Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Friday, February 4 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Jordyn Brooks Named Seahawks' Unsung Hero Of 2021
The Seahawks' defense got off to a rough start in 2021, and were on pace to give up the most yards in NFL history through the first five weeks of the season. The unit bounced back over the course of the year and actually finished the season ranked 11th in the entire NFL in scoring defense, giving up just 266 points over the season.
Veterans like Quandre Diggs (94 tackles, 5 interceptions) and Bobby Wagner (170 tackles) played huge roles as always, but second-year linebacker Jordyn Brooks really blossomed into a player many feel the Seahawks defense will count on in the years to come. Stepping into the starting outside linebacker void left by K.J. Wright's departure in the offseason, Brooks showed why the Seahawks spent a first round pick on him in 2020 with great instincts and a feel for the game that led to him making a franchise-record 183 total tackles, good for second in the NFL.
While Wagner may still be the household name when it comes to Seahawks linebackers, Brooks appears to be well on his way. This week, NFL.com's Nick Shook chose one unsung hero from each NFL team in 2021, and Brooks earned that honor for the way he burst onto the scene under Wagner's tutelage.
"Don't look now, but the Seahawks' first round pick spent on Jordyn Brooks was well worth it," Shook said. "Brooks is seemingly always in the right place to make a play, no matter the situation, and he finished fifth among NFL linebackers in stops. His statline was very similar to that of lauded teammate Bobby Wagner — and he even outperformed Wagner in a couple of categories.
"He's another name you'll want to become accustomed to hearing, because his arrow is firmly pointed upward."
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In case you missed it, here's Russell Wilson dominating the Precision Passing event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge on Thursday en route to a record 29 points!
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Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reviews the Seahawks’ special teams in 2021.
Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated on how Russell Wilson and the Seahawks can become more efficient on third down.
Take a look at some of the best photos from the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warns up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) arrives to the field before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks on before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks on before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
General view of the Las Vegas Ballpark during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Former NFL player, Luke Kuechly looks on before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) looks on before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks on before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys mascot poses for a photo before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Players look on before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
General view of Las Vegas Ballpark during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) races against Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) race each other during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10), Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) race each other during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) races Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) goes up for a pass during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) goes up for the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) goes up for the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) dives with the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) talks with actor Anthony Mackie during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Actor Anthony Mackie interacts with the Las Vegas Silver Stars football team during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) dives for the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) goes up for the ball during the best catch segment of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) goes up for a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) interacts with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) interacts with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) smashes a table after making a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) smashes a table after making a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) smashes a table while making a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) dives with the ball during the best catch segment of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) goes up for a catch during the best catch segment of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with Viktor the Viking during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates after making a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) makes a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) celebrates after making a catch during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) looks to throw the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) throws the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) look on before the start of the dodgeball game portion of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks on during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts during the dodgeball portion of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) throws the ball during the dodgeball portion of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws the ball during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) reacts during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) looks on during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) warms up before the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) in action during the dodgeball portion of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in action during the dodgeball portion of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) throws the ball at Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
NFC team looks on during the dodgeball portion of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in action during the dodgeball portion of the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates during the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
