Mike Holmgren and Chuck Knox, members of the Seahawks Ring of Honor, have been named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
Knox and Holmgren are two of the nine semifinalists announced on Thursday, chosen by members of the Coach bBlue-Ribbon Committee that trimmed the initial list of 14 candidates down to 12 earlier this month, then down to nine this week.
The semifinalists, in addition to Holmgren and Knox, are Bill Arnsparger, Tom Coughlin, Dan Reeves, Marty Schottenheimer, George Seifert, Mike Shanahan and Clark Shaughnessy.
As the head coach of the Packers and Seahawks for a total of 17 seasons, Holmgren compiled a 161-111 regular-season record, and won 13 more playoffs games against 11 losses, taking his teams to three Super Bowls, winning one in Green Bay. In all, Holmgren took his teams to the playoffs 12 times, winning eight division championships. And in both Seattle and Green Bay, he turned struggling franchises into perennial contenders. Prior to him taking over in Green Bay, the Packers had just five winning seasons since winning the Super Bowl in 1968. He then went to Seattle, where, prior to his arrival, the Seahawks had reached the playoffs just four times, most recently in 1988. In addition to all of the wins and division titles, Holmgren also has a noteworthy coaching tree that includes multiple Super Bowl winners, including Chiefs coach Andy Reid, and he played a big role in the development of Hall of Fame quarterbacks Steve Young and Brett Favre, as well as Seahawks Ring of Honor member Matt Hasselbeck.
Knox, who had a 186-147-1 record over 22 seasons, was already an established winner before coming to Seattle, having won five straight NFC West titles with the Rams in the 1970s, earning two more playoff berths as the head coach of the Bills. In Seattle, Knox led the Seahawks to their first playoff appearance in 1983, and three more playoff appearances in 1984, 1987 and 1988, with the 1988 squad also earning the first division title in franchise history. Knox was a three-time winner of the AP NFL Coach of the Year Award, winning the award with three different teams while also becoming the first coach to lead three different franchises to division titles. He was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2005.
The Blue Ribbon-Committee will meet again next month to discuss the semifinalists at length and select one finalist who the full selection committee will consider for possible election in the 2025 class.
The Seahawks held their first practice of the week inside at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on October 30, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris (98) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris and (98) nose tackle Cameron Young (93) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7), quarterback Jaren Hall (15) and quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Jason Peters (73) and guard Christian Haynes (64) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Connor Williams (57) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle George Fant (74) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Jason Peters (73) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jaren Hall (15) practiced on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks Legend Jim Zorn with quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
