, the fanbase is keeping busy by authenticating older stitched Action Green jerseys on eBay and rewatching clutch two-point conversions from the 2025 season.