Seahawks — 2026-07-08#
Top Story#
The Seattle Seahawks are trying to determine if dynamic returner Rashid Shaheed will continue handling all return duties as his role on the offensive side of the ball expands. Finding his potential successor in the return game is officially being touted by the team as one of the top storylines to watch as training camp approaches.
News & Buzz#
Eric Stokes Joins Scouting Department · Reddit According to league sources, Seattle is adding to its front office by hiring Eric Stokes as a West Coast area scout. Fans are sharing the news as the team builds out its personnel staff ahead of the upcoming season.
JSN Chasing Another Big Year · Twitter/X The official NFL account hyped up Jaxon Smith-Njigba, declaring that the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year is “ready for 2026”. The wideout’s continued rise is fueling extremely high expectations for Seattle’s offense this year.
Ernest Jones IV Grinding with Bobby Wagner · Reddit Current Seahawks second-team All-Pro linebacker Ernest Jones IV was spotted putting in offseason work alongside franchise legend Bobby Wagner. Fans also noted that Mike Morris appeared to be part of the training session, showing strong camaraderie across different eras of Seattle’s defense.
K.J. Wright’s Coaching Rise · Reddit A new piece from The Athletic explores former Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright’s unexpected journey into coaching. The article asks whether Wright could follow a rapid coaching ascent similar to DeMeco Ryans, capturing the attention of the 12s.
Drew Lock’s Mizzou Honor · Twitter/X Former Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock was officially inducted into the Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame alongside Andy Hill. Lock shared an emotional message expressing that he and his family are “incredibly honored” and forever grateful to the university.
Personality Pics & Wedding Bells · Twitter/X The official Seahawks social team is keeping the offseason fun by asking players to send in their best “personality pics,” leading to plenty of laughs from fans. In off-the-field news, the team officially congratulated Beau Stephens on his recent wedding.
12s Pulse#
The vibe in the fan community is absolute bliss right now, driven heavily by the fact that the Seahawks are defending champions. Even when confronted with a sportsbook list ranking the “Most Cursed NFL Franchises” and the lingering pain of the Malcolm Butler interception, 12s are easily brushing it off because “a ring is a ring”. With the preseason starting next month and fans enthusiastically debating projections of 11+ wins for 2026, the hype across the community is palpable.