Familiarity playing next to his college roommate and a North Dakota State chat group have Seattle's first-round pick off to a strong start.

Sophomore Season Breakout? Byron Murphy II Looking Like Player Seahawks Drafted – Emerald City Spectrum Eclipsing his full season totals from his rookie year in one game on Sunday, Byron Murphy’s pass rush has come to life early in his second season, making a great Seahawks defensive line even more of a problem for opponents.

The Seahawks signed receiver Cody White off the practice squad and released Shaquill Griffin, who was subsequently signed to the practice squad.

Seattle Seahawks EDGE Boye Mafe is in the fourth season of his career. That means its a contract year. Mafe is attempting to perform his way into a lucrative extension after posting a modest 6.0 sacks throughout 2024, down from the 9.0 QB takedowns he registered in 2023.

One stat that may speak to the difference between these teams is quarterbacks’ average per attempt. Darnold is averaging 7.9 yards per attempt and Rattler 5.3. Doesn’t sound like much of a difference but how often does a possession come up 2-3 yards short of moving the chains?

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said his team suffered a few more injuries vs. the Steelers than originally thought. Wednesday's injury report showed who got hurt.

Murphy needs better versatility and pass rush to play more than the 49% he did as a rookie. Why he's better, and playing way more, so far.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game from September 14, 2025 on ESPN.

The Seattle Seahawks are the ones with the loss, and they enter a tricky contest against the New Orleans Saints this weekend. Although they enter the game as 7.5-point favorites, the Seahawks could be down two key players in their secondary with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (knee) and safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) both looking uncertain.