Doug Thomas

Seattle defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-15 in a Divisional Playoff Game.

Dennis Erickson, head coach at the University of Miami, is named head coach. In six seasons at Miami, Erickson compiled a 63-9-0 record and won national championships in 1989 and 1991. A native of Everett, Washington, Erickson posted a 113-40-1 record in 13 seasons as a college head coach at the University of Idaho, University of Wyoming, Washington State University, and Miami. Erickson brings six coaches with him from Miami, Gregg Smith (assistant head coach/tight ends), Greg McMackin (defensive coordinator), Dave Arnold (special teams), Dana LeDuc (strength and conditioning), Rich Olson (quarterbacks), and Willy Robinson (defensive backs). In addition he retains Bob Bratkowski (offensive coordinator/wide receivers), Tommy Brasher (defensive line), Tom Catlin (quality control), Dave Brown (defensive coach), Arnie Matsumoto (staff assistant), Howard Mudd (offensive line), and Clarence Shelmon (running backs) from the previous staff.

Curt Warner returns to the Seattle lineup after missing all but the 1984 opener as the Seahawks defeat Cincinnati, 28-24, at Riverfront Stadium. Warner gains 66 yards on 17 carries and scores the game-winning touchdown on an 11-yard run with 7:07 remaining

Training camp began and was held in Kirkland for the first time since 1996. The team trained at Eastern Washington University in Cheney from 1997-2007.