Seahawks — 2026-07-06#
Top Story#
The biggest storyline across the national media today is ESPN’s newly released 2026 NFL roster rankings, which placed the Seahawks at an impressive 3rd overall . While 12s will be thrilled with the top-tier respect for the roster John Schneider has assembled, it stings slightly that Seattle ranked just behind two massive NFC rivals—the Rams and the Eagles .
News & Buzz#
[ESPN Ranks Seahawks Roster 3rd] · Reddit The 2026 ESPN roster rankings have officially dropped, placing Seattle on the podium with the 3rd best roster in the league . Fan sentiment on Reddit is overwhelmingly positive about the core we are bringing into the season, even if we are chasing the Rams for the top spot .
[Darnold & Shaheed Ready for 2026] · Twitter/X The official NFL account tweeted today that quarterback Sam Darnold is “ready to run it back” with Seattle. In tandem, the official Seahawks channels are actively hyping up the fanbase for a full season of dynamic playmaker Rashid Shaheed.
[“Before The Noise” Episode 3 Drops] · Official Channel For fans craving gridiron content during the slow days of July, the team has released Season 3, Episode 3 of their behind-the-scenes docuseries, titled “Chasing edges”. Links are circulating across Twitter and Reddit, giving 12s an inside look at the offseason grind .
[The High Price of the 12th Man] · Reddit A new study by RotoWire evaluating the “True Cost of NFL Fandom in 2026” has officially ranked Seahawks fans as the 5th most expensive fanbase in the league . The community is taking the news in stride, with one fan noting that the 12s simply “pay to play apparently” .
[Push for “Best Team” Honors] · Official Channel The Seahawks media team is calling on all 12s to cast their daily votes for Seattle as the “Best Team”. Voting remains open through July 15, so expect a continued push on socials over the coming week.
12s Pulse#
Even in the middle of July, the community is buzzing—though a lot of tonight’s energy is focused on the USMNT soccer match bringing that electric primetime atmosphere back to Lumen Field. On the lighter side, eagle-eyed fans spotted wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the Telemundo broadcast taking in the Portugal vs. Spain match down in Dallas . Meanwhile, the NFC West rivalry never sleeps, as r/Seahawks is currently having a laugh over Rams fans attempting to talk trash and claiming Aaron Donald lives “rent free” in Seattle’s head . Oh, and as always, the fan base stands united in their absolute, documented disdain for FOX announcer Joe Davis.