Week 17 Summary

Seahawks — Week of 2026-04-11 to 2026-04-17#

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The biggest development this week is the team’s public coronation of Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the undisputed WR1 following significant offseason departures. This elevation was surprisingly accompanied by the bizarre but brilliant revelation that the Seahawks completely cured JSN’s recurring hamstring issues by using advanced foot-scanning technology to downsize his cleats from a size 12 to a 10.5.

News & Buzz#

[Drafting at No. 32 & Prospect Visits] · Reddit r/Seahawks Seattle currently holds the final pick of the first round, and the 12s are fiercely debating whether John Schneider will target mock draft favorites like Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price, package picks for Ty Simpson, or trade back for more draft capital. Confirmed Top 30 pre-draft visits, like Iowa interior offensive lineman Beau Stephens, signal the front office’s continued focus on fortifying the trenches.

Week 21 Summary

Seahawks — Week of 2026-05-16 to 2026-05-22#

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The crowning achievement of the 2025 season is officially immortalized at the VMAC, as the Seahawks proudly raised their brand-new Super Bowl LX Champions banner this week. As the team hits the facility for their final weekly offseason workouts, the banner serves as the perfect championship backdrop for a locker room that is fiercely embracing Mike Macdonald’s “Always competing” mantra.

News & Buzz#

[Prime-Time Schedule Drop] · Twitter The 2026 NFL schedule is officially live, featuring a massive Sunday Night Football showdown at Lumen Field in October and a heavily promoted Monday Night Football clash set for December 7th. Fans and official channels are already getting hyped for the prime-time slate, with the highly anticipated Week 1 Super Bowl LX rematch against the Patriots drawing serious attention from the 12s.

Week 22 Summary

Seahawks — Week of 2026-05-22 to 2026-05-29#

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The sweet sight of success officially hit the Virginia Mason Athletic Center this week as the team proudly hoisted their brand-new Super Bowl LX Champions banner to kick off banner season. Serving as the ultimate backdrop for the start of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Head Coach Mike Macdonald set a relentless tone for the defending champs by introducing the squad’s new 2026 mantra: “Run It Forward”.

Week 24 Summary

Seahawks — Week of 2026-06-06 to 2026-06-12#

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The biggest development for the 12s this week was the highly anticipated Super Bowl LX championship ring ceremony, which finally took place following days of intense speculation and social media teasing. Crafted by Jason of Beverly Hills and touted as the largest and most technologically advanced ring ever made, the iced-out celebration featured DJ Metro Boomin and brought the championship squad together one last time. Seeing our defensive stars flaunting their well-earned jewelry provided a phenomenal capstone to the offseason as we prepare for the 2026 title defense.

Week 24 Summary

Accountability and Evolution: Macdonald Sets the Tone — Week of 2026-06-09 to 2026-06-10#

Week in Review#

Head Coach Mike Macdonald is aggressively combating any potential Super Bowl hangover by installing a forward-looking, highly demanding culture. The overarching theme out of the VMAC this week was extreme defensive versatility paired with blunt player accountability, proving the coaching staff expects players to take personal ownership of their bodies and schematic comprehension ahead of training camp.

Week 25 Summary

Moving Past the Lombardi: Macdonald Demands Versatility and Accountability — Week of 2026-06-09 to 2026-06-10#

Week in Review#

The dominant themes this week revolve around head coach Mike Macdonald aggressively stamping out any potential Super Bowl hangover while installing a highly fluid, positionless defensive scheme. Between finalizing key contracts early and setting blunt expectations for player readiness, the coaching staff is fostering a no-nonsense environment ahead of training camp. Positional lines are blurring more than ever, with defensive backs and linemen alike being asked to master multiple roles across the formation to stay ahead of the curve.

Week 26 Summary

Seahawks — Week of 2026-06-20 to 2026-06-26#

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The Seahawks are officially taking their newly minted Vince Lombardi Trophy on a celebratory tour following their historic Super Bowl 60 victory over the Patriots. While the organization is basking in championship glory and celebrating Head Coach Mike Macdonald’s birthday, the front office is already looking ahead to the title defense by scheduling a physical joint training camp practice with the Tennessee Titans.

Week 26 Summary

Macdonald Demands Accountability While Building a Positionless Defense — Week of 2026-06-09 to 2026-06-10#

Week in Review#

This week in Renton was defined by head coach Mike Macdonald aggressively fighting off any potential Super Bowl hangover while installing a highly versatile, positionless defensive scheme. Between securing core pieces to early extensions and delivering blunt public wake-up calls to sidelined depth players, the messaging from the coaching staff is clear: the standard remains the standard, and players must take strict personal ownership of their offseason preparation.

2026-06-09

Seahawks Press — 2026-06-09#

Top Takeaway#

Nick Emmanwori is actively cross-training with the edge rushers heading into his second year, adding a new layer of versatility to his game and signaling further evolution in Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme.

Press Conferences & Interviews#

Jaxon Smith-Njigba JSN was relaxed and reflective, noting that while the team recently received their mini Lombardi trophies, Mike Macdonald has aggressively installed a forward-looking mindset to prevent a Super Bowl hangover. With his lucrative new contract officially signed and out of the way early, Smith-Njigba emphasized his focus is purely on mastering the new offense and continuing his year-two growth with Sam. He also singled out “Rasheed” as looking more explosive than ever after finally getting a full offseason program under his belt, and noted his excitement to play off “Shee and Coupe”.

2026-07-12

Sources

Seahawks — 2026-07-12#

Top Story#

The biggest news echoing across the fanbase today is the official transition of ownership to the Khosla family, led by Vinod Khosla. Fans are eagerly digesting his interviews to understand his leadership style while simultaneously pouring out gratitude for the monumental legacy of the departing Allen family.

News & Buzz#

Khosla Era Begins & Allen Family Tributes · Reddit The 12s are digging into interviews with new owner Vinod Khosla, noting his strong leadership beliefs and expressing optimism about his pairing with John Schneider and Mike Macdonald. At the same time, the community is sharing heartfelt thank-yous to the Allen family, with a popular push emerging to rename the turf “Allen Field at Lumen Stadium” to honor Paul Allen’s historic tenure. Current players like Uchenna Nwosu and Rashid Shaheed have also started sharing their reactions to the sale online.