Happy Blue Friday birthday to the longest active member on the Seahawks roster and belly roll master, Brandon Mebane!
Defensive lineman Brandon Mebane addresses the Seahawks moments before they left their locker room to take the field against the visiting Cleveland Browns.
Seahawks defensive lineman Brandon Mebane breaks through to sack Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel in the first quarter.
Seahawks defensive lineman Brandon Mebane reacts to his sack by breaking out his signature "belly roll" as teammate Michael Bennett joins the celebration.
Seahawks defensive lineman Brandon Mebane fires up the team just before they leave the locker room for pregame introductions.
Brandon Mebane addresses the team just before the Seahawks took the field for the start of the game. At left is tight end Chase Coffman and next to Mebane is Michael Bennett.
Seahawks veteran defensive lineman Brandon Mebane got the team fired up before they left the locker room for kickoff.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 20: (Photo by Christopher Mast/Seattle Seahawks)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 20: (Photo by Christopher Mast/Seattle Seahawks)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 20: (Photo by Christopher Mast/Seattle Seahawks)
As the team readies for Sunday's divisional round at Carolina, Brandon Mebane and Luke Willson both have a reason to celebrate.
Not only is Mebane about to play in his 11th career postseason game, he is the longest tenured member of the Seattle Seahawks. Drafted out of California in the third round (85th overall) of the 2007 draft, Mebane has started 125 of the 131 games he has played in Seattle. 15 of those starts came in 2015, where he posted 14 solo tackles and 10 assists, as well as 1.5 sacks. But when it comes to Mebane, he isn't known for the sacks or the tackles, but rather for his signature celebration: the Belly Roll.
Wishing a very happy 26th birthday to Luke Willson who celebrates his birthday on Blue Friday and looks like he'll be able to properly celebrate with his teammates this weekend in Carolina!
Tight end Luke Willson leaps over a defender for a first down in the third quarter.
Tight ends Cooper Helfet and Luke Willson film a quick video in the victorious Seahawks locker room after the game.
The Seahawks went right back to Luke Willson on the very next play and he outran the Vikings defense for a 22-yard gain and another first down.
Willson has another reason to celebrate this weekend. He is slated to make his return after missing two games with a concussion. This will be his seventh postseason game in three NFL seasons. Willson made seven starts in 2015 after Jimmy Graham was placed on season ending injured reserve with a knee injury. Willson had 17 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown, which came during the week 8 contest at Dallas.
Happy birthday to former Seahawks strong safety, five-time pro bowler, and Ring of Honor inductee, "The Enforcer," who celebrates his special day on Blue Friday this year.
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Kenny Easley (45) looks on during the NFL football game against the New York Jets on October 27, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Former Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley announces a pick during the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre on Friday, May 1, 2015 in Chicago, Ill. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Seattle Seahawk safety Kenny Easley during a 14-10 loss to the Los Angeles Raiders on October 12, 1986 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Raiders - October 12, 1986 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Former Seattle Seahawks' Kenny Easley (45) is recognized during a halftime celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Finally, we wish a happy birthday to the Enforcer! Kenny Easley is the seventh Seahawks veteran inducted into the Ring of Honor. A safety out of UCLA, Easley was drafted in the first round of the 1981 draft and played seven seasons with Seattle. In 1984, Easley was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press after having a 10-interception season, with three against San Diego. That season tied the team record for most interceptions, set originally by John Harris in 1981. Easley finished his career with 498 tackles, seven sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and 32 interceptions.
So, on this Blue Friday, we wish a very happy, belly-rolling birthday to Brandon Mebane, Luke Willson and Kenny Easley!
Take a walk down memory lane with photos from all 10 Divisional playoff game the Seahawks have ever played, including last year's matchup against the Carolina Panthers who the Seahawks face once again in a Divisional playoff game on Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks coach Chuck Knox, is obviously happy as he is carried from the field after his Seahawks defeated the Miami Dolphins in the AFC-Semi-Finals at Miami on Saturday, Dec. 31, 1983 with a score of 27-20.(AP Photo)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (*) scrambles he is pursued by Washington Redskins Nic Clemons (90) in the first quarter during their NFC divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. The Seahawks defeated the Redskins 20-10. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson (81) is hit by Chicago Bears safety Danieal Manning (38) in the NFC divisional playoff football game in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chicago Bears place-kicker Robbie Gould (9) kicks a 49-yard field goal out of the hold from punter Brad Maynard (4) in overtime in the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007. Chicago won 27-24. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chicago Bears running back Thomas Jones (20) scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC divisional playoff football game in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago Bears running back Thomas Jones (2) breaks the tackle from Seattle Seahawks safety Ken Hamlin (26) to score a touchdown in the NFC divisional playoff football game in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) tackles New Orleans Saints running back Khiry Robinson (29) during the New Orleans Saints NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 in Seattle, WA. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
