Seahawks — 2026-06-05#
Top Story#
The Seahawks have officially wrapped up their OTA practices, with seventh-round rookie defensive back Michael Dansby stealing the show by snagging a spectacular “Willie Mays-style” basket interception . With OTAs in the books, the hype is already shifting toward the home opener, where Seattle will finally raise their Super Bowl LX Championship banner in front of the 12s.
News & Buzz#
Russell Wilson Hangs Up His Cleats · Reddit Russell Wilson has officially called it a career, leaving a massive legacy on and off the field for Seattle. 12s are already heavily debating his Hall of Fame resume and whether he’ll be quickly inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor alongside LOB-era legends, despite his rocky departure to the Broncos. Next up for Russ: a debut broadcasting gig with CBS, while fans even float pipe dreams of him joining the franchise’s minority ownership group down the line.
Happy Birthday to Super Bowl Champ Sam Darnold · Reddit It’s a huge day for QB1, as Super Bowl champion quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates his 29th birthday . Fans and official channels alike are showering our title-winning signal caller with praise as he heads into his late twenties with a ring .
Rylie Mills “Fully Back” After ACL Tear · Reddit In excellent news for the defensive trenches, DE Rylie Mills has stated he feels “fully back” to his pre-injury self following his ACL tear . Getting his explosiveness back for training camp will be a massive boost for the defensive line rotation.
Boxing Champ Visits Packed Practice · Twitter/X Undefeated three-division world boxing champion David Benavidez swung by the facility to watch the team’s practice. The team also capped off the OTA sessions with a hilarious Madden face scan prank that had the players completely fooled.
Byron Murphy & Jarran Reed Focused on 2026 · Reddit The defense is locking in, as Byron Murphy laid out his big goals for the 2026 season . Meanwhile, veteran Jarran Reed has made it clear he is ready to “Run It Forward” with the squad this year .
12s Pulse#
Nostalgia is the absolute dominant force on the timeline right now following Russell Wilson’s retirement announcement. The subreddit is flooded with fans sharing highlight reels of his famous “moon balls,” reminiscing about the elite 2019 squad, and listening to old locker room stories from Robert Turbin . While time heals all wounds, the community consensus strongly leans toward forgiving the messy exit and welcoming him back with open arms when his Ring of Honor day arrives .