Seahawks Rumors & News

Pro Football Rumors "Free agent edge defender Aaron Lynch suddenly finds himself with a busy schedule. After visiting with the Raiders today, the 26-year-old is headed to Seattle to visit with the Seahawks, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (via Twitter). Lynch spent the first four seasons of his career with..." March 18

CBS Sports "With Russell Wilson heading into the final year of his contract in Seattle, you'd think the Seahawks would be busy trying to hammer out a long-term extension, but that doesn't seem to be happening just yet.  Since the beginning of the offseason, things have been eerily..." March 18

Larry Brown Sports "Jordy Nelson has looked like nowhere near the player he used to be over the past two seasons, but the veteran wide receiver is still drawing plenty of interest in the wake of the Oakland Raiders releasing him. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Nelson is scheduled to visit with..." March 18

Field Gulls "The first week of the NFL’s 2019 free agency period is in the books, with the overwhelming majority of players on the hunt for big paydays having already inked a new contract. For the Seattle Seahawks that means Earl Thomas is now a member of the Baltimore..." March 18

Pro Football Talk "On Friday, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson told Jimmy Fallon that there’s “a great potential” for Wilson to eventually become the highest-paid player in NFL history. So when precisely would that Wilson eclipse Aaron Rodgers‘ $33.5 million per..." March 17

The News Tribune "K.J. Wright thought he was gone. Done in Seattle. Then the Seahawks gave one of their two longest-tenured players a new offer: a two-year contract guaranteed for the first half but not the latter. He accepted it—and that he’s going to have to earn that second..." March 17

Clutch Points "Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is entering the final year of a four-year deal, so, naturally, there has been quite a bit of talk about the Seahawks possibly signing him to a new contract. During his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon this week, Wilson said..." March 16

NBC Sports Northwest "Well, at least Seattle signed one Pro Bowler, albeit a kicker. So, there's that.  The first official day of free agency in the NFL came and went on Wednesday with a plethora of big moves going down around the league, just not in the Pacific..." March 15

ESPN 710 Seattle "  The Seahawks are finalizing a two-year deal that would keep starting right guard D.J. Fluker in Seattle, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday morning. The move has not yet been confirmed by the team. The news comes shortly after Seattle reportedly..." March 14

Arizona Sports "Arizona Cardinals free agent guard Mike Iupati will sign a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports. Iupati, who turns 32 in May, has spent his entire career in the NFC West. Drafted in the first round in 2010 by the San Francisco..." March 14

Tacoma News Tribune "The Seahawks may have their replacement for K.J. Wright, if they need one. But first, they have to wait out a prison sentencing. Seattle has agreed to re-sign veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks. The former Super Bowl starter for Philadelphia started last season for the..." March 14

Pro Football Talk "A new deal with Mychal Kendricks on Wednesday hasn’t precluded the Seattle Seahawks from keeping another prominent linebacker on their roster. According to Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune, linebacker K.J. Wright has agreed to a..." March 14

Pro Football Talk "The Seahawks kicked off the new league year by announcing their restricted free agent and exclusive right free agent tenders. The team has tendered George Fant at a second-round level. Fant saw time at both tackle and tight end during the 2018 season and started seven games last year...." March 13

Seattle Times "The Seahawks are expected to re-sign free agent linebacker Mychal Kendricks to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million, according to reports from both ESPN and the NFL Network, in the hopes that Kendricks will be eligible to play in 2019. Kendricks faces sentencing on April 4 after..." March 13

ESPN 710 Seattle "The Seahawks may have finally found a long-term answer after three years of questions at the kicking position. And it’s a familiar name. Seattle has agreed on a four-year deal with Jason Myers, a 2018 Pro Bowler with the New York Jets, according to ESPN’s Diana..." March 13

NFL.com "After losing multiple defenders this offseason, the Baltimore Ravens made a splash signing. Safety Earl Thomas will sign a four-year, $55 million contract with the Ravens, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the deal. ESPN first..." March 13

NFL Trade Rumors "Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Browns and free agent S Earl Thomas are not working toward a deal, as has been previously reported. Garafolo adds that he isn’t saying a deal between the Browns and Thomas can’t happen at some point, but as of last..." March 13

WKYC "A trade with the New York Giants for Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was not the only bit of work Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey was up to during the final hours of the legal tampering period before the start of the new league year tomorrow. After dealing safety..." March 13

Pro Football Rumors "After losing guard J.R. Sweezy to the Cardinals, the Seahawks are focused on keeping one of their other free agent linemen. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times writes that the front office “remains hard at work” at retaining D.J. Fluker. A league..." March 13

NFL Trade Rumors "Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Seahawks have placed an original-round tender on RFA DL Quinton Jefferson. The original-round tender will cost the Seahawks $2.025 million for the 2019 season.  Should a team sign Jefferson to a contract and the..." March 13

Seattle Times "When Earl Thomas ended his holdout in September, just five days before the Seahawks’ season opener against Denver, he wrote on Instagram: “… the disrespect has been well noted and will not be forgotten. Father Time may have an undefeated record but best believe..." March 13

247 Sports "All's quiet on the Seattle Seahawks free agency front. The rest of the league continues to spend til they drop, including taking three of the Seattle Seahawks biggest free agent names in running back Mike Davis (Chicago Bears), cornerback Justin Coleman (Detroit Lions)..." March 12

Revenge Of The Birds "The Arizona Cardinals are now full of UCLA Bruins at quarterback. According to Adam Schefter, the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a one-year contract with former Chandler High School quarterback Brett Hundley. Hundley has played in nine games in his..." March 12

NBC Sports Northwest "The Seattle Seahawks last week placed the franchise tag on defensive end Frank Clark and he isn't having any parts of that nonsense. According to reports, Clark has no plans to sign his franchise tag, which would pay him about $17 million for one season, and could end up..." March 12

Minneapolis Star Tribune "While it remains to be seen whether the Vikings have the financial room to bring back defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, they closed in on a familiar face to help bolster the position. According to a league source, the team plans to bring back defensive tackle Shamar Stephen, who..." March 11

NFL Trade Rumors "Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans are “strongly” considering signing S Earl Thomas after losing Tyrann Mathieu to the Chiefs. Wilson adds that Thomas will also command an “extremely expensive”..." March 11

Windy City Gridiron "The Chicago Bears joined in on the free agency madness of Monday’s legal negotiating period, as they are expected to sign running back Mike Davis, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The contract is a two-year, $6 million deal that can rise up to $7 million..." March 11

49ers Webzone "Earl Thomas' price tag may have been revealed. The All-Pro safety is reportedly seeking a two-year deal worth $30 million, according to Jane Slater of NFL Network. The report comes via Marcus Mosher of Locked on Cowboys and The Raiders Wire.

March 11

USA Today "After weeks of speculation about potential moves across the NFL, the action will at last commence. Starting on Monday, teams can officially begin negotiations with prospective players, and at 4 p.m., Wednesday, contract signings can take place. There’s not a team..." March 11

Bleacher Report "The Dallas Cowboys have long been rumored as a potential landing spot for safety Earl Thomas, and that reportedly remains a possibility. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided the latest news on Thomas and other free-agent safeties. The Cowboys reportedly remain linked to him..." March 10

Seattle Times "So apparently we now know what Frank Clark’s thoughts are on the Seahawks giving him a franchise tag last week. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network Sunday, Clark “won’t be signing his franchise tag or showing up to training camp unless the..." March 10

12 Up "No Antonio Brown and no Frank Clark for the Buffalo Bills. Earlier this week it was floated out that the Bills could be interested in bringing in Clark to bolster their pass rush given the relationship between Bills director of player personnel Dan Morgan and Seahawks GM..." March 10

New York Upstate "The Buffalo Bills were interested in trading for a player to help their quarterback. Now they’re reportedly interested in trading for a player to take down opposing quarterbacks. After failing to acquire Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was reported on..." March 09

Sportsnaut "This year’s franchise tag deadline was defined by teams attempting to retain edge pass rushers. That’s not really a surprise given the premium teams place on this position in the pass-first NFL. It was, however, surprising to learn that the Kansas City Chiefs placed the..." March 08

Seattle Times "With free agency approaching next week, the Seahawks made a move Friday to keep a potentially key piece of their secondary in the fold — cornerback Akeem King. King was a restricted free agent. But instead of giving King a tender, Tom Peliserro of the NFL Network, the..." March 08

Bolts From The Blue "On Thursday morning, Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic Philadelphia posted his predicted landing spots of the NFL’s top-50 free agents. Among those free agents, the Chargers were paired with former-Seahawk linebacker KJ Wright and their own free agent defensive..." March 07

Bleacher Report "Bill Polian has been to the mountaintop in the NFL, and now the Pro Football Hall of Famer's encore act is to help players reach their highest potentials through the newly launched Alliance of American Footballleague. Polian, the co-founder and head of football in AAF,..." March 07

Sportsnaut "On the very same day that the New York Giants decided to let Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins test free agency, we’re starting to hear more about the Dallas Cowboys’ pursuit of an upgrade at that position. Long linked to Texas native Earl Thomas in free agency, it now..." March 06

Field Gulls "J.D. McKissic has been on the roster for the Seattle Seahawks since just before the Week 16 2016 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, and his small stature has always made him unique among Hawks running backs under Pete Carroll. In fact McKissic’s 46 rushing attempts..." March 04

ESPN 710 Seattle "The Seahawks have placed a franchise tag on defensive end Frank Clark, according to multiple reports. March 4, 2019 at 1:48 pm Frank Clark was the Seahawks' leading pass rusher in 2018. (AP) The Seahawks have placed a franchise tag on defensive end Frank Clark,..." March 04

NBC Sports Northwest "Seattle coach Pete Carroll met with the media this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Ind., and based on his comments it's safe to say that safety Earl Thomas' days in Seattle are over. Carroll didn't say that, and neither did general manager John..." March 04

Field Gulls "You won’t have to hear about Malik McDowell again any time soon. At least not as it pertains to his future with the Seattle Seahawks. Less than two years after selecting McDowell with the 35th overall pick in the draft, the Seahawks have released him and he is now on..." March 02

Pro Football Rumors "One member of the free agent pass rusher contingent that will not be permitted to reach the market, Frank Clark may be on the verge of reaching a long-term agreement with the Seahawks. The sides are making progress on a new deal, according to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora (on..." March 02

Washington Post "The NFL and the NFL Players Association are finalizing a 2019 salary cap number that will be around $188 million, according to a person involved in the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity to address ongoing discussions. The final number will be reached in the next..." March 01

Sporting News "The most laughable speculation so far in the 2019 NFL offseason is that of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson being traded to the Giants. The idea has picked up steam in part because Wilson is entering the last year of his contract, and negotiations on an extension with..." March 01

Fort Worth Star-Telegram "The Dallas Cowboys have begun their pursuit of free agent safety Earl Thomas. Per a source, the team met with Thomas’ agent David Mulugheta on Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. It’s no secret that the Cowboys have been interested in Thomas, dating back to..." March 01

NBC Sports Northwest "The Seattle Seahawks enter the NFL Draft process with four picks. That's about 10 too few for Seattle general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll. Having picks in just rounds one, three, four and five certainly won't cut..." February 28

Yahoo! Sports "Defensive end Frank Clark is No. 5 on PFT’s list of the top free agents this year, but it doesn’t look like he will be hitting the open market. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was asked about Clark during a Thursday press conference and Carroll didn’t bother with..." February 28

Field Gulls "It has been known for some time that the Seattle Seahawks are going to let K.J. Wright test the market for his services when free agency opens in March, however, at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis John Schneider provided some insight into the status of another..." February 28

The News Tribune "First, it was a bad knee. That sent Doug Baldwin away for what his coach called “special treatment.” It kept him out all last training camp, plus two of the Seahawks’ first three games of 2018. Those were the first games he’d missed in 6 1/2..." February 28