Seahawks optimistic about 2026 season with strong receiving corps and defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks express confidence heading into the 2026 NFL season, noting their strong receiving trio of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Rashid Shaheed as a key advantage. Pro Football Focus highlights their elite performance, with only eight drops on 268 catchable targets last season. Despite the loss of running back Kenneth Walker, the team believes their reliable receiving corps and Mike Macdonald's defense will be pivotal for success in the upcoming campaign. Seattle aims for potential back-to-back Super Bowl victories as they prepare for a competitive year.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranked second in yards per route run last season.
- •Seahawks retained Rashid Shaheed for their receiving team.
- •Mike Macdonald led the defense during their Super Bowl victory.
- •The team is without Kenneth Walker for the upcoming season.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — What is Seahawks’ main reason for optimism heading into next season?
"The Seahawks have a receiving corp and elite defense that give them reason to feel confident in their chances to have a successful season in 2026.
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