Four Seahawks named among NFL's 100 most important players for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon, and Nick Emmanwori have been recognized as four of the 100 most important players in the NFL for the 2026 season according to CBS Sports. Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory last season, throwing for over 4,000 yards. Smith-Njigba was the NFL's leading receiver and an AP Offensive Player of the Year. Witherspoon earned second-team All-Pro honors, and Emmanwori made a significant impact as a defensive rookie. Their recognition underscores their critical roles in the Seahawks' success.
- •Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win last season.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the NFL's top receiver in 2025.
- •Devon Witherspoon garnered second-team All-Pro honors.
- •Nick Emmanwori was a standout defensive rookie.
- •The CBS Sports list underscores key player contributions.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Four Seahawks crack CBS Sports’ 100 most important players list
"Sam Darnold headlines the four Seahawks players that were named to CBS Sports’ 100 most important players for the 2026 NFL season list.
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