The Seahawks released veteran fullback/linebacker and special teams standout Nick Bellore on Monday, parting ways with a three-time team captain on special teams.
Bellore, who came into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2011, has put together a 13-year NFL career as a special teams standout, while also playing both linebacker and fullback at different times in his career. Bellore signed with the Seahawks in 2019, and over five seasons in Seattle he was a two-time Pro-Bowl selection as a special teams player (2020 and 2023) while appearing in 79 games. Bellore was voted a special teams captain or co-captain each of the past three seasons, providing leadership and playmaking in that phase of the game.
Bellore also brought levity to the team in just about everything he did, be it joking with teammates in the locker room or turning press conferences into comedy routines or hosting his "Between Two Bellores" interviews with teammates.
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Fullback/Linebacker and special teams standout Nick Bellore spent five seasons with the Seahawks, earning two Pro-Bowl nominations. Take a look back at photos from Bellore's career in the NFL so far.
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) chases the action during the NFL week 6 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) looks to make a tackle during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday November 13, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) and his teammates prepare for a kickoff during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) runs upfield on special teams during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 9, 2012. The Jets defeated the Jaguars 17-10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) and outside linebacker Garrett McIntyre (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) pulls away from New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Marcus Thigpen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) during an NFL regular season game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 in San Diego. The Chargers won the game 31-0. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore has his helmet ride up in his face as he battles a block against the Kansas City Chiefs during a week nine NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won the game, 24-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2015. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 20-3. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) blocks Chicago Bears' Patrick Scales (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) warms up during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 20, 2016, in Denver, Co. The 49ers won the game, 31-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on August 23, 2015. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 23-6. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. Arizona won 33-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) pursues on defense during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Buccaneers won the game, 34-17. (Greg Trott via AP)
Detroit Lions middle linebacker Nick Bellore (43) waits on the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions linebacker Nick Bellore (43) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Lions 44-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Detroit Lions fullback Nick Bellore (43) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 in Detroit. The Bears won 23-16. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Detroit Lions' Nick Bellore (43) causes New York Giants wide receiver Hunter Sharp (15) to fumble the ball on a kick return during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Seahawks fullback Nick Bellore spikes the ball after his touchdown catch in the first quarter.
Seahawks special team Pro Bowler Nick Bellore heads to the locker room upon arriving to the game.
