Seahawks — Week of 2026-04-18 to 2026-05-01#
Top Story#
The 2026 NFL Draft and its immediate aftermath dominated the week, capped off by the arrival of the rookie class and the official start of minicamp. First-round running back Jadarian Price is already generating massive hype across the fanbase, drawing bold comparisons to a pre-injury Nick Chubb while taking his first practice handoffs at the VMAC.
News & Buzz#
Draft Class Hits the Field Rookie minicamp has officially kicked off, with the front office successfully locking in five of their eight draft picks and signing seven undrafted free agents. First-rounder Jadarian Price is looking “yolked” in his newly claimed #8 jersey, though fans are nervously waiting for him and safety Bud Clark to officially sign their rookie deals.
Roster Turnover & Key Signings General Manager John Schneider continues to overhaul the locker room, notably releasing running back Cam Akers and signing veteran tight end Harrison Bryant to bolster the offense. Rumors also indicate the team is eyeing veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. as a “top option” to add some much-needed bite to the defensive line.
Billionaire Ownership Rumors Squashed Reports surfaced that tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook were exploring bids to purchase the franchise, sparking immense backlash from 12s who threatened to abandon the team if an “oligarch” took over. Fortunately for the 12s, spokespeople for both Meta and Apple quickly shut down these rumors, confirming they are completely false.
Running Back Battle Looms With Zach Charbonnet dealing with a lingering injury that could potentially sideline him for the start of the season, a fierce battle is brewing for backfield snaps. The community is heavily debating whether George Holani or newly acquired Emanuel Wilson has the inside track to take over the starting role.
Secondary Experiments & “Project Riq 2.0” Head coach Mike Macdonald is already tinkering with his secondary, moving 6'7" receiver Tyrone Broden to cornerback in a massive defensive experiment. Fans have quickly dubbed the position change “Project Riq 2.0” as the team desperately looks to replenish secondary depth following the painful losses of Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant.
12s Pulse#
The 12s are currently riding a euphoric wave of championship nostalgia mixed with serious “hopium” for the incoming rookie class. While the community feels overwhelmingly optimistic about the offensive trenches and the team’s overall completeness, there is a lingering undercurrent of anxiety regarding the departures of defensive stars like Boye Mafe and Tariq Woolen, as well as the current lack of a proven edge rusher.