Hard Knocks' to feature Seahawks starting Aug. 4

HBO and NFL Films announced that the 27th season of "Hard Knocks" will feature the Seattle Seahawks, premiering on August 4 at 9 p.m. ET. This season focuses on the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks as they prepare to defend their title after finishing last season with a 14-3 record. The series will document five weeks of training camp in Renton, Washington, beginning with rookie reports and followed by veteran arrivals. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald leads the team, including quarterback Sam Darnold and NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba. This marks the Seahawks' first appearance on the show, following a previous refusal in 2013.

• 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'Hard Knocks' featuring Super Bowl champion Seahawks to debut on Aug. 4