Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there for today – Monday, February 22 – about your Seattle Seahawks.
Mike Iupati Announces His Retirement
Veteran guard Mike Iupati is hanging up his cleats after an impressive 11-year NFL career.
"My body was telling me it was time to close the door," Iupati, who played his college football at Idaho, told the Spokesman-Review.
Iupati, who played his final two seasons for the Seahawks as their starting left guard, told the Spokesman that his goal "was to hit 10 years," a goal he exceeded while still playing at a high level. Injuries, however, including neck stingers in his final season, led to his decision to call it a career.
A four-time Pro-Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro, Iupati spent most of his career in San Francisco (2010-2014) and Arizona (2015-2018), but the last stop of his career was also a special one even if it didn't last as long.
"I fell in love with Seattle," he said. "The organization was first class. They were so good to me."
While Iupati's playing days are over, he will still be connected to the game through his alma mater. As the Spokesman reports, Iupati and his wife, Ashley, gave a significant donation to the UI athletics department's Fueling Center that provides healthy snacks and beverages and sports nutrition information to Vandal athletes.
And now that he'll have more free time, Iupati is looking forward to spending more quality time with his four sons.
"I know I'm going to miss it, but I'm kind of excited. I've got four boys (ages 8, 6, 3 and newborn) and I'm taking care of them every day," he told the Spokesman.
Congrats, Mike, on a great career.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's social post features the absurd athleticism of Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf.
Teammate Quandre Diggs, however, playfully questioned the completeness of Metcalf's hoops game.
More From Around The Web
The Good Morning Football crew discusses the aforementioned Metcalf dunkand uses it to debate the best all-around athletes in the NFL, with a mention of two-sport athlete Russell Wilson as well.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times looks at what’s coming up in the NFL offseason.
Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest had defensive tackle Jarran Reed on his Talkin’ Seahawks podcast.
A look back at some of the best photos of Seahawks safety Jamal Adams from the 2020 season.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams flies by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a blitz.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams kneels in prayer outside of the locker room before the game.
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) game action during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams pumps his defensive backfield teammates before the game.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams stands with an arm raised during the performance of the national anthem.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams pressures Jets quarterback Sam Darnold into a sack, giving Adams the all-time record for sacks by a defensive back in a season.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams and his defensive teammates celebrate as they hold the Rams to no touchdowns in a 20-9 victory to claim the NFC West crown.
