Dan Quinn, the Seahawks’ first-year defensive coordinator, learned a valuable – and lasting – lesson from Bill Walsh when the former 49ers coach once told his players, “Anyone of you can be called on to win the game at any time.”
- 12 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 4:38pm -

Last week’s announcement of an improved public safety policy at CenturyLink Field prompted a lot of questions about what type of bags, items, and clothing are and are not OK to bring into the Seahawks’ stadium moving forward. Our FAQ does a good job at addressing some of those primary concerns, but a few visuals […]
- 13 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 3:20pm -

The Seahawks have asked a lot of their fans over the franchise’s first 37 seasons, and it usually had to do with being very, very loud on game days. Now, they’re offering a lot to 12 fans. Club president Peter McLoughlin has announced the formation of a “President’s Fan Advisory Council,” and the group of […]
- 14 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 2:20pm -

A couple of summer activities that slipped under our radar in last week’s blog post on the Seahawks 12 Tour and related player-driven football camps around the nation come from Seahawks punter Jon Ryan, who will host a charity golf tournament and kicking camp north of the border this week in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. For […]
- 17 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 11:25am -

Free safety Earl Thomas drops by the set of “NFL Total Access” to talk about NFC West rivalries and which club has the best secondary in the League Good morning, and here’s what’s “out there” for today, Wednesday, June 19, about your Seattle Seahawks: Free safety Earl Thomas joined NFL.com’s Dave Dameshek Football Program. Dameshek’s […]
- 20 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 8:43am -

In an effort to enhance player safety and establish a better game experience for youth, high school and amateur-level programs, USA Football will host a Heads Up Football Player Safety Coaches clinic on Saturday, June 22, at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. More than 70 Player Safety Coaches representing leagues throughout the state will converge on […]
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:48pm -

After spending his rookie season watching and waiting following shoulder surgery, linebacker Korey Toomer is back and ready to show the coaches he can contribute by using his speed and athleticism.
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 2:49pm -

NFL Network’s NFL AM has been unveiling the Top 100 Plays of 2012, and 66 plays into their countdown, the Seahawks are well represented on their list. We take an updated look at eight of those plays that feature some of Seattle’s very own. No. 34 – Golden Tate shows up for the fourth time […]
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:51am -

A look at some memorable moments in Seahawks history that occurred on June 18: 1985: The Seahawks and Northwest University agree to a long-term lease for the team’s new practice facility and headquarters in Kirkland. The 36,000-square foot complex will be built on 12 acres adjacent to the school. 1986: The Seahawks move into their […]
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:31am -

Team plans to elevate role of the 12th MAN® even more
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:25am -

In an effort to better the experience of attending an NFL game in Seattle, the Seahawks announced Tuesday they will be forming an advisory panel consisting of season tickets holders that will meet with team executives in an effort to get input directly from the fan base. The group will consist of 12 Seahawks season…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 11:19pm -

After nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Antoine Winfield is settling in to his new role as the nickel cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks. Winfield signed with Seattle this offseason after being released by the Vikings in March. Winfield had been working to rehab his knee after surgery at the Vikings’ facility when he was…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 8:46pm -

You hear references to people pissing money away all the time, but it’s rarely meant literally. The case of Seahawks guard John Moffitt is an exception. Moffitt landed in hot water last year thanks to a series of incidents at a shopping mall in the Seattle area, starting with the mall’s security staff catching him…
- 3 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 2:37pm -

The Seahawks have retired No. 12, in honor of the team’s fans — the 12th man. And the 12th man nearly put itself onto the Seattle Mt. Rushmore. The fans narrowly missed inclusion in both the Pro Football Talk on NBCSN and the PFT Planet version’s of the team’s Mt. Rushmore. For both, the 12th…
- 4 days ago, 16 Jun 13, 11:47am -

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll may be seeking to thaw the frosty relationship between his team and the division rival 49ers. Asked in an interview on NFL Network about the war of words that has erupted between his team and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, Carroll didn’t take the bait and instead talked about how much respect…
- 5 days ago, 15 Jun 13, 9:17am -

Steve Largent, Shaun Alexander, Cortez Kennedy and Walter Jones make Mike Florio’s Seahawks’ Mt. Rushmore. Who makes your list?
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 4:01pm -

We unveiled the members of the Rams Mt. Rushmore on Thursday’s edition of Pro Football Talk on NBCSN, but Friday’s show will feature some other players near and dear to the hearts of St. Louis football fans. It’s time for the Cardinals Mt. Rushmore to be unveiled and there’s a chance that some of the…
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 1:30pm -

Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent joins Mike Florio to talk about how competitive the 2013 Seahawks will be and who he deems worthy of landing on his team Mt. Rushmore.
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 11:55am -

It’s Friday, which means it is time to hear from PFT Planet during PFT Live. Before we get to your calls and tweets, however, Mike Florio will welcome former Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent to the program ahead of Friday’s afternoon unveiling of the Seahawks Mt. Rushmore. The franchise’s all-time leader in receiving yards will…
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 8:35am -

When Tarvaris Jackson was released by the Buffalo Bills earlier this week it didn’t take long to connect the dots and think that the Seattle Seahawks could likely be a landing-place for Jackson. Jackson – the Seahawks starting quarterback in 2011 – lost a three-way battle for the starting job last year to Russell Wilson…
- 6 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 7:57pm -

The NFL may have roster limits, but for team coaching staffs there is no such restriction. Who has the most and who the fewest, a recent finding sheds some light on the subject.
- 11 days ago, 9 Jun 13, 1:15pm -

Riddled by injuries, dropped passes and a lack of productivity, the Jets wide receivers were the punching bag during the course last year. Find out how John Idzik and company are calling on reinforcements to provide a boost to a depleted and lackluster unit.
- 16 days ago, 4 Jun 13, 1:18pm -

Barely a month after signing quarterback David Garrard, the New York Jets made his retirement official on Wednesday. With Garrard officially out of the picture, New York brought in a journeyman wide receiver to help jumpstart an anemic passing attack.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The second week of organized team activities began for the San Francisco 49ers without Michael Crabtree but with the tough task of replacing the team's top wide receiver.
- 22 days ago, 28 May 13, 6:55pm -

Hot News for C Pete Carroll
- 30 days ago, 21 May 13, 11:35am -

Hot News for CB Marcus Trufant
- 44 days ago, 7 May 13, 12:03pm -

Last week we looked at some projections for Vanderbilt's draft eligible seniors and took a stab at where they would be drafted. It turns out that the Draft was as volatile as ever and though projections were on the money for a couple of Commodores, there were still surprises when it came to the NFL futures of some now former Vandy players. Here is a look at what went down over the weekend.
- 46 days ago, 5 May 13, 9:33am -

South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is the top ranked prospect for next year's NFL Draft eligible players.
- 52 days ago, 29 Apr 13, 7:53am -

San Francisco, Arizona, and Minnesota are three teams that drafted very well.
- 53 days ago, 28 Apr 13, 7:22am -

Baltimore and Cincinnati are two AFC teams that had grade A drafts. Here is a breakdown of each team.
- 53 days ago, 28 Apr 13, 7:15am -

Big paydays for QBs (Ryan, Stafford; Cutler, too?) are near. Same with WRs (Dez Bryant, anyone?). Jason La Canfora digs up who's next up on the get-paid list, including four key Giants.
- 9 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 5:53am -

Justin Tuck used to be on the list of elite pass rushers. Now he tops Pete Prisco's annual list of overrated players. As for underrated? Prisco says Broncos nickel corner Chris Harris is worth every penny.
- 13 days ago, 7 Jun 13, 7:02am -

Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson are locked into their rookie deals and the 49ers and Seahawks couldn't be happier -- for now. Jason La Canfora digs through contracts to find the best steals.
- 16 days ago, 4 Jun 13, 7:42am -

A Broncos-Cowboys Super Bowl? Don't laugh. Pete Prisco says both grade out the highest in his four-pronged formula that combines rankings of each team's QB, LT and best CB and pass rusher.
- 22 days ago, 29 May 13, 6:45am -

Who starts at QB for the Bills, Jets, Raiders and Eagles? Who fills the leadership void in Baltimore? Pete Prisco asks a pressing question for each team heading into the summer.
- 34 days ago, 17 May 13, 7:46am -

The cap. Free agency. Staff turnover. Maintaining success in the NFL is difficult, yet some teams make it look easy. Jason La Canfora ranks the NFL's best front offices.
- 37 days ago, 14 May 13, 7:40am -

Did your team make the grade or fall short? Pete Prisco breaks down the job by all 32 NFL teams, and finds a few franchises that ace the draft and several that fall short.
- 53 days ago, 28 Apr 13, 10:31am -

Friendship Fleeting in NFL Flux
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NFL '13 Conference Picks
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NFL '13 Divisional Picks
- 10 Jan 13, 10:44am -

Terrell Owens visits Chad Johnson in jail.
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(Eds: Adds details, quotes. With AP Photos.) By CURTIS CRABTREE Associated Press Seattle's secondary was already one of the league's best and the Seahawks had signed free agents Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett to help bolster the defensive end position.
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 9:35am -

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back a familiar face tocompete for their backup quarterback job.
- 6 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 7:03pm -

Coach Dennis Allen is pleased with the progress he's seen thepast two months during the offseason program for the new-lookOakland Raiders.
- 7 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 4:11pm -

Doug Martin doesn't believe in the so-called sophomore jinx.
- 8 days ago, 12 Jun 13, 2:51pm -

Antoine Winfield had no reason to suspect anything was amisswhen he headed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice facility to workout back in March.
- 8 days ago, 12 Jun 13, 2:07pm -

When the Seattle Seahawks opened their mandatory minicampTuesday, there were no questions about who would get the bulk ofthe reps at quarterback, or concerns about anyone holding out.
- 8 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 6:49pm -

Batted balls. Wounded ducks. Interceptions. Passes into theturf.
- 8 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 4:43pm -

Jim Harbaugh has used the recent run of suspensions on thedivision rival Seattle Seahawks for performance-enhancing druginfractions as a reminder to his own San Francisco team: Cheatingwon't be tolerated.
- 8 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 4:21pm -

Austin, Lacy headline 2013 NFL Draft class looking to makeimmediate impact.
- 53 days ago, 28 Apr 13, 3:32pm -

Jets need receiver, Winslow shows up
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:46pm -

Jones-Drew talks, but says little
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:46pm -

Harbaugh remarks on Seattle PED violations
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Jackson gone, Manuel gets more snaps with Bills
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Flynn trying to prove he's capable of starting
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:46pm -

Canisius High School in Upstate New York is adding two great players in Tyrone Wheatley Jr. and Terius Wheatley, the sons of new Bills assistant Tyrone Wheatley. The Dolphins’ cheerleaders have performed their own version of a Taylor Swift song. The Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Tedy Bruschi and Gil Santos will take…
- 24 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 4:35am -

In an effort to better the experience of attending an NFL game in Seattle, the Seahawks announced Tuesday they will be forming an advisory panel consisting of season tickets holders that will meet with team executives in an effort to get input directly from the fan base. The group will consist of 12 Seahawks season…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 11:19pm -

With all due respect to the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears and others, Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Barkevious Mingo believes the Cleveland Browns could have the best defensive unit in the league this season. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mingo believes the Browns have the pieces in place…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 9:29pm -

Key RG3 update: Cousins ready for action
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 10:50pm -

QB Jackson lands back in Seattle
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 10:50pm -

Read these, please.Snap judgments: Seahawks' mindset - NFC West Blog - ESPNCoach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider made headlines in 2010 for their willingness to constantly churn the Seattle Seahawks' roster. Three years later, they've built the roster to a point where player retention has become a bigger focus.Cowboy re-ups: Justin Smith signs two-year extension that runs through 2015 | 49ers Hot ReadDefensive lineman Justin Smith signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday that ties him to the 49ers through 2015, the club announced.All 32 NFL Defenses Ranked: W…
- 18 mins ago, 20 Jun 13, 4:00am -

Quick-hitting series of questions from The Post Game Productions for the Seahawks' star cornerback. Watch.
- 13 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 3:36pm -

At the 2013 NFLPA Rookie Premiere, Washington Redskins rookie tight end Jordan Reed spoke with SB Nation's Dan Rubenstein about his surprise being drafted by the Redskins, studying his playbook, and his relationship with QB Robert Griffin III.
- 13 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 3:30pm -

Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin joined Dave "Softy" Mahler on Tuesday afternoon to talk a little Seahawks' football.Doug Baldwin 6-18 - Seattle's live and local sports stationA Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver joins Softy to talk about the NBA Finals, his role with the team next season and what to expect out of Russell Wilson next season.
- 13 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 3:24pm -

To recap, in case you missed some of the early posts on the Nike SPARQ rating we've adjusted for use with Seattle's player prosects, here's some background:The Nike SPARQ Rating has been tweaked over the last ten years, and was developed inside Nike. Both Davis and I have speculated that Pete Carroll was involved in the development of the system. As Davis put it, "In the early days of SPARQ, Carroll was the highest profile coach in college football. Carroll was consumed with recruiting the best athletes and football players in America to USC, and he was very successful in that endev…
- 15 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 1:14pm -

I've never been a profesional athlete so I don't know what their locker rooms are like. I did see Any Given Sunday but that doesn't really qualify me to talk about lockers rooms and I definitely can't assess their health with any authority.Still, I doubt there is such a thing as locker room cancer. They're rooms. What would it even look like? A growth on a wall? That's probably just water damage. Honestly, I don't think Albert Haynesworth was slinking around his teams' facilities like Cat Woman tearing up roofing tiles. Would have been good footwork and stability training though.Co…
- 21 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:32am -

Seahawks.2013 Post-Draft Review 05/10 by FantasyGuru | Blog Talk RadioHansen reviews the 2013 draft and fantasy implications with Adam Caplan (@CaplanNFL) and Greg Cosell (@GregCosell).NFL - Russell Wilson faces new pressure - ESPNSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spent last week's minicamp doing what he usually does -- saying all the right things. He talked about the need to grow and expand on what he did during his impressive rookie season. He raved about his team's talented roster, one that now includes explosive wide receiver Percy Harvin. What Wilson didn't have to s…
- 1 day ago, 19 Jun 13, 4:00am -

After a standout career at Syracuse University that saw him become just the 4th quarterback in Big East history to pass for over 9,000 yards, the New York Giants selected Ryan Nassib in the 4th round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Nassib spoke with SB Nation's Dan Rubenstein at last month's NFLPA Rookie Premiere to discuss getting drafted by the Giants, his familiarity with New York, and what he looks forward to purchasing with an NFL paycheck.
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:06pm -

Dan Quinn, the Seahawks’ first-year defensive coordinator, learned a valuable – and lasting – lesson from Bill Walsh when the former 49ers coach once told his players, “Anyone of you can be called on to win the game at any time.”
- 12 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 4:38pm -

After spending his rookie season watching and waiting following shoulder surgery, linebacker Korey Toomer is back and ready to show the coaches he can contribute by using his speed and athleticism.
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 2:49pm -

Monday metatarsal musings: Finding a fourth Seahawk to join Steve Largent, Cortez Kennedy and Walter Jones on the franchise’s Mt. Rushmore depends on who you ask, but Matt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander are good places to start.
- 3 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 1:30pm -

On Father’s Day, Earl Thomas III, Golden Tate III, Walter Thurmond III and Percy Harvin III are honoring and remembering those who had their names before they did.
- 4 days ago, 16 Jun 13, 8:30am -

One-season starter Tarvaris Jackson agrees to terms with the Seahawks to return and compete with Brady Quinn for the backup quarterback spot behind Russell Wilson.
- 6 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 7:40pm -

Coach Pete Carroll called the Seahawks’ just-concluded three-day minicamp the final exam in the offseason program, and the team’s passer handed out a grade that was well beyond passing.
- 6 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 6:18pm -

What positions are free-agent additions Michael Bennett and Tony McDaniel playing? How about rookies Jordan Hill and Jesse Williams? You’ll find them at any of three or four spots on the defensive line.
- 7 days ago, 12 Jun 13, 5:34pm -

A year ago at this time, Russell Wilson was in a three-quarterback competition for the Seahawks’ starting job. Now, it’s his job and Wilson is preparing for whatever the future might bring by focusing on the present.
- 8 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 6:36pm -

Monday metatarsal musings: The Seahawks were good in 2012, but should be even better in 2013. They know it. Everyone seems to know it. But the players and coaches also know hard work and competition remain the keys to continued improvement.
- 9 days ago, 10 Jun 13, 4:31pm -

When it came time for Russell Wilson to deliver the ceremonial first pitch at the Mariners’ game on Friday night, the Seahawks’ second-year quarterback did just that – delivered, by delving into his past.  
- 12 days ago, 7 Jun 13, 8:46pm -

The Seahawks received the top spot in ESPN.com’s preseason power rankings in April, but — for those who don’t like to live in the present — ESPN released another version of that list Wednesday called the NFL Future Rankings. Attempting to predict the best teams in the year 2016, the future rankings — hidden behind ESPN’s paywall — have the Seahawks slotted at No. 3 behind the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers, respectively. With no real formula to the rankings other than appearance and intuition, a slew of ESPN writers voted on the rankings by grading individual aspec…
- 4 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 12:03am -

The Seahawks have created a “President’s Fan Advisory Council” for members of the 12th Man to give input on improving the overall experience for Seahawks fans, in Seattle and all over. The team will select — you guessed it — 12 season-ticket holders to join the council. Those fans will have “direct access, both online and face-to-face, with team executives in addition to an open forum to share their thoughts and ideas with those who can implement change,” the Seahawks said in their announcement. “The Fan Advisory Council will play an important role in our efforts to maintain an…
- 13 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 3:34pm -

Russell Wilson came out of nowhere last season to, as a third-round draft pick, lead the Seahawks to an 11-5 season and get them 31 seconds from the NFC championship game. The young quarterback is today all but a messiah in Seattle. But people forget that for the first half of the season, many Seahawks fans questioned him. Was the rookie really more deserving than Matt Flynn for the starting job? Did he, at 5-foot-11, really have the chops for the NFL? Back on Sept. 30, after Seattle’s loss to the Rams in St. Louis, we asked seattlepi.com readers whether the Seahawks should stick with Wilson…
- 17 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 11:12am -

Two members of the “Legion of Boom,” Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and safety Earl Thomas, will be appearing on ESPN’s “Sport Science” show sometime soon. How do we know? Sherman tweeted such, and just posted a couple videos from the shoot on Vine, an emerging mobile-based social network in which people share six-second videos. You can watch one of Sherman’s Vine videos below. It’s been less than a year since a Seahawks player was featured on “Sport Science,” the popular ESPN series that examines the science of sports (fancy that). In December, ESPN featured running bac…
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:26pm -

I could open with a joke about the Seahawks, Snoop Dogg and performance-enhancing drugs … but I won’t. Oops, I kinda just did. Well, today from the NFL.com video repository we have this gem from a youth football camp this weekend in Los Angeles. Check out the video on NFL.com or click on the video framegrab below. At the camp, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll challenged rapper Snoop Dogg (or is it Snoop Lion still?) to a one-on-one passing contest with Seattle’s star cornerback, Richard Sherman. Carroll would try to pass to Snoop, and Sherman would try to defend. What results is absolute…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 5:25pm -

It was once dubbed the “championship offseason” by the Seahawks, but the term has now seemingly garnered a new meaning entirely. Yep, the only thing the Seahawks seem to be the champions of this offseason is finding trouble. Seahawks guard John Moffitt continued a trend of offseason mishaps, pleading guilty Friday to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in Bellevue District Court, as reported by Danny O’Neil of 710 ESPN Seattle radio. Moffitt reportedly paid a fine of $1,407 and received a suspended sentence of 24 months in jail — meaning Moffitt will avoid jail time provided he…
- 3 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 3:54pm -

It’s official. The T’s have now been crossed and the I’s dotted on a contract to bring quarterback Tarvaris Jackson back to Seattle. In the wake, the Seahawks released free-agent signee Jerrod Johnson, the team announced Friday. Jackson, who started for the Seahawks in 2011, returns to Seattle after a season with Buffalo in which he didn’t take a single snap. Only this time, Jackson will compete with offseason signee Brady Quinn for the backup spot behind incumbent starter Russell Wilson. “I think it’s a great boost for us in a competitive sense,” head coach Pete Carroll said Thu…
- 5 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 4:26pm -

Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner wasn’t pleased with the recent comments about PEDs from 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh. “He’s a coach. He’s never gonna be out there lined up against me,” Browner said Thursday on Sports Radio KJR. “I wish he would; I’d put my hands around his neck.” Let’s back up. On Tuesday, Harbaugh said he “definitely noticed” the recent problems Seattle’s had with performance-enhancing drugs. “It has no place in an athlete’s body,” Harbaugh said of PEDs. “We play by the rules. You want to be above reproach, especially when you’re good, becaus…
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 1:19pm -

Rookies fitting in on Seahawks defensive lineAssociated PressCopyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:36 am, Friday, June 14, 2013 Rookies fitting in on Seahawks defensive line(AP) — Seattle's secondary was already one of the league's best and the Seahawks had signed free agents Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett to help bolster the defensive end position.The Seahawks used two picks on defensive tackles, taking Penn State's Jordan Hill in the third round and…
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 9:31am -

Seahawks agree to terms with QB JacksonAssociated PressCopyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:03 pm, Thursday, June 13, 2013 (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back a familiar face to compete for their backup quarterback job.The Seahawks announced Thursday night they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Tarvaris Jackson to compete with Brady Quinn for the backup role behind starter Russell Wilson.
- 6 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 11:01pm -

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had a connection to a homicide victim found in an industrial park near the athlete's home, but family and officials were mum on the nature of their relationship, two days after police first visited the upscale division.
- 2 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 2:46am -

The NFL’s official Twitter page today threw out a question to fans, asking which team will have the best defense in the league this season. As I write this (the numbers change constantly) the Seahawks are in the lead in the fan vote, with 17.6 percent. That vote is part of an NFL.com feature t
- 13 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 3:16pm -

The Seahawks have announced the formation of a “President’s Fan Advisory Council” to assist team executives in the evaluation and enhancement of the overall Seahawks fan experience. You can read the full release on it here. As it states, the members of the President’s Fan Adv
- 16 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:46pm -

Mocking Steve Gleason, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease, got three Atlanta radio talk-show personalities fired. Gleason accepted their apologizes.
- 18 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 10:05am -

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.
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- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:31pm -

In addition to appearing in-studio on NFL Network’s NFL AM this morning, Seahawks safety Earl Thomas also appeared in-studio tonight on NFL Total Access for multiple segments. Here are video links and transcripts of Thomas’ segments tonight, which include some pretty frank comments about
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:16pm -

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:16pm -

I passed along the video earlier of Earl Thomas’ appearance on the NFL Network’s NFL AM show. Now, courtesy of the network, are some transcribed quotes of what Thomas had to say:  On the feeling he has coming out of OTAs and minicamp: “Confidence. The biggest thing around the
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:01pm -

Time for our daily morning look at what is being said out there about the Seahawks. … — ESPN.com’s Mike Sando examines the percentage of snaps the Seahawks have returning at each position group, as well as the rest of the NFC West. And the chart reiterates that the Seahawks and 49
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:16am -

The NFL's official Twitter page today threw out a question to fans, asking which team will have the best defense in the league this season.As I write this (the numbers change constantly) the Seahawks are in the lead in the fan vote, with 17.6 percent.That vote is part of an NFL.com feature today in which six of the site's experts debate which team they think will have the best defense in the league in 2013.As you can see, three pick the Seahawks --- Cincinnati, Houston and Pittsburgh all get one vote each.Two of the three write that they think Seattle's improved pass rush will be a key rea…
- 15 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 1:08pm -

The Seahawks have announced the formation of a "President's Fan Advisory Council" to assist team executives in the evaluation and enhancement of the overall Seahawks fan experience.You can read the full release on it here.As it states, the members of the President's Fan Advisory Council will have direct access, both online and face-to-face, with team executives in addition to an open forum to share their thoughts and ideas with those who can implement change."The Fan Advisory Council will play an important role in our efforts to maintain and enhance the Seahawks fan experience," said Seahaw…
- 16 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:46pm -

In addition to appearing in-studio on NFL Network’s NFL AM this morning, Seahawks safety Earl Thomas also appeared in-studio tonight on NFL Total Access for multiple segments. Here are video links and transcripts of Thomas’ segments tonight, which include some pretty frank comments about Jim Harbaugh, the improvement in the Seattle defense, and more:Here is the video of that appearance. And below are some transcribed quotes:On if he buys the perception that the Seahawks have put more into saying ‘We are all in for the Super Bowl’ than any other team this offseason: “I don’t buy i…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:16pm -

I passed along the video earlier of Earl Thomas' appearance on the NFL Network's NFL AM show.Now, courtesy of the network, are some transcribed quotes of what Thomas had to say: On the feeling he has coming out of OTAs and minicamp: “Confidence. The biggest thing around the locker room [is] we haven’t [forgotten] what happened in Atlanta. Guys are very motivated and this is definitely my best offseason that I’ve had so I’m really excited and looking forward to the season.”On the importance of having chemistry in the secondary: “We spend a lot of time with each other, we kn…
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:01pm -

Time for our daily morning look at what is being said out there about the Seahawks. ...--- ESPN.com's Mike Sando examines the percentage of snaps the Seahawks have returning at each position group, as well as the rest of the NFC West. And the chart reiterates that the Seahawks and 49ers have most of their key parts returning in 2013, the reason each carries high expectations into the season;--- MyNorthwest,com says Earl Thomas is on the cusp of greatness;--- Speaking of Thomas, he appeared on NFL.com recently --- here's the video;--- ProFootball Talk notes Antoine Winfield accepted less mo…
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:16am -

Seahawks guard John Moffitt pleaded guilty in Bellevue District Court Friday to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, putting an end to legal issues stemming from three separate incidents at Bellevue Square Mall in 2012.Moffitt paid a fine of $1,407, according to a district spokeswoman, and received a suspended sentence of 24 months in jail.Moffitt was originally charged with two misdemeanors --- one for criminal trespass and another for obstruction. But those were combined to one charge of disorderly conduct. Moffitt will  not serve the suspended sentence if he avoids any future lega…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 6:16pm -

Pro Football Talk has had an interesting ongoing series this off-season, asking fans to vote for their favorite team's Mt. Rushmore --- meaning, the four most iconic figures in the history of that franchise.Friday, they hit on the Seahawks ---- you can see the discussion here --- and Mike Florio also revealed his own list, featuring Walter Jones, Steve Largent, Shaun Alexander and Cortez Kennedy.I think just about any Seahawk fan would agree with Largent, Jones and Kennedy. Alexander, as you can see in the comments, elicits more debate.I'm one of those who thinks Alexander gets a little bit…
- 3 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 10:16am -

The overriding theme of this season for the Seahawks will be the almost unprecedented high expectations greeting the team after the way it won seven of the last eight last season, led the NFL in fewest points allowed, and saw Russell Wilson break out as a potential long-term star at quarterback.But it's not just  in Seattle that the expectations for the Seahawks are high.Las Vegas has also been setting a high standard for the Seahawks this season, witness the updated Super Bowl odds below, which have Seattle as the No. 4 favorite behind the Patriots, 49ers and Broncos:https://twitter.com/D…
- 3 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 10:01am -

As the Seahawks head into their last extended break of the off-season, I thought I'd assess where each position group stands.So here's that story, using what I called the "comfort index,'' or the level of angst fans either should, or should not, have about each spot.Feel free to let me know if you agree or disagree.Here are a few other links on what I hope is a happy Father's Day for every dad out there. ...--- Seahawks.com with a cool Father's Day story on the four Seahawks who are named after their fathers and grandfathers;--- Here's more on the Seahawks' Mt. Rushmore from Pro Football…
- 4 days ago, 16 Jun 13, 3:16pm -

Our poll tonight is in honor of Father's Day:Take Our Poll
- 4 days ago, 15 Jun 13, 8:16pm -

Former owner John Nordstrom is a quiet yet respected presence around the Seahawks | Usually dressed in the uniform of retired men (jeans, deck shoes, plaid shirt, etc.), the 76-year-old gentleman who frequents the sidelines at Seattle Seahawks practices looks as if he might be the grandfather of one of the players.
- 4 days ago, 16 Jun 13, 1:05am -

The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Tarvaris Jackson have agreed to a contract.
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 6:37am -

RENTON — Tarvaris Jackson arrived to familiar surroundings at Seattle Seahawks headquarters on Thursday, took a physical and agreed to terms on a one-year deal to re-join a team that had traded him to Buffalo 10 months ago.
- 6 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 1:05am -

Looking for a replacement for Alan Branch, who departed in free agency, the Seattle Seahawks may have found one in defensive tackle Tony McDaniel.
- 7 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 1:05am -

Yes, the NFL is a business, occasionally ruthless, and certainly impermanent. Tarvaris Jackson could tell you all about that.
- 7 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 1:05am -

First reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter this morning, quarterback Tarvaris Jackson confirmed via twitter that he’s headed to Seattle to sign with his former team on Thursday. Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2013/06/12/tarvaris-jackson-expected-to-sign-with-hawks-on-thursday/
- 8 days ago, 12 Jun 13, 2:54pm -

What do you do for an encore after leading your team to the brink of the NFC championship game as a rookie starting quarterback? If you're Russell Wilson, you move on to the next challenge.
- 8 days ago, 12 Jun 13, 1:05am -

These crafty webmasters know how to suck in sports fans. Any time they make a list of the “20 Greatest Fill-In-The-Blank,” fans will click through each entry so they know how badly their favorite fill-in-the-blank was disrespected by the experts.
- 9 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 7:47am -

The NFL calls them organized team activities – OTAs for short. But that sounds more like social outings set up by event planners than a series of non-contact practices in the offseason.
- 11 days ago, 9 Jun 13, 1:05am -

RENTON — Cornerback Brandon Browner put it succinctly when asked why he prefers physical, man-to-man coverage over a passive zone look on Sundays.
- 14 days ago, 6 Jun 13, 1:05am -

Earl Thomas doesn't want to forget about his team's loss in the NFC playoffs last year. Will it motivate the Seattle Seahawks safety to take his game to the next level?
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:43am -

Seattle Seahawks guard John Moffitt reportedly pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge last week in connection with a series of incidents last year at a Bellevue, Wash., mall.
- 2 days ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:42am -

It was a matter of time until a Seattle Seahawks player fired back at San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh after the coach's comments about the Seahawks' PED issues. Enter Brandon Browner (left).
- 5 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 5:18pm -

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed Tarvaris Jackson to a one-year contract, the team announced. Will Jackson have the edge on Brady Quinn to be Russell Wilson's backup at quarterback?
- 6 days ago, 13 Jun 13, 4:27pm -

Antoine Winfield soured on the Minnesota Vikings after being blindsided by his release in March. Find out why he ended up accepting a lesser role on the Seattle Seahawks.
- 7 days ago, 12 Jun 13, 7:52pm -

You might think Russell Wilson is due for a drop in performance after his stunning rookie-season play for the Seattle Seahawks. But the quarterback recently offered strong words to the contrary.
- 8 days ago, 12 Jun 13, 9:30am -

Jim Harbaugh said he's noticed all the Seattle Seahawks players suspended for PED issues. But the San Francisco 49ers coach isn't sold on their explanations.
- 9 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 2:48pm -

The Seattle Seahawks had to make sure Percy Harvin was past his immature ways before they gave up a boatload of cash and some valuable draft picks for the wide receiver.
- 9 days ago, 11 Jun 13, 4:01am -

Around The League's Chris Wesseling recently unveiled his list of the NFL's top wide receivers. The ATL guys chime in on what Wesseling got right and wrong, including Steve Smith's ranking.
- 13 days ago, 7 Jun 13, 3:23pm -

Pete Carroll's Seattle Seahawks have a performance-enhancing drugs problem. The coach believes solving his team's issues requires 'round-the-clock protection.
- 13 days ago, 7 Jun 13, 6:45am -