David Greene

Olindo Mare is given the franchise tag, and the veteran kicker responds by hitting 25 of 30 field goal attempts – including extending his consecutive kick streak that began in 2009 to a franchise record 30 in a row.

Seattle’s Kingdome is imploded, to make space for the new football/soccer stadium and exhibition hall, which will be located on the same site.

Seahawks open the Jim Mora era with a 28-0 shutout over the Rams.

Detroit Lions safety Bennie Blades is signed as a free agent reuniting him with his brother, Brian.