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Seattle has not正式 signed Terrion Arnold despite reports of a verbal agreement. Coach Mike Macdonald offered no update on when he might join the roster, saying the timetable is being worked out and that arrival would come “if and when he gets here.” Arnold faces eight felony charges, and the deal’s status is being weighed against league rules and roster logistics amid ongoing ownership changes.
Seattle fell 17-7 to Dallas in its first home game since winning Super Bowl LX, and coach Mike Macdonald said the Seahawks’ performance in both offense and defense was not up to par, citing issues with getting calls, alignment, motion, finishing plays and overall communication as the team learns what it takes to reach the next level.
Seattle has agreed to sign free-agent corner Terrion Arnold, but coach Mike Macdonald says the timetable for his arrival is still being worked out. Arnold faces eight Florida felony charges with a potential life sentence, and Seattle says it will weigh his on-field potential against the legal process and league considerations before him joining the team.
A teaser for HBO’s Seahawks edition of Hard Knocks highlights Mike Macdonald recalling Rex Ryan’s 2022 critique and his claim to 'keep receipts' to prove doubters wrong, while Nick Emmanwori discusses proving people wrong as the episode—featuring his ankle rehab—is previewed; the first episode airs Tuesday at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO/HBO Max.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said in an interview that Seattle received input from someone with a 'conflict of interest' while preparing for Super Bowl LX against the Patriots; although many speculated the source was Tom Brady, Macdonald advised Zach Gelb that Brady wasn’t the person in question, leaving the helper’s identity undisclosed and keeping the mystery around who offered insider input tied to the McDaniels offense or Vrabel’s defense.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said a source who gave him Super Bowl advice had a ‘conflict of interest,’ prompting speculation about who that adviser was, with talk centering on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and noting Brady’s Raiders ownership and possible ties to Klint Kubiak; the piece highlights how perceived conflicts in insider guidance and broadcasting can color NFL narratives.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says the team should 'run it forward'—focusing on process and continued growth rather than simply redoing their title run, with daily conversations about who they want to be as they head into the 2026 season and no sense of complacency.
Seattle edged the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX behind a stifling defensive game plan by 38-year-old Mike Macdonald, with Sam Darnold contributing steady play and earning a championship ring after a winding NFL journey. Postgame microphones captured a joyous exchange as Macdonald told Darnold, 'You’re a Super Bowl champion—no one can take that from us.' The Seahawks’ young core suggests more battles ahead for the franchise.
Seattle dominated in Super Bowl LX to win 29-13 over the Patriots, and coach Mike Macdonald says the Seahawks have flipped from under-the-radar hunters to the hunted, vowing to push forward with a 'chasing edges' mentality as they prepare for 2026, hire an offensive coordinator after Klint Kubiak departs, celebrate with a Seattle parade, and chase another title.
Seattle, guided by GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald, built a championship-ready roster through patient drafting and a cohesive staff, leaned on Sam Darnold’s leadership, and executed a game plan that bottled up New England to win 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, confirming they were contenders all season and delivering it through teamwork and smart scheming.
Sam Darnold silenced the 'draft bust' label by delivering steady leadership and play for Seattle, with coach Mike Macdonald praising his consistency and character since arriving from multiple prior teams, as the Seahawks won Super Bowl LX.
Mike Macdonald finished third in the 2025 Coach of the Year voting after steering the Seahawks from 9-8 to 14-3 and a Super Bowl berth, as Mike Vrabel won the award; Liam Coen finished second, Ben Johnson fourth, and Seattle heads to Super Bowl LX against New England for the Lombardi Trophy.
Amid a star-studded Super Bowl media blitz, the Seattle Seahawks faced nonstop questions during Opening Night and subsequent sessions but stayed laser-focused on winning, with players downplaying distractions and coach Mike Macdonald repeatedly invoking their 'M.O.B.' (Mission Over Bullshit) mindset as they prepare for the franchise's second Super Bowl.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell named Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald the third-best NFL head coaching hire since 2021, praising his impact in turning Seattle into a top defensive and offensive unit with a franchise-best regular-season run and a deep playoff push; the piece notes his prior success as Ravens DC and the emergence of players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed, while acknowledging Barnwell’s critique of his fourth-down play-calling.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald dismissed any idea that Drake Maye’s illness and right shoulder injury would affect his performance in Super Bowl LX, saying he’s not factoring Maye’s health into preparation and expects him to play at MVP level; Maye missed Friday practice, but Macdonald indicated there’s no reason to doubt he’ll be ready for game day.