Seahawks — Week of 2026-05-29 to 2026-06-05#
Top Story#
Following a historic Super Bowl championship season, the Seahawks secured a massive piece of their defensive future by signing edge rusher Derick Hall to a three-year, $42 million extension. Taking a hometown discount to bypass the open market, Hall emphasized his desire to win more rings and stay in Seattle’s phenomenal championship culture. The massive $21 million guaranteed deal wrapped up just as the team concluded their final OTA sessions, with all eyes now shifting to their Super Bowl LX banner-raising home opener against a league that is desperately trying to catch up.
News & Buzz#
Russell Wilson Officially Retires · Twitter/Reddit Former franchise cornerstone Russell Wilson has officially hung up his cleats, announcing his retirement in an emotional video titled “Thank You, Football. Love, #3”. The 12s flooded the timeline with nostalgic tributes, fiercely defending his Hall of Fame-worthy legacy, sharing clips of his iconic “moon balls,” and reliving legendary moments like the NFC Championship game-winner to Jermaine Kearse. Wilson is slated to join CBS Sports as an analyst next, while fans are already debating his rapid induction into the Seahawks Ring of Honor.
Rams Go All-In for Myles Garrett · Reddit The NFL landscape shook when the division-rival Los Angeles Rams traded defensive rookie of the year Jared Verse and a first-round pick to land superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett. While reports indicated Seattle’s front office also pushed hard for Garrett, the 12s remain entirely unfazed, trusting GM John Schneider’s “Process over Flash” approach. Head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the blockbuster trade this week, but fans are busy predicting a hard regression for the aging LA roster and fantasizing about derailing their offseason hype train at SoFi Stadium.
Teasley Departure Nets Massive Draft Capital · Twitter/X Assistant GM Nolan Teasley is officially leaving the Pacific Northwest after agreeing to terms to become the general manager for the Minnesota Vikings. This front-office departure directly benefits Seattle with compensatory picks, swelling the Seahawks’ 2027 draft chest to a staggering 12 total selections, including two third-rounders and four fifth-rounders. This enormous surplus of mid-round capital gives John Schneider and the front office immense future flexibility to sustain our championship window.
OTAs Wrap Up With High Praise · Reddit The Seahawks concluded their OTA practices at the VMAC with incredibly high energy, capped off by a spectacular “Willie Mays-style” basket interception from seventh-round rookie DB Michael Dansby. Newly turned 29-year-old Super Bowl champion QB Sam Darnold showed growing chemistry with weapons like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Shaheed, while D-lineman Rylie Mills confirmed he is “fully back” from his ACL tear. Meanwhile, defensive anchors like Byron Murphy II and Jarran Reed made it crystal clear they are locked in and ready to “Run It Forward” for a 2026 repeat.
Jadarian Price Inks Rookie Deal · Twitter/X The Seahawks officially locked down their No. 32 overall selection, agreeing to terms with first-round running back Jadarian Price. The front office had the paperwork completely ready to go, squashing any minor fan anxiety and wrapping up the rookie’s contract seamlessly as the team heads into summer preparation.
12s Pulse#
The 12s are currently riding an incredibly emotional wave, perfectly blending euphoric Super Bowl championship highs with profound nostalgia. Russell Wilson’s retirement has completely dominated community timelines, with fans warmly reminiscing about his legendary golden era and overwhelmingly agreeing to welcome him back with open arms for his Ring of Honor day. Concurrently, there is fierce, protective divisional pride pulsating through the fanbase; 12s are laughing off the Rams’ aggressive offseason additions and are supremely confident in Coach Mike Macdonald’s campaign to effortlessly secure a repeat title.