Kam Chancellor
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, with former Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator, turning over a unit that was among the worst in franchise history to someone who built his reputation on defense in Seattle. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Cowboys pick ex-Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator

Jan. 11, 2021 07:52 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ryan Neal (35) is celebrated by his teammates after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Ryan Neal making most of his chance as starter with Seahawks

By Tim Booth Oct. 09, 2020 06:17 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center, looks on as players run past Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, during an NFL football training camp in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks final scrimmage secondary to Carroll's message

By Tim Booth Aug. 30, 2020 08:29 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers, left, is trailed by cornerback Shaquill Griffin Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, as they take part in a practice during an NFL football training camp in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Griffin one of the anchors in Seahawks' remodeled secondary

By Tim Booth Aug. 16, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks strong safety Bradley McDougald (30) jogs on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Seattle. The Seahawks recently traded him, along with a 2021 first-round draft pick, a 2022 first-rounder and a 2021 third-rounder to the New York Jets for safety Jamal Adams and a 2022 fourth-rounder. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
McDougald looks to earn respect with Jets, not replace Adams

By Dennis Waszak Jr Jul. 31, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) tackles New England Patriots' James White (28) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets traded disgruntled star safety Adams to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, July 25, 2020, splitting with a gifted player whose relationship with the franchise quickly deteriorated because of a contract dispute. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 25, 2020 04:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with general manager John Schneider before the team's NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle. There is a clear and obvious need for the Seahawks to address along the defensive line and it happens to be one of the deeper positions of talent in the entire draft. That may be far too simplistic and straightforward for Schneider and Carroll. Schneider is always good for a few surprises in the draft, and more than a couple of trades. So, while it seems addressing the pass rush — especially with the continuing unknowns around Jadeveon Clowney — is the obvious direction for Schneider and the Seahawks, it’s never that clear with Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
4 Hall of Famers among top draft picks in Seahawks' history

By Tim Booth Apr. 21, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks' Shaquem Griffin and Shaquill Griffin embrace after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 28-23 to advance to the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Seattle defense struggles in season-ending loss to Packers

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 13, 2020 12:03 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with quarterback Russell Wilson, second from right, during warmups before NFL football practice, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Carroll savors another playoff trip after decade in Seattle

By Tim Booth Jan. 03, 2020 02:19 AM EST

File-This Feb. 27, 2019, file photo shows New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman speaking during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Giants fired head coach Pat Shurmur on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, just two years into a five-year contract, the Daily News has confirmed. But the Giants aren’t making sweeping changes as Gettleman is being retained by co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch. Gettleman is expected to meet with the media on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants start coaching interviews, Cowboys Kris Richard

By Tom Canavan Jan. 02, 2020 04:41 PM EST

File-This Jan. 19, 2014 file photo shows Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) hitting the ball away from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) and is intercepted by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) during the NFL football NFC Championship game, in Seattle. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it’s the 49ers-Seahawks game. To mark each Game of the Week, the AP will be reprinting its story of a classic matchup in the rivalry. This week it's the Seattle Seahawks' 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Jan. 19, 2014. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-49ers-Seahawks NFC title game

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2019 02:54 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) dives in for the touchdown as Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) and outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seahawks' Wilson setting QB standard for Cardinals' Murray

By David Brandt Sep. 26, 2019 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) hits Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The former Lions superstar said the team wanted him to change his story regarding one of the many concussions he had during his nine-year NFL career. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Lions-Seahawks 10/5/2015

Sep. 20, 2019 05:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 21, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' Marquise Blair walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. In drafting Blair, the Seahawks are hoping they've found the next version of Kam Chancellor — a big safety with the strength and size to be a force against the run but the skills to also defend the pass. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Seahawks rookie Marquise Blair draws attention in 1st game

By Tim Booth Aug. 11, 2019 05:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 1980, file photo, a New Orleans Saints fan wears a bag on his head during a football game against Philadelphia, in New Orleans. “Aints” _ Refers to the struggles of the woeful New Orleans Saints in the 1980 season when they were the first team to finish 1-15 in a season. (AP Photo)
What's in a nickname? NFL has had great ones in its history

By Simmi Buttar Jun. 14, 2019 02:32 PM EDT

Seahawks release Baldwin, Chancellor after failed physicals

By Tim Booth May. 09, 2019 05:14 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Of all the characters to make their way through Seattle in the past decade, none seemed to personify what coach Pete Carroll was seeking more...

Seahawks land WR Metcalf, S Blair in 2nd round

By Tim Booth Apr. 26, 2019 08:34 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — D.K. Metcalf was forced to endure a wait far longer than he expected as the wide receiver tumbled in the NFL draft. Emotional after finally...

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with free safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. On wild-card weekend, many of the league's top defenses will take center stage in hopes that they can get on a run like the one the Broncos went on three years ago to win a Super Bowl title. "I think it's still definitely possible," said Davis, a member of that title-winning team. "I don't feel like it has to be 51-54. It really doesn't. I feel like you can really stop teams if you play close defense, you play tight on receivers, play great in man coverage and you can really stop people." (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Modern NFL makes it harder for D to lead way to title

By Josh Dubow Jan. 02, 2019 12:36 PM EST