Upbringing taught Rasheem Green to fully appreciate life as a Seahawks rookie
SEATTLE – Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive end Rasheem Green is expected to return to action this Sunday, after missing the last four games with hip and ankle injuries.The 21-year old showed his potential during the preseason, recording 18 tackles and three sacks.
SEATTLE – Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive end Rasheem Green is expected to return to action this Sunday, after missing the last four games with hip and ankle injuries.The 21-year old showed his potential during the preseason, recording 18 tackles and three sacks.
Seahawks offensive line clearing holes like old days, just in time for menacing Rams
The Seahawks players and coaches are feeling pretty good about the team’s offensive line.“This was the most physical play that we’ve had in some time,” coach Pete Carroll said Monday, the day after Seattle’s 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the desert.“I think we’ve really been having some great chemistry,” Pro Bowl left tackle Duane Brown said this week. “We’ve been rolling off the ball.”There’s no better time for Seattle to find its footing than now, with the Seahawks set to host the Los Angeles Rams and their menacing defensive front Sunday at CenturyLink Field.Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald and Pro Bowler Michael Brockers have given Seattle fits for years, and now the duo adds perennial Pro Bowler Ndamukong Suh to the mix.“It’s a tremendous challenge,” Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said. “They create lots of problems for you there.
The Seahawks players and coaches are feeling pretty good about the team’s offensive line.“This was the most physical play that we’ve had in some time,” coach Pete Carroll said Monday, the day after Seattle’s 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the desert.“I think we’ve really been having some great chemistry,” Pro Bowl left tackle Duane Brown said this week. “We’ve been rolling off the ball.”There’s no better time for Seattle to find its footing than now, with the Seahawks set to host the Los Angeles Rams and their menacing defensive front Sunday at CenturyLink Field.Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald and Pro Bowler Michael Brockers have given Seattle fits for years, and now the duo adds perennial Pro Bowler Ndamukong Suh to the mix.“It’s a tremendous challenge,” Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said. “They create lots of problems for you there.
Seahawks return to Soldier Field a reminder of simpler times, and start of a super run
SEATTLE - Six years ago in Chicago, a star was born and the Seahawks were forever changed.Russell Wilson remembers it well."Feels like yesterday," Seattle's Pro Bowl quarterback said Friday.Seahawks coach Pete Carroll recalled the game as a special moment for his young team and its rookie QB."That was really kind of the jump start for us," Carroll said this week.It was Dec. 2, 2012, on a sunny afternoon at Soldier Field.
SEATTLE - Six years ago in Chicago, a star was born and the Seahawks were forever changed.Russell Wilson remembers it well."Feels like yesterday," Seattle's Pro Bowl quarterback said Friday.Seahawks coach Pete Carroll recalled the game as a special moment for his young team and its rookie QB."That was really kind of the jump start for us," Carroll said this week.It was Dec. 2, 2012, on a sunny afternoon at Soldier Field.
Here's five things to watch tonight when the Seahawks battle the Bears
The Seahawks travel to Soldier Field tonight for the first time since 2012 to take on the Bears for a nationally televised matchup on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
The Seahawks travel to Soldier Field tonight for the first time since 2012 to take on the Bears for a nationally televised matchup on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
2 players kneel for anthem, Kaepernick tweets to thank them
Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson were the only two players to kneel during the national anthem on the NFL's opening Sunday, and Kaepernick, who is no longer welcome on an NFL sideline, made sure to offer his thanks to them via social media.
Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson were the only two players to kneel during the national anthem on the NFL's opening Sunday, and Kaepernick, who is no longer welcome on an NFL sideline, made sure to offer his thanks to them via social media.
Most wins in Seahawks history? Most tackles? Most picks? Here are a few records that could fall
SEATTLE - Pete Carroll is eight wins from passing Mike Holmgren as the winningest coach in Seahawks history.Russell Wilson is six wins from passing Matt Hasselbeck for the most by a starting quarterback.Bobby Wagner is 140 total tackles behind Eugene Robinson for the most in team history.Six winning seasons in a row can create some eye-popping numbers, especially for longer-tenured players.“It’s all about the work.
SEATTLE - Pete Carroll is eight wins from passing Mike Holmgren as the winningest coach in Seahawks history.Russell Wilson is six wins from passing Matt Hasselbeck for the most by a starting quarterback.Bobby Wagner is 140 total tackles behind Eugene Robinson for the most in team history.Six winning seasons in a row can create some eye-popping numbers, especially for longer-tenured players.“It’s all about the work.
Worried about the Seahawks chances this season? Here’s why you shouldn’t
SEATTLE - The Seattle Seahawks just wrapped up their first 0-4 exhibition season in franchise history.They also lost a host of fan favorites in the offseason.So it’s no surprise that most NFL analysts aren’t expecting much from the team.But there are reasons for optimism.Here’s five reasons Seattle might surprise people in 2018:Russell Wilson is still the quarterback.Entering his seventh season as the Seahawks’ signal caller, Wilson has won more games over the previous six years than any quarterback not named Tom Brady.Last year, he led the NFL in touchdown passes and the Seahawks in rushing yards.Coach Pete Carroll recently pointed to Wilson’s work in-between seasons as a key to his success.“He is really dedicated in the offseason to work throughout to make sure he’s in the best position physically,” Carroll said.For his part, Wilson has pointed to the change in leadership, with new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and line coach Mike Solari.“I definitely think we’re ready,” he said. “We’re prepared.
SEATTLE - The Seattle Seahawks just wrapped up their first 0-4 exhibition season in franchise history.They also lost a host of fan favorites in the offseason.So it’s no surprise that most NFL analysts aren’t expecting much from the team.But there are reasons for optimism.Here’s five reasons Seattle might surprise people in 2018:Russell Wilson is still the quarterback.Entering his seventh season as the Seahawks’ signal caller, Wilson has won more games over the previous six years than any quarterback not named Tom Brady.Last year, he led the NFL in touchdown passes and the Seahawks in rushing yards.Coach Pete Carroll recently pointed to Wilson’s work in-between seasons as a key to his success.“He is really dedicated in the offseason to work throughout to make sure he’s in the best position physically,” Carroll said.For his part, Wilson has pointed to the change in leadership, with new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and line coach Mike Solari.“I definitely think we’re ready,” he said. “We’re prepared.
National media not high on Seahawks, but they might be missing something
SEATTLE - Think the Seahawks will return to the playoffs this season?
SEATTLE - Think the Seahawks will return to the playoffs this season?
Broncos traditionally have Seahawks' number - except in the Big One, of course
SEATTLE - Most Seahawks fans are no fan of Broncos legend John Elway.After watching the Hall of Fame QB scramble and sling his team to victory over Seattle so many times, how could they be?
SEATTLE - Most Seahawks fans are no fan of Broncos legend John Elway.After watching the Hall of Fame QB scramble and sling his team to victory over Seattle so many times, how could they be?
How many wins for the Seahawks this season? Let’s break down the schedule
SEATTLE - It’s a game fans have played since schedules were released by teletype and on the radio.
SEATTLE - It’s a game fans have played since schedules were released by teletype and on the radio.
Alaska Airlines debuts Russell Wilson plane, offers early boarding to passengers wearing Wilson's jersey
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines is paying homage to its "Chief Football Officer" in a big way: The airline has unveiled a new Russell Wilson airplane just in time for football season.The plane, a Boeing 737-800, has Wilson painted on the side with a tagline that describes the Seahawks quarterback both on and off the field: "Dream Big.
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines is paying homage to its "Chief Football Officer" in a big way: The airline has unveiled a new Russell Wilson airplane just in time for football season.The plane, a Boeing 737-800, has Wilson painted on the side with a tagline that describes the Seahawks quarterback both on and off the field: "Dream Big.
'Our young guys need to step up to the next level': Wilson optimistic about Seahawks' season
Russell Wilson has some thoughts about the upcoming season, and none of them involves anything less than a long, successful run in the playoffs.
Russell Wilson has some thoughts about the upcoming season, and none of them involves anything less than a long, successful run in the playoffs.
Meet No. 51: Barkevious Mingo can play all over the field for Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. - Barkevious Mingo is listed as a linebacker, but he has also played defensive end.That could be one of the reasons the Seahawks wasted little time in free agency, making him their first pickup of the offseason.His versatility can likely be traced back to high school.
RENTON, Wash. - Barkevious Mingo is listed as a linebacker, but he has also played defensive end.That could be one of the reasons the Seahawks wasted little time in free agency, making him their first pickup of the offseason.His versatility can likely be traced back to high school.
Meet the offensive line coach: Mike Solari back for second tour with Seahawks
Mike Solari’s history as an offensive line coach began at the high school level, expanded to colleges and then the NFL, and even includes a stint 10 years ago with the Seattle Seahawks.
Mike Solari’s history as an offensive line coach began at the high school level, expanded to colleges and then the NFL, and even includes a stint 10 years ago with the Seattle Seahawks.
Meet No. 20, Rashaad Penny: ‘I had a chip on my shoulder, and I still have a chip’
RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks wanted to improve their running game, so they went out and drafted the guy who was statistically the best running back in college football last season.Rashaad Penny, whom the Seahawks drafted in the first round with the No. 27 overall pick, led the nation with 2,248 yards last season at San Diego State, and added 23 rushing touchdowns for good measure.“I trained so hard to get ready for the (NFL) Combine,” Penny said after the draft. “It was to prove to a lot of people that I’m better than a lot of people in the nation.
RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks wanted to improve their running game, so they went out and drafted the guy who was statistically the best running back in college football last season.Rashaad Penny, whom the Seahawks drafted in the first round with the No. 27 overall pick, led the nation with 2,248 yards last season at San Diego State, and added 23 rushing touchdowns for good measure.“I trained so hard to get ready for the (NFL) Combine,” Penny said after the draft. “It was to prove to a lot of people that I’m better than a lot of people in the nation.
Meet No. 11: Sebastian Janikowski brings big leg, years of experience to Seahawks
SEATTLE - Sebastian Janikowski has been around awhile.“Seems like he’s been kicking since 1912 or something like that,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider said recently of the prolific place kicker known for his big leg.While it hasn’t quite been that long, Janikowski is preparing for his 18th NFL season after missing all of 2017 with a back injury.The 40-year-old from Poland signed with the Seahawks in the offseason after spending his entire career with the Oakland Raiders.He holds the NFL record with 55 field goals of more than 50 yards and his career long of 63 yards is just one shy of the record.“He’s obviously a Hall of Famer,” Schneider said. “And we wanted to bring him in.”Janikowski moved to the U.S. when he was 16 and was a two-time All American at Florida State before being drafted 17th overall in 2000.
SEATTLE - Sebastian Janikowski has been around awhile.“Seems like he’s been kicking since 1912 or something like that,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider said recently of the prolific place kicker known for his big leg.While it hasn’t quite been that long, Janikowski is preparing for his 18th NFL season after missing all of 2017 with a back injury.The 40-year-old from Poland signed with the Seahawks in the offseason after spending his entire career with the Oakland Raiders.He holds the NFL record with 55 field goals of more than 50 yards and his career long of 63 yards is just one shy of the record.“He’s obviously a Hall of Famer,” Schneider said. “And we wanted to bring him in.”Janikowski moved to the U.S. when he was 16 and was a two-time All American at Florida State before being drafted 17th overall in 2000.
Seahawks' first-round pick Rashaad Penny reportedly having finger surgery
RENTON, Wash. - For the second year in a row, the Seattle Seahawks' top draft pick is hurt before the season even begins.This time, it isn't nearly as serious.The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Rashaad Penny, the running back out of San Diego State whom the Seahawks took with the 27th overall pick in April's draft, flew to Philadelphia on Tuesday night to have surgery on his finger Wednesday morning.Rapoport said the injury includes a break to the finger.
RENTON, Wash. - For the second year in a row, the Seattle Seahawks' top draft pick is hurt before the season even begins.This time, it isn't nearly as serious.The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Rashaad Penny, the running back out of San Diego State whom the Seahawks took with the 27th overall pick in April's draft, flew to Philadelphia on Tuesday night to have surgery on his finger Wednesday morning.Rapoport said the injury includes a break to the finger.
Shaquill Griffin cried when his new roommate, twin brother Shaquem, was drafted: 'It was perfect'
Shaquill Griffin is that rare NFL player who will, in the course of one sentence, admit to sobbing on two separate occasions.
Shaquill Griffin is that rare NFL player who will, in the course of one sentence, admit to sobbing on two separate occasions.
Jaron Brown still adjusting to move from Cardinals to Seahawks: 'It's a little weird'
Jaron Brown, the 6-foot-3, 204-pound wide receiver who came to the Seahawks in the offseason after five seasons with the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, said it took some adjusting to get comfortable in his new home.
Jaron Brown, the 6-foot-3, 204-pound wide receiver who came to the Seahawks in the offseason after five seasons with the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, said it took some adjusting to get comfortable in his new home.
3 Seahawks leave field prior to national anthem
SEATTLE -- Three Seattle Seahawks players ran into the tunnel leading to the team's locker room prior to the national anthem on Thursday night.Defensive linemen Branden Jackson and Quinton Jefferson, and offensive lineman Duane Brown left the field following team introductions and before the start of the anthem.
SEATTLE -- Three Seattle Seahawks players ran into the tunnel leading to the team's locker room prior to the national anthem on Thursday night.Defensive linemen Branden Jackson and Quinton Jefferson, and offensive lineman Duane Brown left the field following team introductions and before the start of the anthem.