Seahawks players voted on captains ahead of this week's season opener, electing six players to lead the team in the 2023 season.
This year's captains are Geno Smith and Tyler Lockett on offense, Bobby Wagner and Quandre Diggs on defense, and Nick Bellore and Jason Myers on special teams.
Smith is captain for the first time after taking over the starting job last season, while Lockett will serve as a captain for the second straight year.
"Really, it just makes so much sense," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said of Smith stepping into that role. "I'm proud that he got that done, our guys believe in him that way."
Diggs was voted captain for a second straight year—he was also captain during his final season with the Lions—while Wagner is back in that role for the Seahawks after one season away. Wagner was a captain six times during his first 10 seasons with the Seahawks, and while as he noted he tried to defer a bit to leaders like Diggs who stepped up while he was away, Wagner's teammates still recognized him as one of the team's unquestioned leaders.
"He did do that, however, they all look to him," Carroll said of Wagner trying to allow others to lead. "He did it in a really humble way and handled it really well, gave space and all of that. But when it gets down to it, they know who the man is. It's pretty obvious."
On special teams, Bellore, who joked that his teammates must have once again just sorted the roster by age and voted for the oldest player, is captain for a third consecutive season, while Myers, a Pro Bowler last year, is a first-time captain.
"(Bellore) has just been the guy for such a long time, he's been a great performer for us," Carroll said.
This is the first time under Carroll and general manager John Schneider that the Seahawks have had six captains, with past teams usually electing three or four players.
"It's six fantastic leaders on this team—there's more guys besides them, but those are the guys that they selected, and it was clear cut and all of that," Carroll said. "I'm excited for those guys."
Check out some of the best photos taken of the Seahawks during training camp.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) and safety Quandre Diggs (6) arrive at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. for the start of training camp
Seahawks defensive end Myles Adams (95) and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (97) arrive at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. for the start of training camp
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) arrives at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. for the start of training camp
Seahawks defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (55) arrives at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. for the start of training camp
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) arrives at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. for the start of training camp
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
The 12s showed up to give their support at training camp.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson (84) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9), running back Zach Charbonnet (26) and Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Blitz interacting the 12s during a training camp practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) signing autographs at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
The 12s showed up to give their support at training camp.
Pete Carroll speaks to the team at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson (84) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) and Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at the 2023 Football Fest at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks Legend Cliff Avril at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
The offensive line getting ready for the preseason Week 1 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs out of the tunnel prior to the preseason Week 1 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) carries the ball during the preseason Week 1 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes the catch during the preseason Week 1 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Matt Landers (17) scores his first NFL TD during the preseason Week 1 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) and cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) runs out of the tunnel before the preseason Week 2 matchup vs the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) hands the ball off to running back Zach Charbonnet (26) during the preseason Week 2 matchup vs the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) during the preseason Week 2 matchup vs the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates a big play during the preseason Week 2 matchup vs the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) intercepts a pass during the preseason Week 2 matchup vs the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates during the preseason Week 2 matchup vs the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at practice during training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
The Seahawks were on the road for their preseason Week 3 matchup vs the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) completes a pass during the preseason Week 3 matchup vs the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) carries the ball during the preseason Week 3 matchup vs the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) scores a TD during the preseason Week 3 matchup vs the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) and Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) celebrate their TD during the preseason Week 3 matchup vs the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
