This was immediately followed by a 5-1 stretch in which the Cardinals got to 6-4 and first place in the NFC West. At this point, expectations for the team were amended in the eyes of fans and the sports media world and the playoffs were a legitimate possibility, an amazing win for Gannon and his coaching staff in just their second year.

D.J. Reed's path to free agency started with the San Francisco 49ers, who drafted him in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Reed quickly became a key contributor, even reaching Super Bowl LIV in his second season, though the 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Posting a near record-breaking season, Seattle Seahawks second-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the team's top offensive player.

The NFC West will be difficult again in 2025. The division-winning Los Angeles Rams just upset the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs, and both the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals should improve. With all that in mind, we’ve identified three must-achieves if the Seahawks are to avoid falling short again.

While Arizona plans to use its 2024 season as a jumping off point, the team plans to assess what needs to change to reach a postseason.

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed was identified as the free agent the Arizona Cardinals should pursue this offseason.

This week a couple more names have been added to the ongoing search, including one that just came in. According to a report by Jonathan Jones at CBS Sports, the Seahawks have also interviews former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich for their open OC position.

Former NFL quarterback and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich interviewed for the Seattle Seahawks' vacant offensive

The Atlanta Falcons barely missed the postseason in 2024. The Seahawks can relate. Seattle defeated Atlanta 34-14 at Merecdes=-Benz Stadium, and will be making their second consecutive trip there next season. Michael Penix Jr. will be the Falcons’ starting quarterback this time around.

A long rehabilitation process led Seattle Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas to a strong finish late in the 2024 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat writer Rick Stroud gives the scoop on Byron Leftwich, the latest name to emerge in the Seattle Seahawks OC search.

Minnesota Vikings assistant Grant Udinski has reportedly advanced to the second round of the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator search.