Seahawks — 2026-06-09#
Top Story#
Billionaire financier Todd Boehly is reportedly weighing a massive bid to become the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Boehly, who has a reported net worth of $9.3 billion and currently holds stakes in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers, and Chelsea FC, could bring a monumental shift to the franchise’s front office and spending power if he officially enters the bidding war.
News & Buzz#
JSN Makes TIME’s 100 Most Influential in Sports · Twitter/X Second-year wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba is getting major national respect, earning a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026. The team’s official accounts have been hyping up the accolade all day, proudly noting that his “recognition matches the résumé”.
Seahawks Work Out Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu · Reddit Seattle is looking to bolster its secondary, bringing in former Detroit Lions starting safety Ifeatu Melifonwu for a workout today. With the team continually tweaking the defensive backfield, adding a veteran presence with starting experience could provide valuable depth as we head deeper into the offseason.
Minicamp Kicks Off With a Cryptic Tease · Facebook Day 1 of minicamp is officially in the books, featuring a lively press conference with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Nick Emmanwori, and Ernest Jones IV. However, the real mystery capturing fans’ attention is a cryptic “Thursday. 💍” post from the official team accounts, leaving 12s aggressively speculating if a Ring of Honor induction or a special alternate uniform announcement is dropping later this week.
Unbothered by Aaron Donald Comeback Rumors · Reddit Rumors of Rams legend Aaron Donald coming out of retirement are swirling, but the 12s aren’t losing any sleep. The consensus on the subreddit is that after two years out of the league, the undersized defensive tackle will have lost the supreme athleticism he relied on, though some fans jokingly tried to recruit him to the “Dark Side,” citing how poorly the Rams treated former teammates Cooper Kupp and Ernest Jones.
Cardinals Dubbed the “Temu Seahawks” · Reddit The NFC West rivalry is alive and well in the offseason, with 12s hilariously outlining how the Arizona Cardinals are just a cheap knockoff of Seattle. Fans pointed to Arizona’s habit of drafting short QBs, alienating teammates with “cringe behavior” and video game habits, and ignoring the offensive line as indisputable proof they are the “Temu Seahawks”.
12s Pulse#
The 12s are riding high on offseason optimism and enjoying a heavy dose of schadenfreude toward their division rivals. Confidence is peaking as fans actively dismiss any threat of an Aaron Donald return to the Rams and openly mock the Cardinals’ roster-building strategies. Between praising JSN’s national recognition, enjoying rookie talent show updates from minicamp, and eagerly tracking potential big-money ownership changes, the community vibe is extremely positive and hungry for the 2026 season.