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Joyful tears and the iconic “I’m going to Disney World,’’ is the usual when a athlete achieves a feat only most can dream of; winning the Super Bowl. For the Seattle Seahawks, the 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots on Feb. 8 wasn’t just a game — it was a silence to “Ghost of Glendale’’ that haunted the franchise for 11 years.
Head coach Mike Macdonald contained the Patriots offense all night long, keeping sophomore quarterback Drake Maye under constant distress. Racking up six sacks total — tied a postseason record — with three coming in the first half alone.
It wasn’t just Macdonald and the defense that became a major contributor, but also the offense. Kenneth Walker III rushed for 131 total yards, Sam Darnold managed the game finishing 19–38, 202 passing yards, and a touchdown. While Walker moved the chains, the scoring was also anchored by kicker Jason Myers, who made history with five field goals — becoming the first player to score 200+ points in a single season with 206.
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We’re only 11 years removed from the devastating Malcolm Butler interception which made the Patriots champs, but the gut-wrenching feeling still sits with the fans of Seattle today.
After, the questionable play that occurred on that night. Seattle fans later witnessed the departure of the Legion of Boom, multiple short comings in the playoffs, and most notable Russell Wilson’s withdrawal to the Denver Broncos.
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Seattle needed a new face in the QB room after trading Geno Smith to Las Vegas.
Rumors started to spur over the Vikings leaning towards possibly letting a journeyman of their own walk in free agency; Sam Darnold. They did just that, giving the keys to their eventual second year rookie J.J. Mcarthy. A shocking move all throughout the NFL, despite Darnold giving the team a winning record of (14–3), and a appearance in the playoffs.
Seattle took the bold move to trade for Sam Darnold in March of 2025. Signing him to a three year- $100.5 million dollar contract. Along with signing Former Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (3 yrs — $45 million), Linebacker Ernest Jones IV, Defensive Tackle Josh Jones, and Defensive End DeMarcus Lawrence.
During the 2025 NFL Draft, the Seahawks selected key contributors, in which where key pieces to Seattle’s Super Bowl victory. Most notable, first-round guard Grey Zabel (No. 18) , and second round draftee Nick Emmanwori (No. 35).
The franchise was eagerly ready to bring a Lombardi back to Seattle, and to all the fans who’ve been waiting since the very beginning.
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13 games into the 2025–26 NFL season, Seattle earned a record of 10–3. Leading the charge was Sam Darnold who earned the title of a M.V.P midway through the year, and consistent Wide Receiver one Jaxson Smith Njigba, who was putting up performance you only see in Madden week in and out. Even this wasn’t enough in the eyes of Seahawks front office, they wanted to improve every week.
On November 4th, 2025, the Seattle Seahawks traded for the speedy wide-out/return specialist Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints, for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2026 fifth-round pick. This move proved to be a win for the Seahawks throughout the rest of the year.
Concluding the year, the Seattle Seahawks went 14–3 and earned the #1 spot in the NFC conference. Defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round, and the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.
This 2025 Season has been nonetheless special for the Seattle Seahawks and their loyal fan-base. From a past that led to heartbreak to now raising an Lombardi for the second time in franchise history. The Ghost is Gone.
