John and Traci Schneider with help from the Seattle Seahawks raised $382,000 for FEAT Washington.
Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Tuesday, April 21 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Schneider's Raise Autism Awareness
Seahawks Executive VP/General Manager John Schneider and his wife Traci are hosting the fourth-annual "Prime Time" celebrity waiter event featuring Seahawks players, coaches, and staff this Thursday to raise funds for their foundation, Ben's Fund, named in honor of their son Ben, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.
Ben's Fund provides opportunities to families across the state of Washington that are seeking financial assistance for services related to autism spectrum disorder treatments. The Schneider's established the program in 2012 and have since raised more than $850,000 and distributed more than $400,000 in grants to more than 500 families.
This past week, the Schneider's met with several media outlets to share their story, the links to which are laid out for you below.
Jayson Jenks at the Seattle Times has a detailed account of how the Schneider's have handled their son Ben's diagnosis.
John and Traci joined KIRO Radio's Dori Monson Show, calling for 12s to join the cause by bidding on several game-used items. One hundred percent of the auction's proceeds go to Ben's Fund.
In a related note, the Seahawks will donate 10 percent of sales to Ben's Fund for every regular priced hat and knit cap sold during the month of April at the team's four Pro Shop locations - CenturyLink Field, 401 Pike Street, The Landing in Renton or Alderwood Mall.
2015 Schedule Release Tonight
As a reminder, the NFL will release the 2015 schedule at 5 p.m. PT.
NFL Network will begin live coverage at that time and we'll have the full schedule available right here at Seahawks.com, as well as across our social media channels and mobile app.
Seahawks Biggest Winners In Free Agency?
A look at the projected Seattle Seahawks roster for the 2015 season including new faces from free agency and trade. This gallery is updated with every offseason transaction.
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Waiting for the photo card shoot with Brittany from the Saints.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback B.J. Daniels carries the ball in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Ready for rehearsal with Texans cheerleader Delaney
Taking a break from rehearsals with Lauren from the Chargers.
Seattle Seahawks' David Gilreath in action at an NFL football camp practice Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a warm up pass during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Tampa. The Saints won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
Enjoying the sun following our photo card shoot with Holly from the Cowboys.
Wisconsin defensive lineman Brendan Kelly takes a position during the first half at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman David King (70) rests during an NFC Divisional Playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Seattle, Wa. The Seahawks won the game, 31-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy (85) runs during a NFL NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta, Georgia on January 13, 2013. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 30-28. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Photo credit Gary Lott / Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Heading to breakfast with Heather from the Titans on Day 2 in Hawaii.
In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, Colorado senior defensive tackle Will Pericak warms up before facing UCLA in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Boulder, Colo. Pericak faces two opponents every Saturday: the opposing quarterback and diabetes. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Break from rehearal with Heather of the Titans.
Cleveland Browns nose tackle Ahtyba Rubin (71) gets ready for the snap during the NFL week 14 regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 in Cleveland. The Colts won the game 25-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Ready for breakfast on Day 2 with Delaney from the Texans.
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Break from rehearal with Heather of the Titans.
Ready for our photo card shoot with Brittany from the Saints.
My new line! Team Rice Line 2!
Buffalo Bills' Jared Wheeler (63) stretches during warm-ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Friday Aug. 8, 2014. The Bills won 20-18. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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Photo credit Gary Lott / Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Photo credit Gary Lott / Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
NFL.com's *Around the League *staff shares their take on which teams "won" this year's free agency period and five teams earn a mention: the Seahawks, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, and Indianapolis Colts.
Marc Sessler is the League writer that picked Seattle. Here's what he had to say about the Seahawks' offseason acquisitions:
I still see the Seahawks as the most talented team in the NFC. And the most talented team in the NFC just traded for Jimmy Graham.
The swap helps Seattle's offense in more ways than one. After trying to trade for Jordan Cameron and Julius Thomas last autumn, the Seahawks have outdone themselves, furnishing quarterback Russell Wilson with one of the game's most dynamic playmakers. With his ability to line up all over the field, Graham gives Seattle the mismatch advantage they hoped to find in Percy Harvin.
Graham also takes weight off the ground game. Marshawn Lynch will benefit from the attention heaped on the pass-catcher, who regularly draws multiple cover men. The Seahawks have added a rare difference-maker to their Super Bowl-ready roster. That's how you win free agency.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from ESPN's Adam Schefter, who supports the Schneider's autism awareness efforts by sharing a link to FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Washington. You can learn more about the organization, and how to donate, by visiting www.featwa.org.
More From Around The Web
A record attendance at this year's annual Seahawks 12k along the shores of Lake Washington on Sunday. Fittingly, 12,000 12s packed the nearly seven and a half mile stretch from The Landing in Renton to VMAC and back.
UCLA defensive lineman Cassius Marsh during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Here at Seahawks.com, we continue our 2015 NFL Draft preview series with a look at the defensive line. We highlighted the offensive line yesterday.
The Seahawks re-signed offensive lineman Lemuel Jeanpierre yesterday. Last year, Jeanpierre started three games at center in place of an injured Max Unger, who was sent to the New Orleans Saints this offseason as part of the trade to acquire tight end Jimmy Graham.
For the second consecutive season, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks dominate NFL Players Inc. player-sales list.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman recaps last week's player-trip to Hawaii.
Rob Rang at SeahawkFootball.com takes a look at which running backs the Seahawks could select with the No. 63 overall pick, the team's first pick in this year's draft.
And Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times reviews where the Seahawks stand at quarterback, running back and wide receiver as the NFL Draft nears.
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