Seahawks — 2026-04-18#
Top Story#
Former Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green recently revealed that Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald reached out to him about making a professional comeback last offseason. While a deal never materialized, it shows Macdonald was actively hunting for veteran firepower to bolster the receiver room early in his tenure.
News & Buzz#
[Warning Signs on Mike Washington Jr.] · Reddit Despite Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. skyrocketing up draft boards after a stellar combine, vocal 12s are pointing out massive red flags. Fans are criticizing his mediocre vision, lack of lateral agility, and historic ball security issues (15 career fumbles), with one analyst comparing his raw athleticism to “DK Metcalf as an RB” and warning against drafting the 23-year-old rookie before Day 3.
[Draft Prep in Full Swing] · Twitter With the 2026 NFL Draft running from April 23-25, the team is heavily teasing upcoming coverage. Seahawks.com is currently focusing on cornerback previews, prompting fans to reminisce about hitting a home run with Devon Witherspoon back in the 2023 draft.
[Operating a Championship Defense] · Twitter A new breakdown circulating on social media dives into the tactical synergy between HC Mike Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde. The analysis highlights how the coaching duo has collaborated to build and operate a Super Bowl-caliber defensive unit.
[Claiming the NFC Crown Early] · Reddit The Seahawks Sessions podcast is pushing back against the narrative that the 49ers are the undisputed kings of the NFC. In their latest episode, they plant their flag and declare Seattle as the way-too-early favorite to take the conference this year.
12s Pulse#
With the draft just days away, the subreddit is buzzing over late-round sleepers like Navy RB Eli Heidenreich and dissecting college tape of George Holani. When fans aren’t debating prospects, peak offseason boredom has them swapping memories of “weird” matchups like a particularly bizarre past game against the Colts, showing off handmade red oak and walnut Seahawks signs, and joking about shirtless photos of Pete Carroll and DK Metcalf.