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Happy Friday! We’re two days away from the Super Bowl, after which point everyone will have begun their 2025 NFL offseason. The Seattle Seahawks made a big move by restructuring Leonard Williams’ contract, opening up cap room but still not enough to be cap compliant.
There was disappointment among Seahawks (and probably Green Bay Packers) fans when Mike Holmgren was denied his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If not now, when? And with the Class of 2025 restricted to only four members, is this the way forward or just a one-off? It feels ominous that unless there are more changes to the voting system, Seahawks players in general, including the ones who won a Super Bowl, may find it hard to immediately get into the HOF. Maybe Bobby Wagner is an exception. Maybe.
I want to also note that you might see a link to Emerald City Spectrum here. That’s the new independent sports media venture started by Seahawks beat reporter Corbin Smith, who parted ways with the new publisher that now oversees Seahawks on SI. Check it out while the site is free in a soft launch over the next couple of weeks! We need more spaces in sports media, not fewer.
Seattle Seahawks News
Former Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren falls short of HOF
The longtime Seattle Seahawks leader was one of many who didn’t make the cut in the smallest induction class in 20 years.
Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck: Dick LeBeau ‘Screwed Up’ Plan Of Getting His No. 1 WR Super Bowl XL MVP – Steelers Depot
Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck admits his focus was on getting top WR Darrell Jackson the MVP award of Super Bowl XL.
What the Leonard Williams restructure might mean for the Seahawks & some free agency thoughts – Seahawks Draft Blog
The Seahawks made an interesting move today, restructuring Leonard Williams’ contract to free up $14m. They’re still $16.7m in the red in terms of effective cap space but there are simple ways to get into the black in the coming weeks.
Who Could Be Seattle Seahawks Next Restructure Candidate? — Emerald City Spectrum
After restructuring Leonard Williams, Seahawks general manager John
Schneider could opt to go that route with another player or two to help
create more financial flexibility before free agency.
Why Seahawks are likely to release Uchenna Nwosu next – Seaside Joe
Leonard Williams restructure opens $14 million in 2025 salary cap space and Uchenna Nwosu is the next domino
NFC West News
Joe Montana Weighs in on 49ers Paying Brock Purdy After Down Season – Sports Illustrated
San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana weighed in on the Brock Purdy contract situation.
49ers’ top cut candidates: Examining their biggest financial decisions – San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco 49ers face a briar patch of salary moves this offseason. To make room for Brock Purdy’s big payday, who is likely to be affected?
49ers’ Kittle Played Through a Significant Injury in 2024
49ers’ George Kittle revealed to Kay Adams that he played through a significant injury early in the season.
Eagles pass rusher named free agent Cardinals should sign this offseason – Yahoo Sports
The Arizona Cardinals will assuredly be active in free agency when it begins next month. Their biggest need is on the defensive edge, where they need a severe improvement with their pass rush. There will be a number of players who fit the bill, but Marcus Mosher from the…
Revised 2025 Arizona Cardinals’ Off-Season Plan – Revenge of the Birds
Her’s an update on the moves I would suggest and why
Matthew Stafford’s wife speaks out on Rams, Cooper Kupp trade talk – USA TODAY
Kelly Stafford, wife of Matthew Stafford, expressed discontent with the Rams organization on her podcast. Here’s what she said.
Los Angeles Rams news: Rams edge rusher Jared Verse wins Defensive Rookie of the Year Award – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles Rams rookie edge rusher Jared Verse took home the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award ad the NFL Honors on Thursday night in New Orleans. See who…
Around the NFL
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 revealed at ‘NFL Honors’ – NFL.com
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LIX.
NFL MVP: Josh Allen beats out Lamar Jackson for top individual award – USA TODAY
Josh Allen beat Lamar Jackson in the playoffs, and the Bills quarterback once again bested his Ravens counterpart for the 2024 NFL MVP award.
Family ‘disappointed’ after former Chiefs lineman who killed wife, self denied place in HOF – ESPN
Jim Tyrer’s son says the family is disappointed by the HOF denial but grateful his dad was considered.
Panthers’ Adam Thielen to play in 2025 after mulling retirement – ESPN
Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen, who said during locker room cleanout last month that he was contemplating retirement, plans to play in 2025.
Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102 – ESPN
Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, the daughter of Hall of Fame team founder George Halas, died Thursday. She was 102.
Lamar Jackson’s status as first-team All-Pro ultimately didn’t secure MVP award over Josh Allen – NBC Sports
The same 50 people who voted for the MVP award also voted for the All-Pro team.
Report: Joe Woods joining Raiders as defensive pass game coordinator – NBC Sports
Former Saints defensive coordinator Joe Woods is joining Pete Carroll’s staff in Las Vegas.
Mike Pereira: League could look at QB push play after “ugliness” of NFC Championship Game – NBC Sports
The Competition Committee could consider banning the quarterback push play after the Commanders’ repeated offsides penalties in the NFC Championship Game, Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira said Thursday.
Report: Steelers’ Arthur Smith stopped letting Russell Wilson audible, caused divide – Behind the Steel Curtain
In this case, Wilson is right