The Seahawks kick off the 2023 NFL season Sunday, against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Before kickoff, Seattle will get a hand in raising the 12 Flag from Legend running back Ricky Watters.
The 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist nominee spent his final four seasons of a 10-year career with the Seahawks, recording 4,009 rushing yards, 22 rushing touchdowns and four receiving scores. As a dual-threat back, Watters caught 166 passes for an average of 8.9 yards per catch.
Prior to joining the Seahawks, Watters was a five-time Pro-Bowler with the 49ers and Eagles, and he rushed for more than 1,000 yards in seven of 10 seasons, finishing his career with 10,643 yards and 91 total touchdowns.
Take a look back at photos of Seahawks Legend Ricky Watters. Watters played running back for 10 seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks, 49ers, and Eagles.
Seattle Seahawks Ricky Watters runs for yardage against the Kansas Chiefs Chiefs during an NFL football game on November 8, 1998 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 24-12. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Seattle Seahawks Ricky Watters (32) during a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio against the Cleveland Browns from his 2001 season. The Seahawks beat the Browns 9-6. Ricky Watters played for 12 seasons with 3 different teams and was a 5-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Grady Jackson (90) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Ricky Watters (32) on Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 38-14. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters (NFC, 32) carries the ball during the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI, Feb. 2, 1997. The AFC defeated the NFC 26-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters (32) carries the ball against the Washington Redskins in Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 8, 1995. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 37-34. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters (32) fights for yards during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Dec. 29, 1996 in San Francisco, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 14-0. (Greg Trott via AP)
FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2000, file photo, St. Louis Rams' Devin Bush tackles Seattle Seahawks's Ricky Watters during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. No. 14 Michigan linebacker Devin Bush Jr. has always been coached by his father, a former Florida State and NFL defensive back, and both count that as a blessing. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Seattle Seahawks Ricky Watters (32) from his 1999 season with the Seattle Seahawks. Ricky Watters played for 10 season with 3 different teams and was a 5-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ricky Watters (32) drinks Gatorade as he watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on November 15, 1998, at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 20-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters (32) warms up before the NFL Pro Bowl, a 20 - 13 NFC victory on Feb. 4, 1996, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ricky Watters (32) carries the ball during a 23 - 0 loss to the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game on Sept. 3, 2000 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32) shakes hands with Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (and former 49er) Jimmy Johnson at the NFL Pro Bowl, a 17 - 3 NFC victory on Feb. 6, 1994, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ricky Watters (32) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on November 15, 1998, at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 20-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ricky Watters (32) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000 in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 31 to 3. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawk running back Ricky Watters (32) is shown here Nov. 7, 1999 in their game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Seattle. Watters has had three 100 yard games in the past for games as the Seahawks lead their division. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters (32) picks up five yards against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3, 1996 in Irving, Texas, as Cowboys cornerback Kevin Smith (26) looks on. The Eagles won 31-21. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters (32) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in Landover, Md. (Allen Kee via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters (32) heads downfield during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 24, 1995, in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 48-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ricky Watters looks on from the sideline bench against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game on December 24, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Eagles 20-14. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Philadelphia Eagles' Ricky Watters, (32) runs from the Green Bay Packers' Gabe Wilkins, as the Eagles' Jermane Mayberry blocks, in fourth quarter action in Philadelphia, Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997. The Eagles won 10-9. (AP Photo/Tim Shaffer)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angles Raiders at Candlestick Park Saturday, August 8, 1992. 49ers beat Raiders 24-10 in preseason game. San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32) breaks away from Los Angles Raiders defensive back Torin Dorn (46). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32) stands on the field ahead of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, FL, Nov. 14, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Buccaneers 45-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Candlestick Park Sunday, October 23, 1994. 49ers beat Buccaneers 41-16. San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32) rests during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 56 to 17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park Sunday, October 18, 1992. 49ers Beat Falcons 56-17. San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Ricky Watters of the San Francisco 49ers breaks free from Mike Johnson of Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1993. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
San Francisco 49ers' running back Ricky Watters celebrates in the end zone, Saturday, Jan.15, 1994, after scoring one of his five playoff record touchdowns against the New York Giants. The 49ers' defeated the Giants, 44-3, in the NFC divisional playoffs at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington Redskins at Candlestick Park Saturday, January 9,1993. 49ers Beat Redskins 20-13. San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
