Seahawks — 2026-07-22#
Top Story#
Leading returning running back Zach Charbonnet has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list just ahead of the start of training camp. Missing our top returning back creates an immediate question mark for the offense’s depth as the Hawks gear up for their title defense.
News & Buzz#
Witherspoon Nearing Market-Setting Extension? · Reddit According to Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks have offered star cornerback Devon Witherspoon a massive extension upwards of $30 million per year. While a deal isn’t finalized yet, this offer would make Witherspoon one of, if not the highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL history, setting the market before Christian Gonzalez gets his deal done.
Nick Emmanwori Undergoes Ankle Surgery · ESPN Standout safety Nick Emmanwori recently underwent ankle surgery. Fortunately for the 12s, the defensive stud is still fully expected to be ready and on the field for Week 1.
Breaking a 25-Year Hard Knocks Streak · Reddit Thanks to relaxed NFL eligibility rules, the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks have been selected for the 2026 season of Hard Knocks. Fans are absolutely buzzing, as this makes Seattle the first reigning champs featured on the show since the 2001 Baltimore Ravens—snapping a 25-year drought of seeing the inside guts of a winning organization on the program.
Sam Darnold Throws First Pitch for Mariners · Twitter Head Coach Mike Macdonald, GM John Schneider, and the entire QB room—Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, and Jalen Milroe—brought the Lombardi Trophy to T-Mobile Park. Darnold, leaning on his high school pitching and outfield days, threw a slightly high but solid ceremonial first pitch to Josh Naylor while enjoying the “ballpark with the boys”.
Seahawks Drop in Under-25 Talent Rankings · ESPN Seattle fell from #2 to #8 in Aaron Schatz’s ranking of NFL under-25 talent. The community noted this is mostly an arbitrary cutoff issue, as core starters like Witherspoon, Charles Cross, Derrick Hall, and Charbonnet all recently turned 25, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba remains arguably the single best under-25 player in the entire league.
12s Pulse#
The fanbase is still happily riding the Super Bowl afterglow, eating up the Lombardi Trophy stadium tours and getting incredibly hyped for the historic, behind-the-scenes Hard Knocks access. However, camp anxiety is naturally starting to creep in with Charbonnet’s PUP designation and Emmanwori’s surgery, prompting fans on Reddit to heavily scrutinize the depth chart and hunt down Week 1 tickets despite frustratingly high scalper prices.