As the Seahawks prepare to defend their Super Bowl LX crown, the front office faces the daunting task of reloading the roster with only four picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. To navigate this limited draft capital, General Manager John Schneider and Head Coach Mike Macdonald are aggressively exploring veteran acquisitions to fortify the defensive front and extend their championship window.
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.
[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.
The 2026 NFL Draft and its immediate aftermath dominated the week, capped off by the arrival of the rookie class and the official start of minicamp. First-round running back Jadarian Price is already generating massive hype across the fanbase, drawing bold comparisons to a pre-injury Nick Chubb while taking his first practice handoffs at the VMAC.
Draft Class Hits the Field Rookie minicamp has officially kicked off, with the front office successfully locking in five of their eight draft picks and signing seven undrafted free agents. First-rounder Jadarian Price is looking “yolked” in his newly claimed #8 jersey, though fans are nervously waiting for him and safety Bud Clark to officially sign their rookie deals.
The highly anticipated 2026 NFL schedule officially dropped this week, headlined by a massive Super Bowl LX home rematch against the New England Patriots to kick off our title defense. The Seahawks are stepping into the national spotlight with a franchise-record six primetime matchups, a Christmas Day game against the Rams, and heavy travel miles, but the immediate surge in secondary market ticket prices has created serious sticker shock for 12s trying to get into Lumen Field.
With Draft Day officially just two weeks away, the Seahawks are ramping up their prospect evaluations on both sides of the ball. The front office is bringing in Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell for a top 30 visit, while the coaching staff has also taken the time to meet with Illinois QB Luke Altmyer.
The biggest concrete news as we inch closer to the draft is that the Seahawks hosted Iowa interior offensive lineman Beau Stephens for a Top 30 visit. Notably, Stephens is the first offensive line prospect to take an official visit with Seattle during this draft cycle, signaling the front office’s continued focus on fortifying the trenches.
Former Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green recently revealed that Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald reached out to him about making a professional comeback last offseason. While a deal never materialized, it shows Macdonald was actively hunting for veteran firepower to bolster the receiver room early in his tenure.
[Warning Signs on Mike Washington Jr.] · Reddit Despite Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. skyrocketing up draft boards after a stellar combine, vocal 12s are pointing out massive red flags. Fans are criticizing his mediocre vision, lack of lateral agility, and historic ball security issues (15 career fumbles), with one analyst comparing his raw athleticism to “DK Metcalf as an RB” and warning against drafting the 23-year-old rookie before Day 3.
The single biggest piece of news out of the VMAC today is the official signing of veteran outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. The team announced the acquisition across all official channels, bolstering the defensive front ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Welcome to Seattle, Dante Fowler Jr. · Official Twitter The Seahawks formally announced the signing of LB Dante Fowler Jr., confirming his addition to the defense. The official team accounts released a short video welcoming him to the Pacific Northwest with the simple message, “Let’s work”. Alongside this signing, the team also pushed through a few other unnamed roster moves today as the offseason churn continues.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is officially your Offensive Player of the Year, but the NFL inexplicably botched the spelling of his name on the trophy . The league has promised a corrected replacement for JSN, jokingly admitting that while they know how great he is, they “just had a problem spelling it” .
Mike Macdonald’s Historic Defense · Reddit The numbers are in, and 12s are still marveling at the sheer dominance of Macdonald’s run defense last year. To put it into perspective, the gap in EPA/rush allowed between the Seahawks and the 2nd place team was equivalent to the gap between 2nd and 18th place. Film analysts are currently tearing through All-22 footage to study exactly how this “shape-shifting” defense operates.
The Seahawks have officially locked down their first-round pick, agreeing to terms with No. 32 overall selection Jadarian Price. The team officially announced the signing today, wrapping up the rookie running back’s contract and squashing any minor fan anxiety about his status heading into the summer.
Jadarian Price Inks His Deal · Reddit Tom Pelissero broke the news this morning that the Seahawks and Jadarian Price had agreed to terms, and the official team channels quickly followed up to confirm the signing. While a few 12s on Reddit were starting to wonder when the rookie would officially sign, the front office had the paperwork ready to go.