LIVE UPDATES: Seattle Seahawks' 2018 NFL Draft

RENTON, Wash. - It's either an important day in Seattle Seahawks history today, or the setup for a REALLY important day tomorrow.The Seahawks hold the No. 18 pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft on Thursday, an important piece as they retool for the future.

NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang previews the Seahawks upcoming draft on "Q It Up Sports"

Draft analyst Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com joined Q13 Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio on Sunday night to discuss the Seahawks upcoming draft, which starts on Thursday night.The Seahawks currently have one first-round pick at No. 18 overall, along with a fourth-round pick, four fifth-round picks and two seventh-round picks.

Carroll and Schneider address Bennett, coaching turnover and more: 'Changes are inevitable'

RENTON, Wash. – A lot’s happened since the last time Pete Carroll and John Schneider took the podium at the VMAC.The Seattle Seahawks’ head coach and general manager fielded questions from reporters Monday afternoon, addressing not just the upcoming NFL draft, but also the recent controversy over quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the team’s rapidly changing culture, and the status of Malik McDowell’s and Kam Chancellor’s injuries.Carroll specifically addressed a recent story that Michael Bennett would read books during team meetings last year because he’d already heard everything the coaching staff had to say.”“Mike never took a book to a meeting, I’ll tell you that,” Carroll said. “Thing thing I’d tell you about that is, we’ve been through a lot around here.

Colin Kaepernick's visit with Seahawks called off, but the reason why isn't clear

A planned visit between the Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Colin Kaepernick was reportedly called off at the last minute over the weekend, but the reasons for the decision vary depending on whose report you choose to believe.

National anthem will be hot topic at NFL owners meetings

The national anthem is going to be a hot topic at the NFL owners meetings. Just don't expect any far-ranging decisions to be made.

Seahawks Doug Baldwin, families show support for police reform initiative

Tuesday night, Seahawks player Doug Baldwin spoke to the Washington Legislature about the importance of Initiative 940, which would provide de-escalation training to law enforcement across the state.

About 18 NFL players protest during national anthem

Ten Seattle Seahawks players either knelt or sat for "The Star-Spangled Banner." Three San Francisco 49ers also knelt ahead of their home game with Tennessee.

Trump renewing his complaint about kneeling NFL players

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.Players have been kneeling to protest racism and police brutality, particularly toward people of color.

Marshawn Lynch sat during U.S. anthem but stood during Mexican anthem

Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during most of U.S. anthem and stood for the Mexican anthem before their game against the Patriots at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Most Texans take a knee after owner's comment

Only 10 active Houston Texans players stood for the national anthem with the rest of the team kneeling down

Texans owner Bob McNair on anthem protests: 'We can't have inmates running the prison'

HOUSTON -- The chairman and chief executive of the Houston Texans has apologized after a report said he declared "we can't have the inmates running the prison" during a meeting of NFL owners over what to do about players who kneel in protest during the national anthem.In his statement released Friday, Bob McNair says he regretted using the expression and said he was "not referring to our players.""I used a figure of speech that was never intended to be taken literally," McNair said. "I would never characterize our players or our league that way and I apologize to anyone who was offended by it."The comment was mentioned in an ESPN The Magazine story on two recent days of meetings among owners, players and others to discuss the protests that have drawn the ire of President Donald Trump.Players, following the lead of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, say they kneel to protest social injustices, particularly against African-Americans.

Trump says US should change tax law to punish NFL

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys 'will not play' if they disrespect flag

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dallas owner Jerry Jones said the NFL can't leave the impression it tolerates players disrespecting the flag and any Cowboys making such displays won't play.Jones had his strongest comments so far on the national anthem controversy Sunday night.