And: Can coach Mike Macdonald’s Seattle defense again throttle New England’s run game as it did in Super Bowl 60? A Patriots rusher is out.

NFL executives believe the Seattle Seahawks' new starting running back in Jadarian Price is primed for big things in his 2026 NFL Rookie Season capped with a major award.

This marks the second time the Seahawks have released Smith in less than two weeks. Seattle initially signed the former New York Jets linebacker on August 11, only to cut ties with the 6-foot-2, 230-pound defender on August 31.

Injuries continue to pile up in the Seattle Seahawks‘ defensive back position. Ty Okada popped up on Sunday’s injury report with a hamstring injury. As a result, Okada did not participate in Sunday, Monday,

The Seattle Seahawks continue to alter their roster for the first game of the season next Wednesday. Seattle seems to be going in a lot of different directions

With Henderson officially out, the Patriots will turn to Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner as their top running back options, while also potentially calling up Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison for the No. 3 role. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.

Shortly after the Seahawks announced their initial 53-man roster, general manager John Schneider heaped praise on Smith, who he said might be able to help Seattle on the outside and at nickelback. Nick Emmanwori, Seattle's regular nickelback, is still working his way back from offseason ankle surgery.

The wait is finally over. The Seattle Seahawks are back, and their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champions begins Wednesday night. The Seahawks will officially open the 2026 NFL season at home against the New England Patriots ,