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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 contri…

Brian Fleury: "We're Going To Just Play Seahawks Football"
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 decisio…

Aden Durde On The Defense's Growth Heading Into The Season
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…

Sam Darnold: "We All Have A Standard Of How We Want To Play"
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, descri…

Ernest Jones IV: "We Have To Come Out And Just Play Our Ball"
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 add…

Cooper Kupp On Preparing For Week 1 vs. Patriots
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 fir…

Head Coach Mike Macdonald Previews The Week 1 Matchup vs. Patriots
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…

Leonard Williams: "Everyone Has Done A Good Job Of Handling Success"
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…

AJ Barner: "I'm Excited To Play My Brand Of Football"
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner met with the media ahead of the Seahawks' season opener, addressing the offense's limited preseason snaps together, his own return to full health, and the expanded, more versatile role Seattle's tight end room will play this year. He also discussed offensive coordinator…

John Schneider On The Initial 53-Man Roster For The 2026 Season
Seahawks president of football operations/general manager John Schneider met with reporters as the Seahawks finalized their initial 53-man roster, thanking the personnel department, coaching staff and interns for their work establishing the club's "70" and previewing the waiver wire, initial practi…