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Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Seattle Seahawks

Barry Petchesky

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks interact on the sidelines during the second half against the Detroit Lions at Lumen Field on January 02, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson Is A Bronco And It’s The End Of Something In Seattle

Luis Paez-Pumar

Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a failed two point conversion against the Washington Football Team during the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 29, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.

Seattle Came Alive Just Long Enough To Enjoy Some Heartbreak

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Russell Wilson, in Seahawks uniform, dropping back to pass

Russell Wilson Performs Heroic, Unbelievable, Incredible Feat

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lumen Field on October 31, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson Returns To Action, Cornily

Tom Ley

Demario Davis Shone Through The Storm

Lauren Theisen

Is It Better To Have Quarterbacked And Lost Than To Never Have Quarterbacked At All?

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks reacts in the first quarter during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on August 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-3. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Seattle Seahawks

Kalyn Kahler

Russell Wilson Trade Rumor Advanced By Use Of Passive Voice

Ray Ratto

One Team On Russell Wilson’s List Of Preferred Trade Destinations Isn’t Like The Others

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A photo of Alleah Taylor as she speaks to CBS This Morning about being attacked by her ex-boyfriend, former Seattle Seahawks lineman Chad Wheeler. She is wearing a white blouse and has one arm in a sling.

Alleah Taylor Tells Her Story

An image of football player Chad Wheeler as he is talking to reporters and standing in front of his locker.

The Fear Doesn’t End When The Abuse Does

The Seattle Seahawks Deserve No Credit For Dropping Chad Wheeler

The Seattle Seahawks defense celebrates a stop on third down

Watch Out, The Seahawks Have A Defense Now

Saints player lays face down in the end zone after failing to recovery a fumble

The Failed Fumble Recovery In The End Zone Is The Worst Way To Score And I Love It

Madre Harper #45, Jabrill Peppers #21 and Isaac Yiadom #27 of the New York Giants celebrate an interception

You Take The Playoffs Every Time

Kelsey McKinney

A general view of signage at Lumen Field on November 19, 2020 in Seattle, Washington.

Every NFL Team Now Has Placed A Player On The COVID-19 List

You Should Not Give DK Metcalf An Extra Reason To Kick Your Ass

Carlos Hyde #30 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after he ran in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at Lumen Field on November 19, 2020

The Seahawks Ran Right Over Arizona

Patrick Redford

Seattle Seahawks receiver D.K. Metcalf closes in on his prey.

D.K. Metcalf’s Lung-Busting Chasedown Of Budda Baker Was So Goddamn Cool

Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots attempts to tackle Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson Had An MVP Kind Of Night

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

The Seahawks Saw Cam Newton Coming

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 12: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts on the field after being defeated by the Green Bay Packers 28-23 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)