Seahawks — Week of 2026-03-28 to 2026-04-03#
Top Story#
The biggest development this week is the massive, historic contract extension for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. After being celebrated as the team’s Offensive Player of the Year, JSN was officially locked down by the front office, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in history. Head Coach Mike Macdonald praised him as a humble superstar, firmly solidifying his role as a core piece of Seattle’s championship offense for years to come.
News & Buzz#
[Roster Shakeups: Woolen’s Departure & K9 Rumors] · Reddit Coach Macdonald confirmed that letting go of star cornerback Riq Woolen was purely a salary cap casualty, stating bluntly that the team “just can’t afford him”. On the rumor front, widespread chatter suggests running back Kenneth Walker III could be heading to the Kansas City Chiefs, prompting Macdonald to reportedly bet heavily on Zach Charbonnet to take over the backfield. Meanwhile, veteran edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence is officially returning to anchor the defensive front for 2026.
[Defending Champs on Hard Knocks] · Twitter The NFL announced that the Seahawks will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks this summer, putting the spotlight firmly on the VMAC. Fans are already buzzing about the “Defending Champs Edition,” excited to watch the team navigate training camp on national television before the Patriots take over the show in 2027. The official team accounts hyped the upcoming summer by declaring, “The grind is loud”.
[Draft Anxiety at Pick #32] · r/Seahawks With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, 12s are heavily debating strategy for the 32nd overall pick and begging GM John Schneider not to trade down in what is widely perceived as a top-heavy draft class. Fans are divided on whether to simply draft for depth or target specific needs like an edge defender, with names like Parker and Miami’s Akheem Mesidor dominating the online discussions.
[Victory Laps & Offseason Workouts] · NFL Official The NFL officially locked in offseason workout dates, marking the team’s transition from celebrating their Super Bowl LX victory back to the 2026 grind. However, the victory lap is still very much alive, with JSN making a high-profile appearance at UFC Fight Night in Seattle and fans organizing weekly 2025 championship game re-watches to cure the offseason blues.
12s Pulse#
The fanbase is riding an immaculate high from the Super Bowl LX championship, with many 12s confidently declaring the dawn of a Mike Macdonald dynasty. Dominant conversations have pleasantly shifted to “first-world football problems,” such as the impossibility of upgrading season tickets in a sold-out stadium and intense pre-draft anxiety over how to spend the 32nd overall pick.