Russell Wilson

Cortez Kennedy was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fourth year of eligibility. Kennedy spent his entire 11-year career with Seattle after being selected third overall in the 1990 NFL Draft.

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.

Steve Largent becomes the NFL’s all-time leader in pass receiving yards with 12,167 at San Diego, but the Seahawks lose to the Chargers, 17-6. Largent breaks Charlie Joiner’s record of 12,146 yards.

Seahawks hire Dwaine Board as defensive line coach.