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In this 2013 photo provided by the Seattle Seahawks is Scott Fitterer, at that time an executive with the team. The Carolina Panthers NFL football team hired Fitterer on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, to become their new general manager. (Seattle Seahawks via AP)
Panthers new GM Fitterer plans to 'be in on every deal'

By Steve Reed Jan. 22, 2021 02:56 PM EST

FILE - In this April 24, 2005, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson stands next to the team's first-round pick, California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, during an NFL football a news conference in Green Bay, Wis. Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, died Wednesday, Jan 20, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. He was 68. Thompson was Packers general manager from 2005-17 and drafted many notable players on the current roster, including two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, dies

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Panthers make it official: Scott Fitterer is their new GM

By Steve Reed Jan. 14, 2021 04:54 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have hired Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer to become their new general manager. ...

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider walks on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Seattle. The Seahawks have agreed to a contract extension with general manager John Schneider that will keep him tied to the franchise through the 2027 draft. The Seahawks announced Schneider’s extension on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, three days after their season ended in a 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC wild-card playoff game. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks agree to contract extension with GM John Schneider

By Tim Booth Jan. 12, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Panthers interview 2 more, expect GM decision this week

By Steve Reed Jan. 11, 2021 08:51 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers met with executives Scott Fitterer of the Seattle Seahawks and Omar Khan of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, the...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) on the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Seahawks get contributions they wanted from rookie class

By Tim Booth Dec. 30, 2020 07:46 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks free safety D.J. Reed (29) stops Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) from making a catch in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
D.J. Reed finding a home and a major role with the Seahawks

By Tim Booth Dec. 24, 2020 06:09 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Playoffs are great, but Seahawks focus is on NFC West title

By Tim Booth Dec. 21, 2020 07:43 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 test

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2020 11:33 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) is able to sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in spite of being blocked by Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown (78) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Seahawks get pass rush help in Carlos Dunlap from Cincinnati

By Tim Booth Oct. 28, 2020 12:54 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 Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Douglas fully envisioned Jamal Adams being a big piece of what he wants to build for the Jets. The general manager raved about the All-Pro safety's abilities as a playmaker and leader when he took over the franchise just over a year ago. Well, things changed. In a major way. Douglas dealt Adams and a 2022 fourth-round draft pick to Seattle on Saturday, July 25, 2020, for first-rounders in 2021 and ‘22, a third-rounder in 2021 and safety Bradley McDougald. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets' Douglas says he never promised offer to traded Adams

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 27, 2020 06:52 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 Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor (19) plays against Mississippi State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. In Darrell Taylor and Alton Robinson the Seattle Seahawks believe they could have their pass rushers of the future. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Did the Seahawks do enough to solve pass rush problems?

By Tim Booth May. 01, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

GM: Seahawks LB K.J. Wright had offseason shoulder surgery

Apr. 30, 2020 09:26 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said starting linebacker K.J. Wright underwent offseason shoulder surgery and is unsure of the...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Seahawks' biggest offseason makeover is on offensive line

By Tim Booth Apr. 29, 2020 05:56 PM EDT

AP Source: Seahawks releasing veterans Britt, Fluker

By Tim Booth Apr. 26, 2020 07:49 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are releasing Justin Britt and D.J. Fluker in a major overhaul of their offensive line that clears significant salary...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Seattle opts for experience over projects in draft class

By Tim Booth Apr. 25, 2020 08:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor (19) plays against Mississippi State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Taylor was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Seahawks land pass rusher in Tennessee's Darrell Taylor

By Tim Booth Apr. 24, 2020 08:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech's Jordyn Brooks (1) tackles Oklahoma State's Spencer Sanders (3) to stop a 2-point-conversion attempt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas. The Seattle Seahawks selected Brooks in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Seahawks keep their pick, select Texas Tech LB Jordyn Brooks

By Tim Booth Apr. 24, 2020 01:58 AM EDT