Seahawks — Week of 2026-04-11 to 2026-04-17#

Top Story#

The biggest development this week is the team’s public coronation of Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the undisputed WR1 following significant offseason departures. This elevation was surprisingly accompanied by the bizarre but brilliant revelation that the Seahawks completely cured JSN’s recurring hamstring issues by using advanced foot-scanning technology to downsize his cleats from a size 12 to a 10.5.

News & Buzz#

[Drafting at No. 32 & Prospect Visits] · Reddit r/Seahawks Seattle currently holds the final pick of the first round, and the 12s are fiercely debating whether John Schneider will target mock draft favorites like Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price, package picks for Ty Simpson, or trade back for more draft capital. Confirmed Top 30 pre-draft visits, like Iowa interior offensive lineman Beau Stephens, signal the front office’s continued focus on fortifying the trenches.

[Offseason Roster Turnover & Free Agent Visits] · Twitter/X The reality of the NFL salary cap is hitting the defending champions hard, leading to the confirmed departures of stars like Tariq Woolen, Tyler Lockett, Kenneth Walker III, and Boye Mafe. Looking to replenish the defense, the team officially hosted durable 31-year-old veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler for a free-agent visit, while the fan community is actively campaigning to sign Kyle Van Noy to an affordable one-year deal.

[Super Bowl Afterglow] · Reddit r/Seahawks Despite the heavy talent drain, fans remain intensely focused on celebrating the recent championship and are feeling nothing but gratitude for departing playoff heroes like offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. A vocal segment of the fan base is also using the offseason downtime to argue that kicker Jason Meyers was robbed of Super Bowl MVP honors after his 17-point, record-breaking performance proved to be the definitive difference on the scoreboard.

[Community Buzz & Coach Macdonald] · Reddit r/Seahawks Beyond the gridiron, the 12s are keeping busy by hunting for local indigenous artist-designed team flags and debating the controversial new release of NFL x Crocs Seahawks clogs. Head Coach Mike Macdonald is also making off-field waves, inspiring a young Asian fan’s school project, sharing lighthearted Masters golf anecdotes, and drawing optimistic, early comparisons to Bill Belichick.

12s Pulse#

The overall mood among the 12s is a uniquely relaxed blend of immense championship catharsis and intense NFL Draft speculation. While there is an undercurrent of anxiety about replacing departing cornerstone players, fans are deeply thankful for the recent Super Bowl ring, confident in the remaining young core, and almost entirely consumed by debating trade-down scenarios from pick No. 32.