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Seahawks' linebacker unit ranked fourth by Pro Football Focus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Seahawks' linebacker unit ranked fourth by Pro Football Focus

Summary

Pro Football Focus has ranked the Seattle Seahawks' linebacker unit fourth overall among NFL teams heading into the 2026 season. The unit includes players Tyrice Knight, Drake Thomas, and Ernest Jones, all of whom contributed significantly in 2025. Knight posted the highest PFF grade among the trio with 78.8, while Jones earned Second-Team All-Pro honors. This evaluation comes after the Seahawks' successful season, culminating in a Super Bowl victory. Their performance will be scrutinized as they prepare for Week 1.

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By the Numbers

•Seahawks linebacker unit ranked fourth in Pro Football Focus' evaluation.
•Tyrice Knight, Drake Thomas, and Ernest Jones key contributors in 2025.
•Knight recorded a 78.8 PFF grade, highest of the trio.
•Ernest Jones was a Second-Team All-Pro in 2025.
•Seattle aims to leverage this strength in the upcoming season.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ LB unit No. 4 overall in Pro Football Focus’ rankings

What they're saying

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The Seahawks’ linebacker unit came in behind only three teams in the league in Pro Football Focus’ rankings of the NFL’s best groups for 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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