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Seahawks Press Pass
by Seattle Seahawks
Your source for weekly Seattle Seahawks press conferences with head coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Geno Smith, and more.
Episodes
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald On The Overtime Loss In Week 6
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the media following Seattle's loss to the Denver Broncos, crediting Denver's complete three-phase performance while expressing pride in his team's effort and resolve. He pinpointed ball security, a missing run game and too many hits on the quarterback…
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Sam Darnold: "There's A Lot Of Football Left And We Need To Get Better"
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media following the Seahawks' loss to Denver and took full ownership of the defeat, saying there was "no way to sugarcoat it" and that the offense can't turn the ball over (0:01). He broke down both of his interceptions, credited Denver's pass rush…
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Cooper Kupp: "We Have To Find Ways To Win These Close Ones"
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp defended quarterback Sam Darnold and said the entire offense shares responsibility for the turnovers and self-inflicted mistakes. Kupp said he'd need to review the tape on the final play, praised the locker room's preparation and attitude, and stressed that the...
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Leonard Williams: "We Showed That We Have Each Other's Backs"
Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams spoke after another narrow Seahawks loss, saying the team put itself in position to win and simply has to finish (0:04, 0:23). He addressed the frustration of three losses by a combined eight points, the defense's second-half turnaround, and where…
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Brian Fleury On Preparing For Thursday Night Football Matchup at Broncos
Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury met with media to detail how the staff plans to help quarterback Sam Darnold play faster and more decisively during a short week. He broke down the offense's third-down struggles, the run game's inconsistency, recent ball-security issues and the shift...
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Sam Darnold: "There Needs To Be A Sense Of Urgency To Get Better"
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media during the Seahawks' short turnaround ahead of a Thursday night home game against Denver. He addressed being more decisive and getting the ball out faster, the urgency around protecting the football, and the challenge posed by Denver's defense....
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Aden Durde Discusses Red Zone Defense, Byron Murphy II's Recent Performance
Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with the media to review Sunday's performance and look ahead to the Broncos. He detailed the work being done to fix red-zone breakdowns, explained how the staff evaluates an opposing receiver's heavy target volume, and credited the growth of Byron...
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Julian Love On The Team's Mindset Heading Into Week 6: "We're Pretty Hungry"
Seahawks safety Julian Love met with media ahead of Seattle's short-week Thursday night road game in Denver, addressing recovery plans, altitude, and the defense's red zone struggles. He framed the locker room as hungry rather than discouraged after Sunday's loss, saying the gap between a good…
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Cooper Kupp: "My Belief In This Team And The Guys Is So Great"
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media to address a loss the Seahawks offense felt it should have won and the short-week turnaround ahead in Denver. He focused on turnovers and self-inflicted mistakes, the offense's next step under offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, and getting…
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Recaps Week 5, Looks Ahead To Week 6 vs. Broncos
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media as the Seahawks began a short week of preparation for a Thursday night road game against the Broncos in Denver. He addressed the status of running back Zach Charbonnet, the offense's inconsistency and the urgency to get it going, the standards...
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald On The Week 5 Loss To The 49ers
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media following the Seahawks' loss to San Francisco, opening with injury updates before stressing that his team plays hard and stays connected but isn't yet playing the complementary, ball-secure football it wants. He backed quarterback Sam Darnold,...
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Sam Darnold: "We Have A Lot Of Guys That Are Eager To Get Back To Work"
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media and took ownership of the turnovers and missed opportunities that stalled Seattle's offense. He detailed the decisions he'd like back — including the throw intended for tight end Elijah Arroyo — credited the opposing defense's rush and coverage,...
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba: "We're A Team That Keeps Swinging No Matter What"
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba met with the media following a Seahawks loss he said the offense let slip away. He took personal accountability for the late-game incompletion that could have won the game, described a locker room that was "pissed," and said the offense let down a defense...
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Ernest Jones IV: "We Just Have To Execute Better"
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV met with the media to discuss the team's response to a tough loss that dropped them to 3-2. He pointed to red-zone execution and defensive stops as the difference, saying only "little things" separate Seattle from the 5-0 team it just faced. Jones also…
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Cooper Kupp: "We Have No Option But To Move Forward"
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media to break down the offense's struggles, addressing the overturned fourth-down spot, the turnovers and the negative plays that repeatedly put the unit behind schedule. He voiced unwavering belief in quarterback Sam Darnold, described the...
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Gives Final Updates Ahead Of Week 5 vs. 49ers
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to deliver injury updates and practice takeaways ahead of Sunday's game. He listed wide receiver Irv Charles as questionable, confirmed defensive tackle Leonard Williams will play, and gave positive progress reports on Anthony Bradford, Zach...
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Brian Fleury Talks Getting Ready For Upcoming Matchup vs. 49ers
Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury met with the media to discuss preparing for a defense he once worked with, expanding Rashid Shaheed's role in the backfield, and the ongoing right guard rotation. He detailed how spring and training camp groundwork allowed Seattle to call backfield…
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Aden Durde On The Keys To Slowing Down The 49ers' Offense
Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with the media ahead of Seattle's matchup with San Francisco, breaking down how the defense plans to handle a quarterback who processes pre-snap and throws on time. He addressed lessons from the two meetings last January, the second-half breakdown and...
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Sam Darnold On Preparing For Week 5, Offense's Progress Through Four Games
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media as the Seahawks prepared for a "really good" 49ers team ahead of Sunday's matchup. He broke down why San Francisco leads the league in limiting explosive plays, explained his approach of staying on schedule rather than hunting big plays, and...
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Ernest Jones IV: "We Just Have To Go Out There And Be Us"
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV met with media ahead of Sunday's NFC West matchup against a 4-0 San Francisco team, downplaying rivalry and revenge narratives in favor of execution. He broke down the 49ers' athletic playmakers and decisive quarterback, detailed the players-only conversation…
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Rashid Shaheed: "I'm Excited For What We Have Planned"
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed met with media to discuss taking carries out of the backfield in last week's game, a wrinkle the offense had worked toward for weeks. He credited the blocking of fellow receivers Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for his touchdown, traced his running back...
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Looks Ahead To Week 5 vs. 49ers
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to preview Seattle's matchup with San Francisco and update the roster. He praised new running back Robert Henry Jr.'s vision and burst, called defending the 49ers' efficient, explosive offense "an 11, 12-man job," and said the fix for third-down...
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Cooper Kupp On The Offense Through Four Weeks "We Have A Lot Of Potential"
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media to preview the matchup with San Francisco and assess Seattle's offense a quarter of the way through the season. He broke down how the 49ers limit explosive plays by rarely blitzing and dropping seven or eight into coverage, and explained that...
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Jarran Reed: "We Like To Be A Physical Group"
Seahawks defensive end Jarran Reed met with reporters ahead of Seattle's Week 5 matchup with San Francisco, detailing how the defensive front plans to handle the 49ers' misdirection-heavy run game and a mobile quarterback. He also confirmed the defense held a players-only meeting on Monday, led…
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Recaps Week 4, Gives Updates On Injuries
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following the team's latest game and ahead of a matchup with San Francisco. He emphasized the red zone as a focus area, praised the effectiveness of the run game and downfield blocking, and addressed the defense's penalties as a byproduct of…
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald On The 30-23 Win vs. Chargers
Head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to reflect on a 3-1 start he called something he's "very grateful" for, while making clear the Seahawks are not yet playing to their own standard. He praised the run game and a defense that stayed together to finish, but drew a hard line on seven...
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Sam Darnold: "We're A Very Resilient Group"
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media to break down a hard-fought win over a really good opponent. He addressed an early interception, the physical hit he absorbed on a slide, the contributions of teammates stepping into bigger roles, and a penalty-filled afternoon. Darnold's…
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Ernest Jones IV: "We Just Have To Keep Getting Better"
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV met with the media following Seattle's win over the Chargers to address the defense's penalty issues, his first takeaway of the season and the unit's late-game finish. He said the group was frustrated by the flags that extended Chargers drives and plans to fix…
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Uchenna Nwosu: "The Pass Rush Definitely Came Alive"
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu met with media to break down Seattle's win, detailing the game-clinching sack and the pass rush that "came alive." He credited the interior push from DeMarcus Lawrence and Byron Murphy II, praised safety Nick Emmanwori's continued big plays, and relayed head…
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Emanuel Wilson: "We Got The Job Done And I'm Proud Of It"
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson met with the media following a two-touchdown performance in which he scored both on the ground and through the air, something he said he hadn't done since high school. He credited his teammates' blocking — including wide receiver Cooper Kupp — for opening up…
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Gives Final Updates Ahead Of Week 4 vs. Chargers
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media, calling it a "business as usual" week after a strong practice while emphasizing the process continues right up to kickoff (0:08). He delivered the injury report — running back Jadarian Price is out after re-aggravating a chest injury Wednesday,...
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Brian Fleury On The Run Game, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Impact On Offense
Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury met with media to discuss his first full game calling plays with quarterback Sam Darnold, the offense's reliance on wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and why Seattle moved away from the run game after falling behind. He also addressed ball security with...
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Aden Durde Discusses Leonard Williams' Dominant Play, Getting Ready For Week 4
Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with the media to discuss the state of his defense, highlighting Leonard Williams, the value of interior disruption, and the development of young defenders like Nehemiah Pritchett and Maxen Hook. He also addressed the two third downs the defense...
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Sam Darnold Talks Preparing For Week 4 vs. Chargers
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with media to preview Sunday's matchup against a well-coached opponent with a strong defensive scheme, emphasizing that records don't matter and "it's all about tape for us." He discussed the opponent's versatile standout defender, the return of running back...
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba On His Role In The Passing Game "Pressure Is A Privilege"
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba met with the media to discuss his route running, his pride in the complete parts of his game and his growing role across the formation. He credited his Texas high school roots for his creativity, praised quarterback Sam Darnold's red-zone decision-making...
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Julian Love: "We Have A Room That Can Get It Done"
Seahawks safety Julian Love met with reporters to discuss his calf injury and his push to play Sunday, the depth of Seattle's safety room with Ty Okada out, and the team's process-first mindset under Head Coach Mike Macdonald. He also praised Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams, and previewed...
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Looks Ahead To Week 4 vs. Chargers
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to open a week of preparation for the Seahawks' matchup against the Chargers. He walked through practice-schedule adjustments following the East Coast trip and provided health updates on Julian Love, Ty Okada, Zach Charbonnet and Irv Charles,...
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Cooper Kupp: "The Energy Is All About What We Can Do To Be Better Moving Forward"
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media to discuss how targets are distributed in the Seahawks offense, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's fast start three games into the season, and the razor-thin margins that define NFL games. He also praised Tory Horton's potential, described offensive...
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Nick Emmanwori: "The Defense Is Going To Be The Real Deal"
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori met with the media to discuss his gradual return from offseason ankle surgery and how the ramp-up plan has brought him back up to speed. He explains the decision-making behind the procedure, getting limited snaps in Washington, and how he stayed sharp mentally and...
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Recaps Sunday's Loss, Looks Ahead To Week 4
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to review the tape, saying it produced "mixed emotions" — flashes of the team the Seahawks aspire to be in all three phases alongside shortfalls that demand urgent fixes (0:20). He addressed the offense's struggles against Washington's defense...
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald: "We're Going To Go Back To Work And Get Better"
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media after the loss at Washington, pointing to a minus-three turnover margin and poor situational football as the difference in a game Seattle trailed by two points late. He addressed quarterback Sam Darnold's mixed day, a run game that never got...
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Sam Darnold: "Our Offense Can Be More Efficient And Can Be Better Operationally"
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media following Seattle's loss to Washington, pointing to turnovers and poor red-zone execution as the primary reasons for the defeat (0:01). He took accountability for his interceptions, said he felt physically great, and credited the Commanders'...
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Ernest Jones IV: "I Know How We're Going To Respond"
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV described a disappointed locker room and sloppy execution "from the beginning to the end, all three levels," while crediting the opponent for making plays when it mattered (00:08). He broke down the final drive's third-down conversions, the defense's need to…
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Cooper Kupp: "We Have To Find A Way To Finish"
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media following Seattle's loss to the Commanders, addressing the offense's missed production, red-zone struggles and his belief in the locker room. He said the team was a play away from a different outcome and that the loss should hurt, but the...
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Gives Final Updates Ahead Of Week 3 At Commanders
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media ahead of the Seahawks' long road trip, saying the team had a great week of practice and that the next 24 hours are about sleep and hydration (00:02). He confirmed quarterback Sam Darnold will play, along with safeties AJ Finley, Rodney Thomas…
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Sam Darnold Discusses Recovering From His Injury, Drew Lock's Performance
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with media to discuss the injury he suffered in Week 1, the emotions that followed, and the CT scan that brought good news. He said he is striving to play Sunday while taking his recovery day by day after a positive Wednesday practice, and credited his…
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Devon Witherspoon: "We Play Hard And We Play For Each Other"
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon met with the media to discuss the standard Seattle's defense has set through two games, pointing to the group's physicality, execution and relentless swarming to the football. He detailed the daily emphasis on limiting yards after the catch, credited the…
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DeMarcus Lawrence: "Being A Part Of This Locker Room Is Something Special"
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence met with the media to discuss the defense's strong start through two weeks and the locker room chemistry that convinced him to run it back this season. He detailed how camaraderie translates to on-field cohesion, praised Nick Emmanwori's versatility and…
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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Previews Week 3 vs. Commanders
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed reporters as the Seahawks began their first normal seven-day week of the season ahead of an early East Coast kickoff. He provided updates on quarterback Sam Darnold's availability, safety Nick Emmanwori's increased workload in his return, and Anthony...
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Cooper Kupp: "Jaxon Smith-Njigba Has Been Unbelievable"
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with media, discussing route running out of under-center looks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's efficiency and mindset, and Drew Lock's consistency at quarterback with Sam Darnold expected to practice some this week. Kupp also praised Head Coach Mike Macdonald's...
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