Defensive lineman Leonard Williams swept the Seattle Seahawks Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards.

This was immediately followed by a 5-1 stretch in which the Cardinals got to 6-4 and first place in the NFC West. At this point, expectations for the team were amended in the eyes of fans and the sports media world and the playoffs were a legitimate possibility, an amazing win for Gannon and his coaching staff in just their second year.

D.J. Reed's path to free agency started with the San Francisco 49ers, who drafted him in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Reed quickly became a key contributor, even reaching Super Bowl LIV in his second season, though the 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The NFC West will be difficult again in 2025. The division-winning Los Angeles Rams just upset the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs, and both the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals should improve. With all that in mind, we’ve identified three must-achieves if the Seahawks are to avoid falling short again.

This week a couple more names have been added to the ongoing search, including one that just came in. According to a report by Jonathan Jones at CBS Sports, the Seahawks have also interviews former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich for their open OC position.

Former NFL quarterback and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich interviewed for the Seattle Seahawks' vacant offensive

The Atlanta Falcons barely missed the postseason in 2024. The Seahawks can relate. Seattle defeated Atlanta 34-14 at Merecdes=-Benz Stadium, and will be making their second consecutive trip there next season. Michael Penix Jr. will be the Falcons’ starting quarterback this time around.

The Arizona Cardinals were named the best landing sport for a $45 million edge rusher who is hitting free agency this offseason.

The Dallas Cowboys are still searching for a new head coach, and they are currently looking at former Seahawks HC Peter Caroll.

A concerning one at that, if he medicals come up clean, Morrison could be a top cornerback in the NFL within three years. He'll be 21 years old during the 2025 season, his dad played in the NFL and his film translates.

Posting a near record-breaking season, Seattle Seahawks second-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the team's top offensive player.

Ahead of the AFC and NFC championship games Sunday, Yardbarker NFL writers identify which pending free agents in the NFC merit a new deal with their current teams.