Julian Edelman: Seahawks Are 'A Storm Brewing To Wipe Out Teams'
FOX Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks, defending Super Bowl champions, are returning 20 of 22 starters for the 2026 NFL season, with quarterback Sam Darnold motivated by his Super Bowl performance and eager to improve.
- Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is praised for his calm leadership and strong player connections, guiding a team that posted a franchise-record 14 regular-season wins in 2025.
- Seattle's offense ranked third in points per game and eighth in total yards last season, while their defense led the league in fewest points allowed and was sixth in total yards allowed.
- The Seahawks focused on retaining key players in the offseason, signing major contract extensions for stars like wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, while drafting running back Jadarian Price to replace departing Kenneth Walker III.
- Despite significant offseason moves by rivals like the Rams, including acquiring top defensive players and an MVP quarterback, the Seahawks remain under the radar, which analysts believe could work to their advantage.
