Fredd Young Tribute

Young, a third-round pick out of New Mexico State in the 1984 draft, spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Seahawks, and earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his four seasons with Seattle, as well as first-team All-Pro honors in 1987.

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams met with the media to discuss Seattle's "bend, don't break" mentality in a Week 1 game where Sam Darnold went down on the opening drive and the Seahawks trailed for much of the afternoon. He voiced full confidence in Drew Lock, broke down how he studies opponents pre-snap and across multiple positions along the line, and previewed the challenge of preparing for Arizona off just one game of tape. Williams also praised Seattle's deep edge rotation and said getting safety Nick Emmanwori back would be a major boost.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to confirm that quarterback Sam Darnold will not play this Sunday due to a glute injury, with Drew Lock stepping in as the starter and no IR move expected as the team reevaluates day to day. Macdonald detailed how the quarterback room will operate with just Lock and Jalen Milroe, praised Lock's proven professionalism and Milroe's work ethic, and outlined the balance of self-focus versus attacking what the staff sees on the opponent's tape. He also provided injury updates on Nick Emmanwori, Tory Horton, Ernest Jones IV and Ty Okada, and emphasized stacking practices, plays and performances with urgency.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media to discuss what a full week of preparation means for quarterback Drew Lock after Lock was thrown into Week 1 without any prep time. Kupp detailed how the receivers and offense adjust to a quarterback change through huddle communication and cadence, praised the quarterback room's constant communication, and addressed the pre-snap penalties that hurt the offense in Week 1. He also looked ahead to Sunday's matchup with Arizona, whose defense retains familiar schematic pieces that will present good challenges.

Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II met with the media to review the Seahawks' season opener and look ahead. He said the defense has room to grow in run defense, pass rush and communication, but praised the team's willingness to fight until the clock hits zero. Murphy credited Head Coach Mike Macdonald and training camp situational work for the unit's strong fourth quarter, and said the defense's mindset stays the same regardless of who is at quarterback.

Seahawks running back Jadarian Price met with the media to reflect on his NFL debut and the week ahead, describing what surprised him most about the pro game and how much he leaned on his offensive line. He praised the line's push on his early carries, credited film study and instincts for his reads, and looked ahead to a matchup against a former Notre Dame teammate. Price also revisited his decision to stay at Notre Dame to finish his degree and chase a national championship, and marveled at the noise inside Lumen Field.

The Seahawks opened the 2026 season with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. Take a look at the sights and sounds of the exciting Week 1 win.

The Seahawks opened the 2026 season with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. Michael Bumpus and Nasser Kyobe recap the matchup. Today's show: What had happened (1:27) Playmakers (8:39), WR round up (14:18), Plays of the game (15:21) and Victory Formation (21:01).

Head Coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to review the Seahawks' Week 1 comeback win and address quarterback Sam Darnold's hip-area muscle injury, for which there was no new update. He praised Drew Lock's poise and preparation in relief, walked through standout performances he saw on the All-22 film, and explained how the team will attack its pre-snap penalty issues. Macdonald also touched on the run game, the offense's identity under Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury, secondary depth, and special teams.

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba met with the media following the Seahawks' season-opening win, crediting complementary football, the 12s, and the team's resilience after trailing by 10. He discussed losing quarterback Sam Darnold early and the offense's full trust in Drew Lock, broke down the key fourth-down conversion, and took accountability for procedure penalties. He also praised the defense, contributions from Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed, and the toughness of rookie running back Jadarian Price.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media, following a win in which quarterback Drew Lock replaced an injured Sam Darnold one drive in. Kupp praised Lock's preparation and Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury's first game calling plays, while acknowledging the offense hurt itself with self-inflicted mistakes. He credited a second-half defense that "played lights out" and pointed to a locker room that now expects to find a way to win in the game's final four minutes.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media following Seattle's season-opening victory, calling it a special night to be a Seahawk and thanking the 12s for the electric atmosphere around the banner unveiling. He addressed quarterback Sam Darnold's early injury — a fracture has been ruled out, with more tests pending — and praised the team's resilience behind quarterback Drew Lock and Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury in his first game as a play caller. Macdonald also highlighted strong defensive performances and provided updates on availability heading into the next game 10 days away.

Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock met with the media after stepping in for an injured Sam Darnold and leading the Seahawks to a comeback victory. He details his unconventional preparation as a backup — drawing every play on a whiteboard beside his bed — and breaks down the fourth-down touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba that the team had never practiced. Lock also credits the defense, his halftime adjustments with offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, and the long-term value of banking the season's first win.

Seahawks safety Julian Love met with the media following the Seahawks' season-opening win, calling it "the perfect type of game you would want for week one" — messy, full of adversity, but a test the team passed by staying calm and cleaning things up after halftime. He credited the group's belief that someone will always make a play, highlighting contributions from safety Rodney Thomas II, cornerback Josh Jobe and quarterback Drew Lock. Love also described his own early-second-half hit as a rallying cry to energize the 12s and spark the defense after trailing 10-0.

Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe discusses his game-sealing interception, crediting the defense's weekly emphasis on keeping eyes on the ball and taking it away, and noting the footwork detail of getting both feet in bounds. He praises teammates in the secondary for their consistency and playmaking, shares his reaction to head coach Mike Macdonald picking him up on the sideline, and reveals he kept the ball as a keepsake for his five-month-old daughter, Ami. He closes by explaining how he moved past an earlier pass interference call with a next-play mindset.

Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett met with the media following the Week win, crediting the defensive front and the trust across the unit for the team's second-half surge. He discussed his interception, the locker room connection between veterans and young players, and the "next man up" mindset the defense leaned on through in-game adversity. Pritchett also praised safety Julian Love's leadership and football IQ, and said the focus now shifts to preparing for next week's opponent.

The Seahawks had a thrilling come from behind victory against the Patriots to kick off the 2026 season. Watch as head Mike Macdonald addresses the team following the win.

Seahawks Legend Richard Sherman raised the ceremonial 12 Flag ahead of the team's season debut vs. New England Patriots on September 9, 2026 at Lumen Field.

Founding member and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam, Mike McCready, performed the National Anthem prior to kick off of the Seahawks' season debut vs. the Patriots.

With the help of Seahawks Legend Kam Chancellor, the Seattle Seahawks unveiled the banner celebrating their Super Bowl LX victory on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Lumen Field.

Prior to kickoff of the Seahawks Week 1 game vs. the Patriots, the Mwango sisters sang Lift Every Voice and Sing at Lumen Field.

Check out the defense's player intros for the NBC broadcast of the Seahawks vs. Patriots Week 1 matchup.

The Khosla family held their first press conference as the new owners of the Seattle Seahawks, introducing themselves and outlining their vision for the franchise. At (4:13), they emphasized the power of the "12" brand, noting the passionate fan base and iconic nature of Lumen Field. At (8:33), they expressed their management philosophy of working closely with Head Coach Mike Macdonald and existing leadership while letting them make final decisions, stating they were fortunate to acquire a team that just won the Super Bowl. At (9:33), Neil announced the return of white throwback uniforms for 2027. At (19:57), Neeru committed to bringing free AI tutoring to Seattle youth through the Seahawks Foundation, emphasizing education and community engagement. At (29:45), the family described their goal of operating the team as an extended family, maintaining the legacy established by previous ownership while staying approachable and present without relocating to Seattle permanently.

Champions don't live in the past, they run it forward. The Seahawks get set to kick off the 2026 season with a Super Bowl LX rematch against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field.

Seahawks Legend Michael Bumpus breaks down everything you need to know about the Seahawks' season debut vs. the New England Patriots in just 10 minutes.