Leon Washington

Seahawks close out the season with a 29-0 loss to the Washington Redskins. In pregame ceremonies, retiring wide receiver Steve Largent is honored and his is the first name inducted in the Seahawks Ring of Honor.

Sherman Smith scores on a pair of 1-yard runs and Steve Largent catches six passes for 101 yards and a TD, but it’s not enough as the expansion Seahawks fall to the Saints 51-27 at the Kingdome.

Drafted T Russell Okung (6th overall) and S Earl Thomas (14th overall) in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Wide Receiver Steve Largent becomes the first Seahawks player to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Largent was elected in his first year of eligibility. He played his entire NFL career with Seattle from 1976-89, and retired in possession of six NFL receiving marks, including most receptions (819), yards (13,089), touchdowns (100), and consecutive games with a reception (177). Largent’s presenter for induction is Seahawks’ Vice President Gary Wright.