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Seahawks fans Daniel Abad (left) and Donald Kracht arrive at San Jose International Airport on their way to Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Abad)

Local Seahawks fans take over Bay Area

Leaving behind spouses, jobs and lots of cash, enthusiasts flock to the Super Bowl.

 

Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed (right) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon hold up NFC Championship T-shirts at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Jarran Reed remains Seahawks defense’s lead voice

The 33-year-old defensive lineman is Seattle’s last bride to the Legion of Boom.

 

Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs after a catch during the first half as the Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Seahawks won 16-6. (Naji Saker/TNS)

‘Best in the world:’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba wins OPOY

The 23-year-old receiver earns top offensive award, personifies Seahawks’ attitude.

 

Former NDSU roommates to start Super Bowl for Seattle

Seahawks linemen Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell go from North Dakota to the biggest stage.

  • Feb 5, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Abraham Lucas, an Everett native, will start at right tackle for the Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Abraham Lucas is livin’ the dream

The Everett native’s childhood wish of playing for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl comes true.

Abraham Lucas, an Everett native, will start at right tackle for the Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Ernest Jones’ Super Bowl inspiration

The Seahawks linebacker is driven by the memories of his late father.

  • Feb 4, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald calls a play during a Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Macdonald’s play calling may earn Seattle a historic win

Mike Macdonald would become the first defensive play calling head coach to win a Super Bowl.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald calls a play during a Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
New England Patriots Efton Chism III, a Monroe High School graduate, reacts during a game against the New York Jets on Dec. 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of David Silverman / New England Patriots)

Fan turned foe: Former Monroe star readies for Super Bowl

Efton Chism III describes his rookie Patriots season as ‘surreal.’

New England Patriots Efton Chism III, a Monroe High School graduate, reacts during a game against the New York Jets on Dec. 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of David Silverman / New England Patriots)
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (left) and tight end AJ Barner arrive for Super Bowl week at Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, California on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Kathryn Riley)

Seahawks arrive in the Bay Area for Super Bowl 60

DeMarcus Lawrence has played in more NFL seasons than any other Seahawk. So he got a cool moment, his first Super… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2026
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Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (left) and tight end AJ Barner arrive for Super Bowl week at Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, California on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Kathryn Riley)
General manager John Schneider celebrates after the Seahawks won the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

How Seahawks GM John Schneider built another Super Bowl roster

Many questioned offseason moves, but the general manager reshaped Seattle into a contender.

General manager John Schneider celebrates after the Seahawks won the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Seahawks receiver Cooper Cupp runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashvillee Tennessee on Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Super idea: Kupp took Jones’ advice to join Seahawks

One Rams castoff worked on another to become a part of the ‘on the cusp’ Seattle team.

  • Jan 29, 2026
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Seahawks receiver Cooper Cupp runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashvillee Tennessee on Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 30. 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Max Browne: Darnold’s perspective is his secret weapon

Fellow quarterback teammate at USC speaks about his time with Seattle’s Super Bowl passer.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 30. 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates in Seattle's Lumen Field locker room on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Brewer: Sam Darnold has his home now

His Seahawks star is glowing, and his redemption is real.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates in Seattle's Lumen Field locker room on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold holds the George Halas NFC Championship trophy after Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold silences haters

The discarded QB wins the NFC title, delivers Seattle to the Super Bowl.

  • Jan 26, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold holds the George Halas NFC Championship trophy after Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Coe: Seahawks secondary recovers on way to Super Bowl

The back end of Seattle’s defense overcomes early miscues to win NFC Championship.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Seahawks have struggled to get to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). (Getty Images, The Athletic)

Matthew Stafford is a big test for Seahawks ‘Dark Side’

Seattle’s pass rush struggles against the Rams quarterback must end to win Sunday.

The Seahawks have struggled to get to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). (Getty Images, The Athletic)
Sam Darnold (14) practices on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold vows to ‘let it rip’ in NFC title game

A strained oblique keeps the Seahawks quarterback limited in practice.

  • Jan 22, 2026
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Sam Darnold (14) practices on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

The Seahawks have wild history in conference championships

The Seahawks’ history in conference championship games? It’s on their side. Three has been their magic number in the NFC. Their perfection, in fact. Sunday’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Zach Charbonnet out for rest of Seahawks’ run for Super Bowl

It’s Kenneth Walker Time for the rest of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run. Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that second running back Zach… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks get a familiar, dangerous foe for NFC championship

Whose charm will this third time be, for a spot in the Super Bowl? The Seahawks will play the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribunes News Services
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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)