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Seahawks mourn loss of former NFL executive Ted Thompson

The Seattle Seahawks are mourning the loss of former NFL executive Ted Thompson, who passed away Thursday at his home in Texas.

The Seattle Seahawks are mourning the loss of Ted Thompson, who passed away at the age of 68 at his home in Texas.

Thompson, most well-known for his time spent with the Green Bay Packers, served five years in Seattle’s front office as the Vice President of Football Operations. He helped to assemble the Seahawks’ first Super Bowl roster.

The Seahawks issued the following statement Thursday afternoon following the news of his passing.

“The Seahawks family is saddened by Ted Thompson’s passing and we send our deepest condolences to his family and friends,” reads the press release. “Ted served with the Seahawks as Vice President of Football Operations from 2000-04 and helped lay the foundation for Seattle’s 2005 Super Bowl team. He was a great leader, talent evaluator, and even better person. Ted will be missed.”

Seahawks general manager John Schneider, who knew Thompson well from their time spent together in Green Bay, issued a statement of his own.

Rest in peace, Ted.

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Seahawks mourn loss of longtime NFL offensive line coach Howard Mudd

The Seattle Seahawks and teams around the league are mourning the loss of longtime NFL offensive line coach, Howard Mudd, who died Wednesday.

The Seattle Seahawks lost a former member of the coaching staff on Wednesday. Longtime NFL offensive line coach Howard Mudd succumbed to injuries he had sustained in a motorcycle accident just two weeks prior to his death.

Mudd spent time with a number of NFL teams throughout his career as both a player and a coach.

The Seahawks tweeted the following statement of condolence on Mudd’s passing.

“The Seahawks mourn the loss of one of the most repected offensive line coaches in NFL history,” the tweet read. “Howard Mudd served two tenures with the Seahawks, first under hhead coach Jack Patera (1978-1982) and again from 1993-1997 under Tom Flores and Dennis Erickson. Our deepest sympathies are exteneded to his family and friends.”

Former Seahawks center Kevin Mawae tweeted a touching remembrance of his own following the news of Mudd’s death.

The Seahawks Wire staff sends our condolences to the Mudd’s family and friends.

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Former Seattle Seahawks safety Nesby Glasgow passed away

Former Seattle Seahawks and University of Washington safety Nesby Glasgow lost his battle with cancer and passed away at age 62.

Former University of Washington and Seattle Seahawks safety Nesby Glasgow passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 62 years old.

Glasgow was a member of UW’s 1977 squad that went to the Rose Bowl and defeated Michigan in a stunning upset, 27-20, early in 1978. His collegiate accomplishments eventually earned him recognition on the All-Century Team for the University of Washington.

He was drafted after the following year by the Baltimore Colts in the eighth round of the 1979 NFL draft, the start of a 14-year NFL career that would land him back in Seattle for his final five seasons from 1988-1992.

Glasgow was an excellent kick and punt returner early in his career with Baltimore, but had transitioned to a full-time defensive back and special teamer by the time he landed in Seattle.

Across five seasons, Glasgow appeared in 77 games, starting 31, and recording 5.5 sacks, seven fumble recoveries and three interceptions.

The Seahawks Wire sends our condolences to Glasgow and his family.

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