Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, January 5 — about your Seattle Seahawks
Devin Hester & Dwight Freeney Named Finalists For Pro Football Hall Of Fame
While the football world exhales as the positive news continues to come in on Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, the NFL released the finalists for the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Of the 15 modern-era finalists, a pair of Seahawks Legends have a chance of putting on a gold jacket.
Receiver and kick return specialist Devin Hester holds the NFL record for total return touchdowns with 20. Best known for his time with the Chicago Bears, Hester was selected to both the NFL All-2000s and 2010s teams, as well as the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time team. The University of Miami alum built a legacy in the Windy City that was cemented from year-one, concluding with a opening play kickoff return score in Super Bowl XLI's 29-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
In 2017, Hester was signed by the Seahawks for their 2016 playoff push. Hester returned five kicks for 194 yards in the NFC Divisional round, yet the Falcons triumphed 36-20. Over the course of two playoff matchups that year, Hester set a career playoff-high of 35.7 yards per return.
Defensive end Dwight Freeney split his final season between Seattle and the Detroit Lions in 2017. Part of the league's prestigious 100-sack club, the Syracuse alum recorded his final three sacks over four games in a Seahawks jersey.
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Seahawks rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen continues to lead all rookies in interceptions through Week 17.
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The Associated Press:'A lot of emotions' in Bobby Wagner's Seattle return vs Seahawks.
Liz Mathews of Yahoo Sports: Pete Carroll expects warm welcome from fans as Bobby Wagner returns.
Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports 710AM: K.J. Wright: What's behind Seahawks edge Darrell Taylor's sack surge.
Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports 710AM: Huard: Why Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III is exploding down stretch.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Week 17 win over the New York Jets on January 1, 2023 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor arrives for the New Year's Day game against the visiting New York Jets.
Poona Ford works on his release before the game.
Cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant walk onto the field for their early pregame warmups.
Punter Michael Dickson greets fans on the field before the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll greets his players as they run onto the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith gathers the players around him on the field before the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll jokes with "The Office" star Rainn Wilson. Wilson, a Seattle native and Seahawks fan, was on hand to raise 12 Flag just before kickoff.
Geno Smith prepares to throw a pass during pregame warmups.
In the locker room, offensive linemen sit in their lockers waiting for kickoff. From left are Gabe Jackson, Phil Haynes, Austin Blythe, Damien Lewis, Stone Forsythe and Charles Cross.
"Taima", the Seahawks bird, flies across the field to start the pregame introductions.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu is introduced to the crowd.
Rainn Wilson, tv star who grew up in Seattle, fires up the crowd after raising the 12 Flag just prior to kickoff.
On the first play from scrimmage, running back Kenneth Walker III cuts back on his way to a 60-yard gain.
Tight end Colby Parkinon uses his height advantage to snag a pass in the end zone for Seattle's first touchdown.
After scoring Seatttle's first touchdown, Colby Parkinson points into the stands to his family.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs raises the ball in the air ala Deion Sanders as he returns an interception off of Jets quarterback Mike White.
Safety Quandre Diggs celebrates with teammates after his interception. Diggs became the only player to record three or more interceptions in each of the past six seasons.
Tight end Noah Fant turns upfield after a catch.
Seahawks defensive lineman Al Woods makes a tackle.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas breaks away for a long gain.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry is congratulated by quarterback Geno Smith after they connected for Mabry's first NFL touchdown.
Geno Smith turns towards the sideline after throwing a touchdown pass to Tyler Mabry in the second quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor records the first of his two sacks.
Seahawks linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Darrell Taylor celebrate after Taylor's sack of Jets quarterback Mike White.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith follows the block of running back DeeJay Dallas on a keeper around the left side.
Seahawks Johnathan Abram and Cody Barton converge to force a pass breakup.
Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson returns an interception in the second half.
These 12s came appropriately attired for the New Year's Day game.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas celebrates as he runs off the field following the victory, which kept Seattle's playoff hopes alive.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith high-fives fans after the win.
In the Seahawks postgame locker room, head coach Pete Carroll prepares to talk to the team as Tyler Lockett congratulates teammates.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry is the center of attention after his touchdown catch. At left is running back DeeJay Dallas.
Seahawks mascot Blitz pours green "slime" onto tight end Colby Parkinson after the game as part of Nickleodeon's broadcast coverage.
Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones celebrates with fans after getting "slimed" postgame as part of the Nickelodeon broadcast.
Tariq Woolen, dripping with "slime" after it being dumped on his postgame as part of the Nickleodeon broadcast, hugs teammate Kenneth Walker III while covered in the green goo.
