Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today – Monday, November 18 – about your Seattle Seahawks:
Wright For Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
For Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright, the accolades keep stacking up as Wright was recently nominated for the 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. One player from all 32 clubs was nominated for the award, which is in its sixth year. The all-pro linebacker is one of only five linebackers to be nominated for the award.
The Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award "recognizes players around the League who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field… including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition." If you think about it, K.J. is just that. After being selected as the Seahawks’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2018, this recent nomination announced last Thursday comes as no surprise.
According to a press release from the National Football League, "the award was created in 2014 in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney, Sr. A panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community (list can be found in press release) will select eight finalists (four in the AFC and four in the NFC) from the 32 nominees. The eight finalists will be listed on the Pro Bowl ballot under the NFL Sportsmanship Award category when players vote on Friday, December 13."
The winner of the award is determined by a vote of current NFL players and will be announced during the nationally-televised NFL Honors show on Saturday, February 1 on FOX, the night before Super Bowl LIV. He will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from our official Twitter account, as we post a video featuring the Griffin brothers and their love for Fortnite. The video is a part of a multi-episode series we released during the bye week celebrating Seahawks eSports week.
More From Around The Web
Bob Condotta at The Seattle Times dives into the current NFC postseason playoff seedings.
Brandon Gustafson from 710 ESPN Seattle grades each of the Seahawks’ 11 rookies on their progress so far in their first NFL season.
Brent Stecker from 710 ESPN Seattle analyzes the Seahawks’ potential path to the NFC’s top seed.
Gregg Bell at The Tacoma News Tribune shares his opinion on where the Seahawks stand coming off the bye week.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 10 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Newly-acquired Seahawks receiver Josh Gordon heads for the team buses on his first road trip with the team.
A throng of fans waits near the Virginia Mason Athletic Center to see the team off for the trip to the Bay Area to face the San Francisco 49ers.
Seahawks cornerback Neiko Thorpe was stylish as ever on the tarmac as he waited to board the charter flight to the Bay Area.
Seahawks Ziggy Ansah, Branden Jackson and Luke Willson all wore various shades of maroon for the trip to face the 49ers.
Upon landing in San Jose, the team learned that the Seattle Sounders had won the MLS Cup and Jaron Brown, Russell Wilson and Neiko Thorpe honored the soccer team.
On Sunday, the offense held a brief walk-thru in a ballroom of the team's hotel.
The offense gathers at the end of their hotel walk-thru.
Seahawks center Joey Hunt listens as offensive line coach Mike Solari imparts instruction for the night's game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Branden Jackson strolls to the team buses on game day. Behind him is quarterback Geno Smith.
Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was feeling good as he and Jarran Reed headed to the buses on game day.
Quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans at the team hotel.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin was stylish as he heads for the buses.
Safety Bradley McDougald stretches during the early warmup period at Levi's Stadium.
This 12 was at their first Seahawks game and it turned out to be an unforgettable evening.
The Seahawks gather once on the field for pregame warmups. At right is cornerback Shaquill Griffin.
Assistant coach Andre Curtis gives well-wishes to new safety Quandre Diggs as the players stretched during pregame warmups.
Defensive captain Bobby Wagner stretches during pregame.
Jarran Reed focuses during pregame warmups.
Receiver Josh Gordon gets ready for the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets former assistant and current 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh before the game.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers takes a moment for himself before heading back to the locker room after pregame warmups.
Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant slaps hands with young fans watching the team head from the locker room to the field.
A military veteran flips the opening coin toss as captains from both teams watch.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin knocks away a pass intended for the 49ers Marquise Goodwin in the first half.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner wrestles down 49ers running back Matt Breida.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is upended after a reception in the first half.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws from the pocket as Mike Iupati and Duane Brown provide protection.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister heads upfield with a reception in the first quarter.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed strips the ball away from 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as SeattleÕs Poona Ford closes in.
Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney recovers a fumble caused by teammate Jarran Reed and heads for the end zone in the second quarter.
Seattle's Jadeveon Clowney stiff-arms San Francisco's Joe Staley on his way to a fumble recovery and touchdown in the second quarter.
Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney knocks down a pass by 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Seattle's DK Metcalf stiff-arms San FranciscoÕs Dre Greenlaw and heads upfield.
As Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf nears the end zone, he starts to get the ball stripped away, resulting in a fumble.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs returns an interception upfield for a 44-yard return in the second quarter.
Seahawks defensive teammates Tre Flowers, Bradley McDougald, Jarran Reed and Branden Jackson celebrate with Quandre Diggs after his first interception with the team.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister makes a falling, one-handed grab in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister celebrates his third quarter touchdown.
Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney pressures 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the second half.
Seahawks Branden Jackson and Poona Ford celebrate after Ford recovered a fumble caused by teammate Jadeveon Clowney.
Seahawks fans were loud and raucous supporting their team on the road at Levi's Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods sacks the 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson steps up as George Fant and Germain Ifedi provide a running lane.
Wide receiver Josh Gordon makes his first catch as a Seahawk, catching a pass on third down for a key first down conversion late in regulation.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers reacts after making a 46-yard field goal to give Seattle the lead with less than two minutes left in regulation.
Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith and 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman meet at midfield for the coin toss to determine possession in overtime. Smith called ÒheadsÓ and won the toss.
SeattleÕs Josh Gordon makes another key third down catch and a 14-yard gain, this time with 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman in coverage.
Seahawks receiver Malik Turner cuts back with a 28-yard reception in overtime.
Seattle's Russell Wilson throws under pressure to tight end Jacob Hollister in overtime.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister watches a pass intended for him is intercepted near the end zone in overtime by 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
San Francisco's Chase McLaughlin misses a potential game-winning field goal in overtime, giving Seattle possession.
Seattle's Chris Carson gallops for yardage on the Seahawks' final drive.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers connects on a 40-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to lift Seattle to a 27-24 win over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
A jubilant Jason Myers is lifted into the air by joyous teammates Geno Smith and Germain Ifedi after his game-winning field goal in overtime.
After the game, friends and former teammates Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner playfully roughhoused as the teams shook hands.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, both former teammates in Seattle, traded signed jerseys after the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is exuberant in the team's locker room after the victory.
