Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Friday, December 29 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed continues to provide veteran leadership while producing at a high rate in his return to Seattle.
In the 2016 draft, Seattle drafted Alabama defensive tackle Jarran Reed 49th overall, and after a solid first two seasons, Reed broke out in 2018, recording his first double-digit sack season (10.5) while becoming the third defensive tackle in franchise history (Cortez Kennedy, John Randle) to do so. Reed's partner in backfield disruption was linebacker Frank Clark Sr., who posted a career-high 13 sacks in 2018. After five seasons in Seattle, Reed joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 via free agency for a year, before spending time with the Green Bay Packers in 2022.
"This is home for me," said Reed. "I was drafted here, I played here for five years. I've been gone for a little bit, but now I'm back."
In October, Seattle brought Clark back to the Pacific-Northwest, after winning two championships with the Chiefs (LIV, LVII) across four seasons and two games this season with the Denver Broncos. But this time around, Reed's partner-in-chaos upfront is a second-year rising star, outside linebacker Boye Mafe, who leads Seattle with 9.0 sacks. Reed currently ranks second on the defense with 7.0 sacks, as one-of-five defensive tackles league-wide to register at least seven this year. This is the second season for Reed with five-plus sacks (6.5 in 2020) since 2018, and the third of his career. In addition to bringing down the quarterback, Reed has combined for 49 tackles, 12 quarterback hits, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a recovery. Reed's seven tackles for loss are the most for him since recording 12 in 2018.
With two games remaining, Reed has an opportunity to record the second double-digit sack season of his career, while helping the 8-7 Seahawks secure a playoff spot in the NFC.
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Second-year Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe needs one sack to become the first Seattle edge rusher to register double-digit sacks in a season since 2018.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic: How Julian Love boosted Seahawks’ playoff push, blossoming in Jamal Adams’ absence.
Brandon Gustafson of Seattle Sports 710AM: Bumpus: The situation that will decide if Seahawks beat Steelers.
Brandon Gustafson of Seattle Sports 710AM: Huard: Why Seahawks’ 3rd-down defense numbers ‘can’t happen.’
Tim Booth of The Associated Press: Seattle Seahawks have playoff destiny back in their control.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Riq Woolen responds with ‘career hit’ after Pete Carroll goes John Wooden with Seahawks CB.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Pete Carroll’s unique emphasis on 2-minute drills has propelled Seahawks, no matter the QB.
Adam Schultz of Sports Illustrated: Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett Reveals 'Biggest Thing' About Geno Smith on Game-Winning Drive vs. Titans.
The Seahawks and Steelers face off on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Steelers.
Franco Harris of the Steelers carried for short yardaga in first quarter action Sunday, Dec. 4, 1977 past Seattle Seahawks Bob Lurtsema (70). Harris rushed for more than 100 yards for the twenty-eight time in his career, only two other players have done it more often. Harris also went over the 1000 yard mark for the year. (AP Photo)
Steelers Franco Harris (32) gets past Seahawks Bill Gregory (77) for Pittsburgh's third touchdown of the game, Sept. 11, 1978. The Steelers won the game in Pittsburgh, 21-10. (AP Photo/R.C. Greenawalt)
Steve Largent of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball during game action against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Nov. 8, 1981. (AP Photo)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) is tackled for no gain by Seattle Seahawk conerback Keith Simpson (42) in the first quarter of their National Football League game in the Seattle Kingdome, Nov. 28, 1982. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
Franco Harris (32) of the Pittsburgh Steelers slides into the end zone for six points after being hits by Kenny Easley (45) and Kerry Justin of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter of their game in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 23, 1983. Harris went nine yards for the score. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth (55) sets for play during a 13-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 6, 1987 at The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Rick Mirer (3) is sacked for a seven-yard-loss by Kevin Henry (76) of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Sunday, Dec. 26, 1993. (AP Photos/Gary Stewart)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive center Dermontti Dawson (63) looks up from the field with his helmet up during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on September 25, 1994 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 30-13. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
Seattle Seahawks punt returner Charlie Rogers (31) evades Pittsburgh Steelers' John Fiala as he runs the Josh Miller punt back for a touchdown in the first quarter in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999. Steelers Dewayne Washington (20) Orpheus Roye, (71) Kevin Henry (76) and Carlos Emmons (51) watch from the sidelines. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander celebrates as he runs off the field after the 23-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Seattle Sunday Nov. 2, 2003. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Isaiah Kacyvenski, left, and J.P. Darche (52) bring down Pittsburgh Steelers' Antwaan Randle El during a punt return as Seahawks' Orlando Huff (57) comes in on the play in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 23-16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens (86) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Super Bowl XL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis (36) is tackled during the third quarter of play against the Seattle Seahawks at the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dives in for a one-yard touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of play at the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Pittsburgh Steelers line backer James Farrior (51) tackles Seattle Seahawks tight end Marcus Pollard (88) as Ryan Clark (25) runs at the football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
