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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, alongside head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider, met with media to discuss the three-year contract extension he signed on Thursday.

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Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll meets with the media at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Pete Carroll met with the media following the Wild Card game against the 49ers to discuss the disappointment the team has in the loss, how the team came out strong and really brought it the first half, Geno Smith's season and how he wants him back in Seattle next season, and how the team made it really far with such little expectations of the outside noise.

Quandre Diggs met with the media post Wild Card game against the 49ers to talk about the defenses inability to stop San Francisco's offense in the second half, moving forward and growing even more in the offseason, the faith the team had in Geno Smith all season and how he was able to lead the team to the playoffs, and looking towards the future and seeing a lot of potential for the team.

Ryan Neal met with the media following the Wild Card game against the 49ers to discuss the teams fight in the first half, how the defense failed to make plays in the second half, and the bright future ahead for the Seahawks organization.

Geno Smith talked with the media following the Wild Card matchup against the 49ers to discuss the game and how he felt a lot went right at first but felt like his turnover hurt the team heavily, feeling like this is only opening the door for a lot of improvement, and how he is "in it for the long haul."

Pete Carroll met with the media following Thursday's practice to discuss the expected weather conditions in the Wild Card game against the 49ers, injury updates especially on players like Ryan Neal, and how the team is staying loose and being themselves like they have all year.

Shane Waldron met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the offenses approach to the 49ers defense, how the team wants to just treat this like any other game and not get ahead of themselves, and his reaction to the Lions beating the Packers in Week 18.

Tyler Lockett talked with the media on Wednesday to discuss watching the Packers vs. Lions game and how it was nerve racking to watch a game that was out of the teams control to decide their fate, the solid relationship he has with Geno Smith on and off the field, and his off the field real estate career.

Geno Smith met with the media prior to Wednesday's practice to discuss how the team is preparing for the Wild Card matchup against the 49ers, how he stays in the moment and doesn't get caught up on the outside noise, how he felt he played last week against the Rams and how his teammates helped pick him up in that game.

Defensive Coordinator Clint Hurtt met with the media following Tuesday's practice to discuss the teams Wild Card matchup against the 49ers and how to manage their offense just as well as they did in Week 15, the defenses improvement the past couple of weeks, and his reaction to Quandre Diggs season saving interception against the Rams.

Pete Carroll met with the media before Tuesday's practice to discuss the teams Wild Card matchup against the 49ers, how to approach San Francisco's top-notch defense, injury updates on players, and some players that have stepped up in their roles to help the team get where they are.

Nick Bellore talked with the media on Tuesday to discuss getting a rushing play in the Week 18 game against the Rams, watching the Packers vs. Lions game and his reaction after the outcome, the work the team has put in to get where they are, the solid rookie/veteran dynamic, and what it means to play in the playoffs.

DK Metcalf met with the media before Thursday's practice to discuss his reaction to the Packers vs. Lions game on Sunday, Geno Smith getting his first ever playoff start, and being able to have a shot in the playoffs

Pete Carroll talked with the media on Monday to discuss the team getting into the playoffs following the Lions win over the Seahawks, how the team had fought through a lot of ups and down this season to get to where they are, wanting to prove people wrong, how the team is able to handle the dynamic ups and downs, and the sustainability Carroll himself has had since coming to Seattle.

Geno Smith talked with the media post Week 18 against Los Angeles rams to talk about the slow starts the past few games and hoping to improve upon them, the hard hit he took from Jalen Ramsey on the sidelines late in the game, him and Tyler Lockett's success with one another, and wanting to continue the season in the playoffs.

Quandre Diggs met with the media on following the Week 18 game against the Rams to talk about his game saving interception, being blessed to still be playing football after his gruesome injury last season, and the team doing everything they could do to try and make they playoffs and just letting everything else try and fall into place.

Kenneth Walker III met with the media following the Week 18 game vs. the Rams to discuss his ability to continue to find rushing success, the intensity of the game, and waiting on the Packers vs. Lions game to determine if the team makes the playoffs.

Pete Carroll met with the media following the Week 18 game vs. the Rams to discuss the dramatic finish to the game considering what was at stake, the milestones that were made by players Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett and Kenneth Walker III, Quandre Diggs game saving interception, the return of Bobby Wagner, and the team awaiting the outcome of the Packers vs. Lions game to make the playoffs.

Pete Carroll met with the media on Friday ahead of the Week 18 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams to give injury updates, how the team worked through the tough week considering the tragic Damar Hamlin incident by coming together and building one another up, how important this season was for the rookies and young players, and how hard the team has worked to try and get to the playoffs.

Shane Waldron met with the media after Thursday's practice to discuss Kenneth Walker III's solid game against the Jets in Week 17, the consistent rhythm on offense, and moving forward and focusing on the Rams in Week 18.

Defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt talked with the media on Wednesday to discuss the defenses solid play against the Jets and being able to only hold them to two field goals, Darrell Taylor being "settled in" and stepping up in his role, and how to prepare for the Rams in Week 18.

Quandre Diggs met with the media on Wednesday to discuss his reaction to what took place with Damar Hamlin on Monday Night, sending his thoughts and prayers to Hamlin and his family, and what people take for granted when it comes to players putting their bodies on the line.

Seahawks team physician Dr. Jonathan Drezner took his time to talk with the media on Wednesday to discuss and give insight on the tragic incident with Bills Safety Damar Hamlin on Monday night, how the doctors from both teams did an "terrific" job, and how him and the other team doctors prepare/execute for something like this.