Seahawks — 2026-07-28#
Top Story#
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has officially reached max overall status, joining the prestigious Madden NFL 27 99 Club. JSN’s new rating cements him as the highest-rated Seahawks wide receiver in Madden history, drawing congratulations across the locker room from veterans like Leonard Williams.
News & Buzz#
Kenny McIntosh Waived · Reddit/r/Seahawks The front office is making some early camp roster moves, waiving 2023 seventh-round running back Kenny McIntosh. McIntosh had started training camp on the PUP list while recovering from an ACL tear suffered last summer, and the move was likely made to clear up immediate roster and cap space.
Camp Takeaways: Defense Suffocating · Reddit/r/Seahawks Head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense is stealing the spotlight in the first week of training camp, with the unit looking dominant through Day 3. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV is earning massive praise for setting the tone and leading a suffocating group, leading fans and media to wonder if he is John Schneider’s newest crown jewel.
2026 Uniform Schedule Revealed · Reddit/r/Seahawks The team dropped their 2026 game themes, and we finally have our throwback dates locked in. The Hawks will rock their classic 90s throwbacks in Week 7 against the Chiefs and Week 13 against the Cowboys, while breaking out a new set of “Rivalries” uniforms for a Week 16 clash with the Rams .
Nick Bellore Retires · Reddit/r/Seahawks Former Seahawks special teams ace and two-time Pro Bowler Nick Bellore has officially announced his retirement. The fan-favorite is hanging up his cleats after an impressive 15-year career in the NFL.
Camp Injury Updates: Bobo and Neal · Reddit/r/Seahawks A couple of minor injury notes surfaced from the VMAC today, as wide receiver Jake Bobo missed practice time with a suspected hamstring issue . Additionally, defensive back Julian Neal was held out of practice, though it appears to be entirely precautionary .
12s Pulse#
The r/Seahawks community is buzzing with early-season optimism, particularly regarding an offensive line that returns five starters and is looking fierce enough to give Sam Darnold plenty of time in the pocket. There is also a wave of nostalgia hitting the community today as fans reflect on Lumen Field turning 24 years old, meaning it has now officially outlived the entire existence of the beloved Kingdome . Meanwhile, Jalen Carter’s massive extension with the Eagles has some 12s sweating over the hefty, market-resetting payday that will inevitably await defensive tackle Byron Murphy down the line.