NFL announces 'Hard Knocks' teams for 2026-27, Season 3 of 'Quarterback'
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Key Points:
- The NFL announced that the Seattle Seahawks will be featured in the 2026 season of HBO’s Hard Knocks, followed by the New England Patriots in 2027, marking the inclusion of recent Super Bowl participants in the docuseries.
- This marks a shift as Hard Knocks traditionally focuses on rebuilding or emerging teams, but now will highlight franchises coming off recent success, following relaxed NFL rules on show participation.
- Netflix confirmed the return of its Quarterback docuseries for Season 3 in July 2026, continuing its collaboration with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, Patrick Mahomes’ 2PM Productions, and NFL Films.
- Previous seasons of Quarterback followed prominent quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota, Jared Goff, and Joe Burrow, with anticipation building around which players will be featured in the upcoming season.
- The Seahawks, led by head coach Mike Macdonald and quarterback Sam Darnold, are viewed as strong contenders for Super Bowl LXI, adding intrigue to their upcoming Hard Knocks season.
