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Basic info
Established	June 4, 1974; 51 years ago (1974-06-04)
Stadium	Lumen Field Seattle, Washington
Headquartered	Virginia Mason Athletic Center Renton, Washington
Colors	College navy, action green, wolf grey
Mascot	Blitz, Boom, Taima the Hawk (Augur buzzard)
Personnel
Owner(s)	The Paul Allen Estate
Chairman	Jody Allen
President	Chuck Arnold
General manager	John Schneider
Head coach	Mike Macdonald
Nicknames
The Hawks The Blue Wave (1984–1986) The Legion of Boom (secondary; 2011–2017) The Dark Side
Team history
Seattle Seahawks (1976–present)
Home fields
Kingdome (1976–1999) Husky Stadium (1994, 2000–2001) Lumen Field (2002–present)
League / conference affiliations
National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1977–2001) AFC West (1977–2001) National Football Conference (1976, 2002–present) NFC West (1976, 2002–present)
Championships
League championships: 1 Super Bowl championships: 2 2013 (XLVIII), 2025 (LX)
Conference championships: 4 NFC: 2005, 2013, 2014, 2025
Division championships: 12 AFC West: 1988, 1999 NFC West: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2025
Playoff appearances (21)
NFL: 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2025
Owner(s)
Nordstrom family & Herman Sarkowsky (1974–1988) Ken Behring & Ken Hofmann (1988–1997) Paul Allen (1997–2018) Jody Allen (2018–present)

The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team. They are based in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks play in the National Football League (NFL). They are part of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division. Since 2002, their home games have been at Lumen Field in Seattle. The team's name comes from the osprey, a bird also known as a sea hawk.

The Seahawks joined the NFL in 1976 as a new team. They first played in the NFC West. From 1977 to 2001, they were in the American Football Conference (AFC) West. The team returned to the NFC in 2002. From 1976 to 1999, the Seahawks played in the Kingdome. They briefly played in Husky Stadium from 2000 to 2001. Then, they moved to Lumen Field, which is built where the Kingdome used to be.

Seahawks fans are known as the "12th man" or simply "12s". They once set a Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd noise at a sports event. This happened twice during the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks are the only NFL team in the Pacific Northwest. This means they have fans from a large area. This includes states like Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Utah. They also have fans in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

The Seahawks have won 12 division titles and four conference championships. They are the only team to have played in both the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Their greatest success was in the 2010s. This was under head coach Pete Carroll and their strong defense, called the Legion of Boom. They had five seasons in a row with 10 or more wins. They also played in two Super Bowls back-to-back. The team won its first Super Bowl in 2013, decisively beating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. Twelve seasons later, they won Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. The Seahawks also played in Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIX.

Several Seahawks players are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. These include Kenny Easley, Walter Jones, Steve Hutchinson, Cortez Kennedy, and Steve Largent. Many other players, coaches, and even the team owner, Paul Allen, are honored in the Seahawks Ring of Honor.

Team History: The Seahawks' Journey

Early Years: Starting in the NFL (1976–1988)

The NFL decided to add two new teams in the 1970s. In 1974, Seattle was chosen for one of these new teams. In December 1974, the Nordstrom family officially signed the agreement to own the team.

In 1975, John Thompson became the general manager. The name Seattle Seahawks was chosen on June 17, 1975. This happened after a public contest with over 20,000 ideas. The name "seahawk" is another name for an osprey.

Jack Patera became the first head coach in 1976. The team picked defensive tackle Steve Niehaus in the 1976 draft. The Seahawks played their first game on August 1, 1976, in the new Kingdome.

The Seahawks are the only NFL team to switch conferences twice. They started in the NFC West in 1976. After one season, they moved to the AFC West. This was part of the NFL's plan for new teams. In 1983, Chuck Knox became head coach. The team made its first playoffs that year. They beat the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins. They then lost to the Los Angeles Raiders in the AFC Championship. In 1984, they had their best record yet, 12–4. Coach Knox won the NFL Coach of the Year Award.

New Owners and Challenges (1988–1996)

In 1988, Ken Behring and Ken Hofmann bought the team. The Seahawks won their first division title in 1988. However, they missed the playoffs for the next three seasons. Coach Knox then left the team. The 1990s were tough for the Seahawks. They had three losing seasons in a row from 1992 to 1994. The 1992 season was their worst, with only 2 wins and 14 losses. Tom Flores was fired as head coach after 1994. Dennis Erickson took over.

In 1996, Behring tried to move the team's operations to California. This move was not popular. The NFL told Behring to move the team back to Seattle.

The Paul Allen Era (1997–Present)

The next year, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen bought the team for $200 million. Erickson's time as head coach ended after the 1998 season. The team missed the playoffs for ten seasons in a row.

Mike Holmgren's Leadership (1999–2008)

In 1999, Mike Holmgren became head coach. He coached for 10 seasons. The Seahawks won their second division title and made the playoffs. They lost to the Miami Dolphins.

In 2002, the Seahawks moved back to the NFC West. This was part of a big NFL realignment. That same year, the team opened its new home, Seahawks Stadium. It was built where the Kingdome used to be.

In the 2005 season, the Seahawks had a great year with a 13–3 record. They won the NFC's top seed. They beat the Washington Redskins and Carolina Panthers in the playoffs. This led them to Super Bowl XL. They lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Some calls by the referees in that game were debated. Before 2005, the Seahawks had not won a playoff game since 1984.

In 2006 and 2007, the Seahawks won the NFC West again. They made the playoffs but lost in the Divisional Round both times. In 2008, the team had a 4–12 record. Holmgren left the team after the 2008 season.

A Short Season with Jim Mora (2009)

Jim L. Mora took over as head coach in 2009. The Seahawks finished with a 5–11 record. Mora was fired in January 2010. Pete Carroll was then hired.

Pete Carroll's Successful Years (2010–2023)

In the 2010 season, the Seahawks made history. They reached the playoffs with a losing record of 7–9. They won their division because other teams also had losing records. In the playoffs, they beat the defending Super Bowl champions, the New Orleans Saints. Running back Marshawn Lynch made a famous 67-yard run, breaking many tackles. This play was so exciting that fans cheered so loudly it caused a small earthquake, called the "Beast Quake". The Seahawks then lost to the Chicago Bears.

The 2012 season started with some doubt. But quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks finished with an 11–5 record. They had big wins against the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots. They went into the playoffs as the #5 seed. They were undefeated at home that season. They beat the Washington Redskins in the Wild Card Round. However, they lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round.

In the 2013 NFL season, the Seahawks continued their strong play. They finished with a 13–3 record, tied for the best in the NFL. They earned the NFC's top playoff spot. Six Seahawks players were chosen for the Pro Bowl. The Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. This sent them to Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos. On February 2, 2014, the Seahawks won their first Super Bowl, beating the Broncos 43–8. Their defense that year was one of the best in Super Bowl history.

The 2014 season saw the team lose some key players. Despite a slow start, they finished with a 12–4 record and the #1 seed in the NFC Playoffs. They beat the Carolina Panthers. Then, they faced the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. Even with five turnovers, the Seahawks won in overtime. They advanced to Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots. However, a late interception near the goal line stopped their comeback. They lost, missing a chance to win back-to-back Super Bowls.

The Seahawks made the playoffs in 2015 and 2016. They won their Wild Card games but lost in the Divisional Round both times. In 2017, the team missed the playoffs for the first time in six years. Injuries to key players and some new players not performing well contributed to this. In 2018, the team changed many players and coaches. They still made the playoffs with a 10–6 record but lost in the Wild Card game. In October 2018, owner Paul Allen passed away.

In 2019, the Seahawks had their best record since their last Super Bowl trip, 11–5. They won a Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. But they lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round.

The 2020 season started with the Seahawks winning their first five games. This was a team record. They finished with 12 wins and won their division. However, their season ended the next week with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 2021 season was tough. The Seahawks started 3–8. Russell Wilson missed three games due to injury. They finished last in their division for the first time since 1996, with a 7–10 record.

The 2021 season led to big changes. Quarterback Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in March 2022. The Seahawks received several players and draft picks in return. Longtime linebacker Bobby Wagner also left the team.

In the 2022 season, the Seahawks finished 9–8 and made the playoffs. Their season ended with a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round. The 2023 season saw the Seahawks finish 9–8 again, but they missed the postseason. Pete Carroll left his head coaching role after the 2023 season. He stayed with the team in an advisory role.

Mike Macdonald's Era Begins (2024–Present)

Mike Macdonald, who was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, became the new head coach. In the 2024 season, the Seahawks had a 10–7 record but did not make the playoffs.

The 2025 season was historic for Seattle. They achieved a 14–3 record, their best ever regular season. They won the NFC West and earned the #1 seed for the playoffs. In the Divisional Round, the Seahawks decisively defeated the San Francisco 49ers 41–6. Seattle then beat the Los Angeles Rams 31–27 in the NFC Championship Game. This set up a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks won Super Bowl LX with a score of 29–13.

Team Look: Logos and Uniforms

When the Seahawks started in 1976, their logo was a stylized blue and green eagle or thunderbird head. It was based on Kwakwakaʼwakw art masks. The helmet and pants were silver. Home jerseys were royal blue with white and green stripes. Road jerseys were white with blue and green stripes.

In 1983, the uniforms were updated. The stripes on the arms now included the Seahawks logo. The helmet facemasks changed from gray to blue. In 1994, for the NFL's 75th Anniversary, the Seahawks wore a special vintage jersey. It looked like their 1976–82 uniforms.

On March 1, 2002, the team's logo and uniforms were completely redesigned. This happened when the team moved to the NFC and opened Seahawks Stadium. The colors changed to a lighter "Seahawks Blue," a darker "Seahawks Navy," and lime green accents. The helmets also changed from silver to the lighter "Seahawks Blue" after fans voted. The bird in the logo looked more aggressive.

On September 27, 2009, the Seahawks wore lime green jerseys for the first time. They paired them with new dark navy blue pants. These jerseys matched their sister team, the Seattle Sounders FC soccer team. Coach Jim Mora later said the lime green jerseys were being retired because the team did not win in them.

On April 3, 2012, Nike unveiled new uniforms and logos for the Seahawks. Nike became the official uniform supplier for the NFL. The new designs added a new accent color, "Wolf Grey." The main colors became "College Navy" and "Action Green." The uniforms have "feather trims" and twelve feathers on the helmet and pants. These represent the "12th Man" fans. The Seahawks have navy blue, white, and an alternate gray jersey. They also have navy blue, gray, and white pants. This allows for many different uniform combinations.

The all-navy uniform is the Seahawks' main choice for home games. On the road, they often wear white jerseys with navy pants. This was the combination they wore when they won Super Bowl XLVIII. The all-gray uniforms are sometimes worn on the road.

In 2016, the Seahawks showed off their NFL Color Rush uniform. This was an all-Action Green outfit. They wore it for the first time on December 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. This was the first time they wore green uniforms since 2009. The Seahawks still use the Color Rush set as an alternate uniform.

In July 2023, the Seahawks brought back a throwback uniform. It was inspired by their 1983–2001 design. They wore these uniforms in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. Because of NFL rules, the gray alternate jerseys were retired.

The Seahawks wore white jerseys at home for the first time on September 24, 2023. This was against the Carolina Panthers. It marked the 10th anniversary of their first Super Bowl win. The team wore the same white jersey/navy pants combination from Super Bowl XLVIII.

On August 28, 2025, the Seahawks unveiled a new "High-Decibel Zone" Rivalries uniform. This uniform was in Wolf Grey and Iridescent Green. The green color has a metallic shine that changes with light. The jersey has an iridescent green soundwave design. This represents the loud noise of the fans at Lumen Field. The player numbers are also in this green material. A green "12" patch is on the back of the collar. The helmet is iridescent green with a metallic chrome finish. The phrase "12 AS ONE" is on the back of the helmet.

Team Rivalries

Divisional Opponents

Los Angeles Rams

The rivalry with the Los Angeles Rams began in 2002 when the Seahawks moved to the NFC West. A notable early game was in the 2004 playoffs. The Rams beat the Seahawks in Seattle. The rivalry became more intense when the Rams had strong teams in the 2010s. These teams often played tough games for control of the division. After the Rams moved back to Los Angeles in 2016, the rivalry grew even more.

As of the end of the 2025 season, the Seahawks lead the series 30–28. The Rams have won two of their three playoff games. The Seahawks won the most recent playoff matchup.

San Francisco 49ers

From 2011 to 2014, the Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers were two of the best teams in the NFC. This created a strong rivalry. The 49ers coach, Jim Harbaugh, had a history with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. The 49ers won the first three games. But the Seahawks won in Week 16 of 2012. Both teams made the playoffs that year. In 2013, the Seahawks won one game, and the 49ers won another. The Seahawks then beat the 49ers 23–17 in the 2013 NFC Championship Game. The Seahawks then won the next 10 games against the 49ers. After splitting games in 2018 and 2019, the 49ers won 6 games in a row, including a 2022 playoff game. The Seahawks ended this streak in 2024. In 2025, the teams met in Week 18 to decide the NFC West winner. The Seahawks won 13–3. Two weeks later, the Seahawks decisively beat the 49ers 41–6 in a playoff game.

As of the end of the 2025 season, the Seahawks lead the series 33–24.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals became a divisional rival in 2002. This rivalry has become quite intense in recent years. The Seahawks and Cardinals often competed for the NFC West title in the mid-to-late 2010s. The Seahawks lead the series 31–22–1. The two teams have not yet met in the playoffs.

Conference Opponents

Green Bay Packers

Since moving to the NFC, the Seahawks have played the Green Bay Packers many times in the playoffs. This has created an intense rivalry. Memorable moments include a 2003 playoff game where Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw a game-losing interception. Another was the "Fail Mary" play. In the 2014 NFC Championship Game, Russell Wilson led Seattle to an overtime win after being down 16–0. As of the 2024 season, the Packers lead the all-time series 16–9.

Historic Opponents

Denver Broncos

From the 1980s until 2002, the Denver Broncos were a major rival for the Seahawks. As of the 2023 season, the Broncos lead 35–23 in the series. Seattle has won both playoff meetings. Since 2002, Denver has won three of five games. The teams met in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, where the Seahawks won 43–8. On March 8, 2022, the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Broncos. Wilson's first game against the Seahawks as a Bronco was on September 12, 2022, which the Seahawks won 17–16.

Team Facilities: Headquarters and Training Camps

During their first ten seasons (1976–1985), the Seahawks' headquarters was in Kirkland, Washington. Their summer training camps were held at Eastern Washington University in Cheney.

In 1986, the team's new headquarters in Kirkland was finished. The Seahawks held training camp there for the next eleven seasons. In 1997, the team returned to Cheney for training camp. In 2007, training camp moved back to Kirkland. In 2008, the Seahawks moved to their new Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton. They have held their training camps there ever since. The VMAC has four practice fields.

Team Performance: Seasons and Records

The Seattle Seahawks have played in 50 NFL seasons since 1976. The team has a regular-season record of 402 wins, 373 losses, and 1 tie. In the playoffs, they have 17 wins and 19 losses. Their overall record is 419 wins, 392 losses, and 1 tie. Seattle has made the playoffs in 21 seasons.

They lost Super Bowl XL in 2005 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013 against the Denver Broncos. They lost Super Bowl XLIX in 2014 to the New England Patriots. And they won Super Bowl LX in 2025, again beating the Patriots. In 2010, the Seahawks became the first team in NFL history to make the playoffs with a losing record (7–9). They then became the first team to win a playoff game with a losing record. The Seahawks did not have a tied game in their history until Week 7 of the 2016 season.

Team Members: Players and Staff

Current Roster

Seattle Seahawks roster
Quarterbacks  2 Drew Lock  7 Geno Smith Running backs 44 Nick Bellore FB 31 DeeJay Dallas 25 Travis Homer 34 Godwin Igwebuike  9 Kenneth Walker III Wide receivers 19 Penny Hart 16 Tyler Lockett 14 DK Metcalf 18 Laquon Treadwell 83 Dareke Young Tight ends 87 Noah Fant 84 Colby Parkinson		Offensive linemen 63 Austin Blythe C 67 Charles Cross T 74 Jake Curhan T 78 Stone Forsythe T 61 Kyle Fuller C 60 Phil Haynes G 66 Gabe Jackson G 68 Damien Lewis G 72 Abraham Lucas T Defensive linemen 95 Myles Adams DE 91 L. J. Collier DE 97 Poona Ford DE 93 Shelby Harris DE 77 Quinton Jefferson DE 94 Isaiah Mack NT 99 Al Woods NT		Linebackers 57 Cody Barton ILB 56 Jordyn Brooks ILB 51 Bruce Irvin OLB 50 Vi Jones ILB 53 Boye Mafe OLB 58 Tanner Muse ILB 10 Uchenna Nwosu OLB 59 Jon Rhattigan OLB 52 Darrell Taylor OLB Defensive backs 24 Johnathan Abram SS 22 Tre Brown CB  8 Coby Bryant CB 21 Artie Burns CB 28 Justin Coleman CB 37 Xavier Crawford CB  6 Quandre Diggs FS 30 Mike Jackson Sr. CB 26 Ryan Neal SS 39 Teez Tabor FS 27 Tariq Woolen CB Special teams  4 Michael Dickson P  5 Jason Myers K 46 Carson Tinker LS				Reserve lists 33 Jamal Adams SS (IR) 35 Joey Blount FS (IR) 55 Ben Burr-Kirven ILB (PUP) 89 Will Dissly TE (IR) 24 Isaiah Dunn CB (IR)  1 D'Wayne Eskridge WR (IR) 41 Cullen Gillaspia FB (IR) 11 Marquise Goodwin WR (IR) 40 Darryl Johnson OLB (IR) 13 Josh Jones SS (IR) 90 Bryan Mone NT (IR) 69 Tyler Ott LS (IR) 20 Rashaad Penny RB (IR) 98 Alton Robinson OLB (IR) 92 Tyreke Smith OLB (IR) 15 Cody Thompson WR (IR) Rookies in italics Roster updated December 31, 2022 Depth Chart • Transactions 53 Active, 16 Inactive, 15 Practice Squad → AFC rosters → NFC rosters
AFC East BUF MIA NE NYJ North BAL CIN CLE PIT South HOU IND JAX TEN West DEN KC LV LAC NFC East DAL NYG PHI WAS North CHI DET GB MIN South ATL CAR NO TB West ARI LAR SF SEA

35th Anniversary Team (2010)

This team was chosen by fans on Seahawks.com in 2010. Bold names are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Seattle Seahawks 35th Anniversary Team (2010)
Unit	Position	Players
Offense	Quarterback	Matt Hasselbeck (QB) 2001–2010
	Running Back	Shaun Alexander (RB) 2000–2007 Mack Strong (FB) 1993–2007
	Wide Receiver	Steve Largent (WR) 1976–1989 Brian Blades (WR) 1988–1998 Bobby Engram (WR) 2001–2008
	Tight End	John Carlson (TE) 2008–2011
	Offensive Line	Walter Jones (T) 1997–2010 Howard Ballard (T) 1994–1998 Steve Hutchinson (G) 2001–2005 Bryan Millard (G) 1984–1991 Robbie Tobeck (C) 2000–2006
Defense	Defensive Line	Jacob Green (DE) 1980–1992 Michael Sinclair (DE) 1991–2001 Cortez Kennedy (DT) 1990–2000 Joe Nash (DT) 1982–1996
	Linebacker	Chad Brown (OLB) 1997–2004 Rufus Porter (OLB) 1988–1994 Fredd Young (ILB) 1984–1987 Lofa Tatupu (MLB) 2005–2010
	Cornerback	Marcus Trufant (CB) 2003–2012 Dave Brown (CB) 1976–1986 Shawn Springs (NB) 1997–2003
	Safety	Kenny Easley (SS) 1981–1987 Eugene Robinson (FS) 1985–1995
Special Teams	Kicker/Punter	Norm Johnson (K) 1982–1990 Rick Tuten (P) 1991–1997
	Returner	Steve Broussard (KR) 1995–1998 Nate Burleson (PR) 2006–2009
	Coverage	Rufus Porter 1988–1994

Top 50 Players (2025)

To celebrate the Seahawks' 50th season, a list of the top 50 players was announced in 2025. Fans, media, and team members voted on this list. Bold names are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Retired Numbers

The Seahawks have retired five numbers to honor special players and their fans.

Seattle Seahawks retired numbers
No.	Player	Position	Tenure	Retired	Ref.
12	12th man	FAN	1976–present	December 15, 1984
45	Kenny Easley	SS	1981–1987	October 1, 2017
71	Walter Jones	OT	1997–2009	December 5, 2010
80 †	Steve Largent	WR	1976–1989	1992
96	Cortez Kennedy	DT	1990–2000	October 14, 2012

• † Jerry Rice wore No. 80 for his 2004 time with the Seahawks. The team offered him the number with Largent's permission.
• Other players and people connected to the team are in the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor.

Pro Football Hall of Famers

These Seahawks players are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Note: Mike McCormack worked as a coach and manager for the Seahawks. But he is in the Hall of Fame only for his time as a tackle for other teams.

State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame

Team Owners and Staff

Team Owners

• Nordstrom estate & Herman Sarkowsky: 1976–1988
• Ken Behring & Ken Hofmann: 1988–1996
• Paul Allen: 1997–2018
• Allen estate, managed by Jody Allen: 2018–present

Current Staff

	Front office Owning entity – Paul G. Allen Trust Chairwoman/trustee – Jody Allen Vice chairman – Bert Kolde President – Chuck Arnold Executive vice president/general manager – John Schneider Vice president of football administration – Matt Thomas Vice president of player personnel – Trent Kirchner Director of college scouting – Matt Berry Assistant director of college scouting – Aaron Hineline Director of pro personnel – Nolan Teasley Assistant director of pro personnel – Willie Schneider Personnel executive – Jason Barnes Head coaches Head coach/executive vice president of football operations – Pete Carroll Associate head coach/offense – Carl Smith Associate head coach/defense – Sean Desai Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Shane Waldron Quarterbacks – Dave Canales Assistant quarterbacks – Kerry Joseph Run game coordinator/running backs – Chad Morton Passing game coordinator/wide receivers – Sanjay Lal Assistant wide receivers – Brad Idzik Tight ends – Pat McPherson Offensive line – Andy Dickerson Assistant offensive line – Keli'i Kekuewa Senior offensive assistant – Nate Carroll			Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Clint Hurtt Assistant defensive line/defensive ends – Aaron Curry Assistant defensive line/defensive tackles – Damione Lewis Linebackers – John Glenn Passing game coordinator/defensive backs – Karl Scott Assistant defensive backs – DeShawn Shead Defensive quality control – Will Tukuafu Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Larry Izzo Assistant special teams coach – Tracy Smith Strength and conditioning Head strength and conditioning – Ivan Lewis Assistant strength and conditioning – Thomas Garcia Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Philipp Assistant strength and conditioning – Grant Steen Assistant strength and conditioning – Danny Van Dijk Assistant strength and conditioning – Jamie Yanchar → Coaching staff → Management → More NFL staffs

Previous Head Coaches

The Seahawks have had nine head coaches in their history.

Team Spirit: Culture and Fans

The Seahawks are the only NFL team in the Northwestern United States. Their fans come from a wide area, including Alaska and British Columbia.

The 12s: Loudest Fans

The "12s" refers to the Seahawks' amazing fan support. The team's first stadium, the Kingdome, was known for being very loud. This made it hard for opposing teams.

Since 2002, the Seahawks have played at Lumen Field. Every game there since 2003 has been sold out. Lumen Field is also one of the loudest stadiums in the league. Its roof and seating trap and amplify the noise. This noise has caused problems for opposing teams. From 2002 to 2012, visiting teams had many penalties for false starts in Seattle.

Seahawks fans have twice set the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd noise. First, on September 15, 2013, they reached 136.6 dB. Then, on December 2, 2013, they reached 137.6 dB. As of September 29, 2014, the record is 142.2 dB, held by fans of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Before each home game, the Seahawks honor their fans. They raise a giant #12 flag at the stadium. Players, coaches, and local celebrities have raised this flag. The Seahawks retired the #12 jersey on December 15, 1984, to honor their fans.

In 1990, Texas A&M University trademarked the term "12th Man." They had used it since the 1920s. In 2006, the Seahawks and Texas A&M reached an agreement. The Seahawks could use the phrase in certain states. They also had to acknowledge A&M's trademark. When the agreement ended in 2016, the Seahawks started calling their fans the "12s" instead of the "12th Man."

Team Mascots

Blitz has been the Seahawks' official mascot since 1998. Before the 2014 season, Blitz got a new look. A second mascot, Boom, was also introduced to interact with younger children.

Since 2005, an augur hawk named Taima has flown around the stadium before games. Taima started leading the team out of the tunnel in 2006.

Cheerleaders and Band

The Seahawks Dancers are a group of female and male cheerleaders. They cheer on the team and perform at halftime during home games. They were an all-female squad called the Sea Gals until 2019.

In 2004, the Seahawks started their drum line, called the Blue Thunder. They play at every home game and other events in Seattle.

Team Success: Records and Awards

Super Bowl Appearances

The Seahawks have played in four Super Bowls.

Season	Super Bowl	Head coach	Location	Stadium	Opponent	Result	Record
2005	XL	Mike Holmgren	Detroit, Michigan	Ford Field	Pittsburgh Steelers	L 10–21	15–4
2013	XLVIII	Pete Carroll	East Rutherford, New Jersey	MetLife Stadium	Denver Broncos	W 43–8	16–3
2014	XLIX		Glendale, Arizona	University of Phoenix Stadium	New England Patriots	L 24–28	14–5
2025	LX	Mike Macdonald	Santa Clara, California	Levi's Stadium	New England Patriots	W 29–13	17–3

Individual Awards

Bold names are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

NFL All-Decade and Anniversary Team Selections

Bold names are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Pro Bowl Selections

These Seahawks players were chosen for the Pro Bowl:

• QB Sam Darnold, Matt Hasselbeck (3), Dave Krieg (3), Warren Moon, Geno Smith (2), Russell Wilson (9)
• FB Michael Robinson, Mack Strong (2), John Williams (2)
• HB Shaun Alexander (3), Bobby Joe Edmonds, Marshawn Lynch (4), Curt Warner (3), Chris Warren (3)
• LT Duane Brown (2), Walter Jones (9), Russell Okung
• LG Steve Hutchinson (3)
• C Robbie Tobeck, Max Unger (2)
• TE Jimmy Graham (2)
• WR Doug Baldwin (2), Alex Bannister, Brian Blades, Steve Largent (7), Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf (2), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2)
• DE Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett (3), Jacob Green (2), Patrick Kerney, DeMarcus Lawrence, Michael Sinclair (3)
• DT Cortez Kennedy (8), John Randle, Joe Nash, Leonard Williams (2)
• LB Chad Brown (2), Julian Peterson (3), Rufus Porter (2), Lofa Tatupu (3), Bobby Wagner (9), KJ Wright, Fredd Young (4)
• CB Dave Brown, Brandon Browner, Shaquill Griffin, Richard Sherman (4), Shawn Springs, Marcus Trufant, Devon Witherspoon (3), Riq Woolen
• SS Jamal Adams, Kam Chancellor (4), Kenny Easley (5)
• FS Quandre Diggs (3), Julian Love, Eugene Robinson, Earl Thomas (6), Darryl Williams
• PK Norm Johnson, Jason Myers
• P Michael Dickson, Rick Tuten
• ST Nick Bellore, Rashid Shaheed

First-Team All-Pro Selections

These Seahawks players were named AP first-team All-Pro:

• FB Michael Robinson, Mack Strong
• HB Shaun Alexander, Bobby Joe Edmonds, Marshawn Lynch
• LT Walter Jones (4)
• LG Steve Hutchinson (3)
• C Max Unger
• WR Steve Largent, Jaxon Smith-Njigba
• DE Patrick Kerney
• DT Cortez Kennedy (3), Joe Nash
• LB Lofa Tatupu, Bobby Wagner (6), Fredd Young
• CB Richard Sherman (3)
• SS Kenny Easley (3)
• FS Earl Thomas (3)
• PK Norm Johnson
• P Michael Dickson
• ST Tyler Lockett

Media: Radio and Television

The Seahawks' main radio stations are KIRO 710 kHz and KIRO-FM 97.3 MHz. Games are broadcast on 47 stations across five western states and Canada. Microsoft sponsors these broadcasts, calling them the "Bing Radio Network." The current announcers are former Seahawks players Steve Raible and Dave Wyman.

Preseason games not shown on national networks are produced by Seahawks Broadcasting. They are televised by KING-TV, channel 5. Kate Scott became the announcer for Seahawks TV preseason games in 2023. KCPQ-TV, the local Fox affiliate, airs most regular-season Seahawks games. Games on ESPN's Monday Night Football air on CBS affiliate KIRO-TV. Any Saturday or Sunday afternoon games broadcast by CBS also air on KIRO-TV.

Images for kids

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  Map of radio affiliates in the lower 48 states and Canada.

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  Map of radio affiliates in Alaska.

See also

In Spanish: Seattle Seahawks para niños