Head Coach Mike Macdonald Victory Speech: "That's Who We Are" | Seattle Seahawks

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 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.

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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.

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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media ahead of the Seahawks' season opener, providing injury updates and detailing where the team stands in its Week 1 preparation. He covered limited or missed practice work for safeties Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada, praised additions and young contributors on defense and in the backfield, and explained how the staff plans to lean on core competencies in a game with many unknowns. He also spoke to continuity with defensive coordinator Aden Durde, the improved offensive operation led by quarterback Sam Darnold and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, and the staff's cross-training synergy.

Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury met with the media ahead of calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, saying the last two days of practice have been the most fun he's had in seven years. He discussed his game-plan process, his growth alongside quarterback Sam Darnold, his decision to call the game from the field with support from Justin Outten, Tyson Prince and Daniel Stern upstairs, and the aggressive style Head Coach Mike Macdonald demands. Fleury also touched on his own path into coaching and what to expect from young contributors like rookie running back Jadarian Price and tight end Elijah Arroyo.

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with media to discuss the Seahawks defense heading into the season. He detailed the emphasis placed on communicating through crowd noise at home, Trevon Diggs' progress since arriving, and the continuity built over three years in Mike Macdonald's system. Durde also assessed his cornerback, edge, linebacker and safety groups, including Avery Smith, Dante Fowler Jr., Tyrice Knight and a safety room still awaiting Nick Emmanwori's return.

The Seahawks get set to kick off the 2026 regular season with a home matchup vs. the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. Seahawks reporters Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview the matchup. Today's show: Hard Knocks (1:09), Handling complacency (3:30), Game planning for week one (7:02), Jadarian Price (10:56), Continuity on special teams (17:45) and Numbers of note (21:04).

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media ahead of the Week 1 matchup against New England, calling the opener exciting while noting the unknowns that put a premium on sideline communication. He detailed how the offense has come together under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, described their two-way collaboration on game planning, and addressed keeping a short memory after the past year. Darnold also went in depth on the mechanics of his throwing motion, the mental side of his preparation, and what "run it forward" means to him.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media ahead of the Seahawks' season opener, addressing the team's Week 1 mindset and the offense's readiness after five months of build-up. He detailed how "call-it" practice periods have prepared the group for Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury's first regular-season game as a play caller, and explained how sideline communication drives in-game adjustments. Kupp also spoke to last season's turnover-differential turnaround, the standard held across the full 70-man roster, rookie running back Jadarian Price's approach, and Head Coach Mike Macdonald's feedback sessions with veterans.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV met with media to discuss the next evolution of Seattle's defense in year three under head coach Mike Macdonald, emphasizing playing ahead of plays and the group's expanded mental capacity. He touched on more three-linebacker packages, the returning and newly added talent around him, and the offense's continuity under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. Coming off a Super Bowl, Jones stressed that complacency is the biggest pitfall to avoid because the rest of the league is evolving.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald spoke to media ahead of the home opener against New England, saying the team is back in its normal midweek rhythm and focused on controlling what it can control. He addressed Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury's first regular season game calling plays, the emotion of the home banner drop, and how the group has handled everything that follows a Super Bowl season. Macdonald also detailed game-planning limits with early-season tape, the safety competition, special teams continuity and standout rookies.

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams met with the media ahead of Seattle's season opener at home, saying the defending champions are keeping football the main thing and preparing for the opponent like any other week rather than leaning on their Super Bowl meeting (0:14). He described a locker room that isn't patting itself on the back, starting again at the bottom of the mountain and taking it day by day (0:57), and explained how the championship parade and the birth of his son Zion helped him turn the page (2:21). Now in his 12th season, Williams also discussed the challenge of going back-to-back, the growth of Byron Murphy II, and the benefits of a third year in Head Coach Mike Macdonald's defense.