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Seattle Seahawks enter 2026 NFL season as defending Super Bowl champions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Seattle Seahawks enter 2026 NFL season as defending Super Bowl champions

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks open their 2026 campaign on Wednesday against the New England Patriots. Entering the season as the defending Super Bowl champions, the team is garnering recognition as an offseason winner from Sports Illustrated. While the organization lost key contributors including Kenneth Walker III, Coby Bryant, and Boye Mafe, they retained a significant portion of the core roster. Brian Fleury takes over as offensive coordinator, stepping in for Klint Kubiak who departed to lead the Raiders. The team currently navigates the attention surrounding other NFC contenders like the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Mike Macdonald prepares the team for a 17-game schedule as they begin their title defense.

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By the Numbers

•Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in the 2026 season opener.
•Brian Fleury replaces Klint Kubiak as the offensive coordinator.
•The team retained a core defensive group following their Super Bowl victory.
•Kenneth Walker III, Coby Bryant, and Boye Mafe are no longer with the roster.

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4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Sports Illustrated lists Seahawks as "winners" going into 2026

What they're saying

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The Seahawks made the necessary moves in the offseason to come away as winners prior to Week 1, despite much competition existing across the NFL.
— Yahoo Sports

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