Tag: Steve Largent

Tyler Lockett contract details for his new deal with Seahawks

Last week just before free agency began Tyler Lockett agreed to a restructured contract.

Last week just before free agency began Tyler Lockett agreed to a restructured contract. Now we finally have contract details for Lockett’s new deal with the Seahawks.

According to Spotrac it’s a two-year, $29.66 million deal. That amounts to a big pay cut for Lockett, which saved the team $8.34 million in salary cap space in 2024. Lockett gets $12.66 million guaranteed, all this year.

A key date to watch for Lockett is exactly one year from today. On March 18, 2025 Lockett’s $5.3 million roster bonus hits the books. Painful as it is to contemplate, chances are that he will be cut for cap savings before that happens – no matter how he performs in 2024.

Speaking of next season, we should probably expect Lockett’s role to shrink a bit in Year 1 of Ryan Grubb’s offense compare to Shane Waldron’s. Jaxon Smith-Njigba should be projected to get more targets, bumping Lockett down to the WR3 spot on the depth chart.

Seahawks fans need to savor what is likely their last season watching Lockett, who will finish as the second-greatest wide receiver in franchise history behind Steve Largent.

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Every Seattle Seahawks player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Here’s the full list of every player who’s suited up for Seattle that is now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

On Thursday night a new group of legends was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Members included a couple of players who were Seahawks briefly at the end of their careers, Devin Hester and Dwight Freeney.

Here’s the full updated list of every player who’s suited up for Seattle that is now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Steve Largent turns 69, Tyler Lockett 31 years old today

It’s only fitting the two best receivers in franchise history share a birthday!

Today is a double birthday for a pair of Seattle Seahawks legends. Both Steve Largent and Tyler Lockett are celebrating the same day they came into this world – only 38 years apart. Largent has turned 69, while Lockett became 31.

It is weirdly fitting the two best receivers in Seahawks franchise history share a birthday. As Lockett continues to cement his legacy as one of the best to ever catch a pass for Seattle, he inches closer to the true G.O.A.T. of Seahawks football. Of course, he has a ways to go to catching Largent.

Although he has been since surpassed, we must never forget at the time Steve Largent walked away from the game he held the NFL’s all time records for receiving yards, receptions, and receiving touchdowns. He was the first receiver to catch 100 touchdown passes. At the time of his retirement, he was indisputably the greatest receiver to play the game up to that point.

Lockett may not eclipse the 100 touchdown mark, but he’s the only other receiver in Seahawks history to have at least 50 or more touchdowns. He also needs only 418 yards to pass Brian Blades to be second all time in receiving yards for Seattle. We may not be able to watch Largent play anymore, but we’re pretty privileged to witness the greatness of Lockett in real time.

We at Seahawks Wire want to wish both Steve Largent and Tyler Lockett a very happy birthday, surrounded by friends and family.

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Seahawks Mt. Rushmore: Wide Receivers

Is there any question as to who No. 1 is?

Here at Seahawks Wire, we are continuing our latest on-going summer series: Seahawks Mt. Rushmore, where we will look at the top four players at each major position in franchise history.

We started with quarterbacks, then of course moved to running backs. Now we’re on to the position group of the most iconic player in franchise history: wide receiver.

Although Seattle boasts one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL today, the Seahawks haven’t been known as a powerhouse of pass catchers. But the ones who have stood out have certainly left a mark in team history…

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FanDuel asks if Russell Wilson is greatest Seahawks player ever, fans answer

FanDuel asked if Wilson is the greatest in franchise history and Seahawks fans stormed the replies in force.

If the Seahawks were to have a Mount Rushmore of their greatest players of all time, fans would universally agree on at least two members. That would be wide receiver Steve Largent and left tackle Walter Jones, who are both in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. After those two, the consensus completely falls apart for the other franchise GOAT spots, though.

Seattle only has one former league MVP, running back Shaun Alexander. However, he’s not even the most popular Seahawks running back of all time. That would be Marshawn Lynch, who was the beating heart of the team when it was at its absolute best from 2012-2015.

Some great defenders have also come through over the years, including a few Defensive Player of the Year winners in Kenny Easley and Cortez Kennedy. There’s also several potential future Hall of Famers that played for the Legion of Boom, including Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Earl Thomas and Bobby Wagner.

The Seahawks have also had a couple of very good/great quarterbacks in Matt Hasselbeck and Russell Wilson, both deserving of recognition but not in the same league as Largent or Jones.

Over the weekend, FanDuel asked if Wilson is the greatest in franchise history and Seahawks fans stormed the replies in force. Judging by the replies, Wilson is never going to go down as the greatest in Seattle history.

Here’s what they’re saying.

Tyler Lockett is becoming an all-time Seattle Seahawk

One area the 12’s can still hang their hat on with pride is with wide receiver Tyler Lockett.

There was little reason to be happy about the Seattle Seahawks’ pitiful loss to the Carolina Panthers. It was their third defeat in the last four games, and the second time in the last three the team has surrendered over 200 yards rushing.

The Seahawks are in a tough spot right now, once again on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, with a challenging matchup against the 49ers looming large. But one area the 12’s can still hang their hat on with pride is with wide receiver Tyler Lockett.

On Sunday, Lockett set a franchise record by catching a touchdown reception in six consecutive games. Of course, what would a record setting touchdown be if it wasn’t dramatic, instant highlight reel material?

Lockett already moved his way up the Seahawks franchise leaderboards earlier this season, as he surpassed Doug Baldwin for second most touchdowns in team history. Lockett has 53 career touchdown receptions, and while he has a long ways to catch the illustrious Steve Largent and his 100 touchdowns, it’s going to be quite a while before any other Seahawk surpasses Lockett.

When asked what this record means for Lockett, he expressed nothing but humility.

When Lockett’s retirement day does eventually come, as he referenced, there’s little doubt he will be remembered as one of the great Seahawks. Perhaps even one of the best Seattle sports stars of all time as well.

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Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander to raise the 12th Man Flag

To this date Shaun Alexander is the only Seahawk to win the MVP, and one of only five Seahawks to even get an MVP vote

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Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals is a little extra special for the Seattle Seahawks and the 12th Man. At halftime, the legendary Shaun Alexander will be inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor. Given that Sunday is Shaun’s day, it’s only fitting he will partake in the pregame tradition of raising the 12th Man flag.

Simply put, Shaun Alexander was nothing short of an unstoppable force for the Seattle Seahawks. During his tenure in Seattle, Alexander cruised his way to 100 career touchdowns – tying franchise icon Steve Largent for most in team history.

The crowning achievement of Alexander’s run with the Seahawks was earning league MVP honors in 2005 with a then-record 27 rushing touchdowns. To this date he is the only Seahawk to win the MVP, and one of only five Seahawks to even get an MVP vote. (Bobby Wagner, Steve Largent, Cortez Kennedy and Jim Zorn)

Alexander will join his former quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck, and head coach, Mike Holmgren, in the Ring of Honor. Both Holmgren and Hasselbeck were inducted last October.

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Seahawks: Build your best all-time offense with $12

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The Seattle Seahawks are still several weeks away from actually playing any games, meaningful or otherwise, but that shouldn’t stop fans from fantasizing about football. The Seahawks have had several iconic and memorable players to wear the navy and neon over the years. Now it is time for the fans to build together their ultimate offensive lineup.

Seahawks Wire is gifting you, dear reader, $12 to help build your ultimate Seattle Dream Team. Over the next few slides, you can choose from some of the best players in Seahawks history at each major offensive position. Here are your options. Happy shopping!

Seahawks: Who are the top 14 scoring leaders in franchise history?

Seahawks: Who are the top 14 scoring leaders in franchise history?

Kickers are often overlooked until something goes wrong. Truth is, they’re usually the players who score the most points for their teams in the long run and can be important, especially in close games. Look no further than the Bengals’ ascent to the Super Bowl this year, which is in part thanks to the exploits of their rookie kicker Evan McPherson, who is 12/12 on field goal attempts in the playoffs.

The Seahawks have had some exceptional kickers themselves over the years. Along with some of the most outstanding backs and receivers ever to suit up for Seattle, they dominate this list of the 14 players who have scored the most points in franchise history.

Seahawks: Who are the top 9 receiving leaders in franchise history?

Here are the top-nine receiving leaders in franchise history.

The Seattle Seahawks know their receivers as well as any team in the NFL. They currently have a couple of excellent wideouts on their roster and over the years they’ve had some of the greatest pass-catchers in the history of the game.

Here are the top-nine receiving leaders in franchise history.