Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media at the NFL Annual League Meeting to discuss the team heading into the 2026 season, how the new coaching staff has adjusted so far, the team's mindset heading into the season as the reigning Super Bowl champs and more.

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Mike Macdonald: "I'm Really Excited For Our Group This Year"

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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, head coach Mike Macdonald and president of football operations/general manager John Schneider met with media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss Jaxon's multi-year contract extension.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba On His Contract Extension: "This Is Home For Me"

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Seahawks general manager/president of football operations John Schneider discusses the team's approach to the NFL Draft and free agency. He emphasizes the importance of player fit, relationships, and team culture (0:00). Schneider praises the rookie class and scouting department for their work in the previous draft (0:27). He mentions the challenge of maintaining consistency with coaching staff, especially on offense with a defensive-minded head coach (4:18). Schneider highlights the team's strong culture and the players' commitment to each other (16:15). He also discusses the evaluation process for transfer portal players (8:02) and the importance of the NFL Combine for medical assessments and interviews (14:25). Schneider mentions specific players like Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet (9:07, 15:32).

John Schneider Discusses The 2026 Draft Class & Building Off Of This Season

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The Seattle Seahawks introduced Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator. Head Coach Mike Macdonald highlighted Fleury's alignment with the team's philosophy and culture. Fleury, coming from the San Francisco 49ers, emphasized continuity and his vision for an aggressive, fast, and violent offense. He discussed his diverse coaching background, including defensive experience, and how it shapes his offensive approach. Fleury plans to maintain much of last year's successful offense while supplementing it with new ideas. The Seahawks are still finalizing their coaching staff, with some roles evolving. Fleury expressed excitement about working with the talented roster and praised the visible culture on game film. Macdonald emphasized the importance of the process in selecting Fleury and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the offense.

Brian Fleury: "We're Going To Be Fast, Violent & Aggressive In Every Way We Possibly Can" 

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Mike Macdonald: "I'm Really Excited For Our Group This Year"

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