Memorable Storylines From 2012

Free safety Earl Thomas, running back Marshawn Lynch, fullback Michael Robinson, cornerback Brandon Browner, and strong safety Kam Chancellor represent the Seahawks for the NFC at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii.

After being nominated for the fourth consecutive time, former Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy is elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Running back Marshawn Lynch signs a multi-year contract to remain with the club.

Defensive end Red Bryant agrees to a multiyear contract to remain with the club.

Free-agent quarterback Matt Flynn, a longtime backup to Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, agrees to terms on a multiyear contract with the Seahawks.

Nike takes over the uniforms in the NFL, and the Seahawks are the only team to receive a complete uniform makeover.

Defensive end Bruce Irvin is drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft with the 15th overall pick.

Linebacker Bobby Wagner and quarterback Russell Wilson are drafted in the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft.

At the conclusion of the team's three-day rookie minicamp Russell Wilson is inserted alongside veteran Tarvaris Jackson and free-agent acquisition Matt Flynn in the club's competition for the role of starting quarterback.

Brian Banks, a promising high school athlete who spent 62 months in prison after being wrongly accused of rape, completes a workout for the team and is invited to participate in the club's minicamp the following week.

Brian Banks returns to Virginia Mason Athletic Center for Seahawks minicamp to participate in a two-day tryout.

After not attending spring minicamp or OTA practices, defensive end Chris Clemons - the Seahawks' sack leader over the last two seasons - agrees to a multiyear contract with the club.

For the third time under head coach Pete Carroll, the club's Training Camp begins at Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Former Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

The Seahawks agree to terms with prolific wide receiver Terrell Owens, who had caught 1,078 passes for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdowns the previous 15 seasons.

Matt Flynn gets the start at quarterback in the club's first preseason game at home against the Tennessee Titans, but rookie quarterback Russell Wilson steps in and plays the entire second half, completing 12 of 16 passes for 124 yards and a TD.

Head coach Pete Carroll announces that Russell Wilson will start the team's third preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

In a conference call with reporters, head coach Pete Carroll announces Russell Wilson will start the club's final preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, as well as the team's regular season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

Prior to the club's regular season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Pete Carroll announces that center Max Unger, defensive end Red Bryant, fullback Michael Robinson and linebacker Heath Farwell will serve as the team's captains.

Former Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy has his No. 96 retired at halftime of the team's game against the New England Patriots, joining Steve Largent's No. 80, Walter Jones' No. 71, and the 12th Man's No. 12.

The Seahawks pay tribute to the NFL's greatest fans - the 12th Man - on 12/12/12, or 12 Day.

The club debuts their alternate "Wolf Grey" uniforms during a road game against the Buffalo Bills at Toronto's Rogers Centre.

Five Seahawks are selected to the 2013 Pro Bowl. C Max Unger and LT Russell Okung are selected as starters at their positions, RB Marshawn Lynch and FS Earl Thomas are designated as backups, & Leon Washington is named the squad's kick returner

The 12th Man registers false start No. 121 since 2005, a number that leads the League.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)