For the first time since
2010,
Earl Thomas did not play for the Seahawks as he signed with the
Baltimore Ravens via free agency during the offseason. Thomas was the last remaining original member of the
Legion of Boom defensive secondary. This was also the first time since
2010 without wide receiver
Doug Baldwin, as he was released from the team after a failed physical designation, along with strong safety
Kam Chancellor. Baldwin announced his retirement three days later.
The Seahawks set a franchise record for most road wins in a season by going 7–1. Their previous best was 6–2 during the
2013 season.
Notable events
On September 1, 2019, the Seahawks traded
Jacob Martin,
Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 3rd round pick (91st overall subsequently traded,
Devin Asiasi) to the
Houston Texans for star defensive end
Jadeveon Clowney. Over his 13-game season, Clowney obtained 3 sacks, 1 interception, 13 quarterback hits, both an interception and fumble return touchdown, as well as a career-high 4 forced fumbles.[1] Although Clowney accrued a lower sack total than his previous seasons, he provided some much needed quarterback pressure in a lackluster Seattle pass rush. The Seahawks then made a late-season trade in October, trading a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Detroit Lions for safety
Quandre Diggs, in an effort to supplement the loss of Earl Thomas.
[1] Diggs indeed bolstered the Seattle secondary: producing 21 tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and a return touchdown during his 5 games with the team.
[2]
After starting the season with a 10–2 record, they collapsed to a 1–3 finish in the final four games, due in part to injuries. With a Week 15 win over the
Carolina Panthers, the Seahawks improved on their 10–6 record from the
previous season. A loss by the
Rams later that day clinched the Seahawks their seventh playoff appearance in the last eight seasons. In the playoffs, the Seahawks defeated the NFC East champion
Philadelphia Eagles 17–9 in the Wild Card round, but lost 28–23 to the
Green Bay Packers in the Divisional round. While they finished the regular season with an 11–5 record, they had just a +7 point differential, their worst in the
Russell Wilson era.[3]
Rookie wide receiver
DK Metcalf made an immediate impact. His 89 receiving yards in Week 1 against the
Cincinnati Bengals was the most ever by a Seahawks receiver in their rookie debut, passing Hall of Famer
Steve Largent.[4] He caught a total of 58 passes for 900 yards and 7 touchdowns, the second most catches and receiving yards by a rookie in franchise history. Metcalf also holds the NFL and franchise rookie record for most receiving yards in a playoff game, after a 160-yard performance against the Eagles during the Wild Card round.[5]
Former Seahawks running back
Marshawn Lynch returned due to a slew of injuries to other running backs. In 2019, all but four of the Seahawks' games were decided by one possession (8 or less points).
Made roster * Made at least one
Pro Bowl during career
Notes
The Seahawks traded their first-round selection (21st overall) to the
Green Bay Packers in exchange for Green Bay's first- and two fourth-round selections (30th, 114th and 118th overall).
The Seahawks traded their first-round selection (30th overall) to the
New York Giants in exchange for New York's second-, fourth- and fifth-round selections (37th, 132nd and 142nd overall).
The Seahawks traded their second-round selection (37th overall) to the
Carolina Panthers in exchange for Carolina's second- and third-round selections (47th and 77th overall).
The Seahawks traded their third- and fourth-round selections (77th and 118th overall) to the
New England Patriots in exchange for New England's second-round selection (64th overall).
The Seahawks traded their third- and fifth-round selections (92nd and 159th overall) to the
Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's third- and sixth-round selections (88th and 209th overall).
The Seahawks traded their fourth-round selection (114th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's fourth- and sixth-round selections (120th and 204th overall).
The Seahawks traded their sixth-round selection (194th overall) to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for
quarterbackBrett Hundley.
^
abcSan Francisco finished ahead of Green Bay and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep.
^
abGreen Bay finished ahead of New Orleans based on conference record.
^
abChicago finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.
^
abAtlanta finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on division record.
^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
For the first time since
2010,
Earl Thomas did not play for the Seahawks as he signed with the
Baltimore Ravens via free agency during the offseason. Thomas was the last remaining original member of the
Legion of Boom defensive secondary. This was also the first time since
2010 without wide receiver
Doug Baldwin, as he was released from the team after a failed physical designation, along with strong safety
Kam Chancellor. Baldwin announced his retirement three days later.
The Seahawks set a franchise record for most road wins in a season by going 7–1. Their previous best was 6–2 during the
2013 season.
Notable events
On September 1, 2019, the Seahawks traded
Jacob Martin,
Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 3rd round pick (91st overall subsequently traded,
Devin Asiasi) to the
Houston Texans for star defensive end
Jadeveon Clowney. Over his 13-game season, Clowney obtained 3 sacks, 1 interception, 13 quarterback hits, both an interception and fumble return touchdown, as well as a career-high 4 forced fumbles.[1] Although Clowney accrued a lower sack total than his previous seasons, he provided some much needed quarterback pressure in a lackluster Seattle pass rush. The Seahawks then made a late-season trade in October, trading a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Detroit Lions for safety
Quandre Diggs, in an effort to supplement the loss of Earl Thomas.
[1] Diggs indeed bolstered the Seattle secondary: producing 21 tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and a return touchdown during his 5 games with the team.
[2]
After starting the season with a 10–2 record, they collapsed to a 1–3 finish in the final four games, due in part to injuries. With a Week 15 win over the
Carolina Panthers, the Seahawks improved on their 10–6 record from the
previous season. A loss by the
Rams later that day clinched the Seahawks their seventh playoff appearance in the last eight seasons. In the playoffs, the Seahawks defeated the NFC East champion
Philadelphia Eagles 17–9 in the Wild Card round, but lost 28–23 to the
Green Bay Packers in the Divisional round. While they finished the regular season with an 11–5 record, they had just a +7 point differential, their worst in the
Russell Wilson era.[3]
Rookie wide receiver
DK Metcalf made an immediate impact. His 89 receiving yards in Week 1 against the
Cincinnati Bengals was the most ever by a Seahawks receiver in their rookie debut, passing Hall of Famer
Steve Largent.[4] He caught a total of 58 passes for 900 yards and 7 touchdowns, the second most catches and receiving yards by a rookie in franchise history. Metcalf also holds the NFL and franchise rookie record for most receiving yards in a playoff game, after a 160-yard performance against the Eagles during the Wild Card round.[5]
Former Seahawks running back
Marshawn Lynch returned due to a slew of injuries to other running backs. In 2019, all but four of the Seahawks' games were decided by one possession (8 or less points).
Made roster * Made at least one
Pro Bowl during career
Notes
The Seahawks traded their first-round selection (21st overall) to the
Green Bay Packers in exchange for Green Bay's first- and two fourth-round selections (30th, 114th and 118th overall).
The Seahawks traded their first-round selection (30th overall) to the
New York Giants in exchange for New York's second-, fourth- and fifth-round selections (37th, 132nd and 142nd overall).
The Seahawks traded their second-round selection (37th overall) to the
Carolina Panthers in exchange for Carolina's second- and third-round selections (47th and 77th overall).
The Seahawks traded their third- and fourth-round selections (77th and 118th overall) to the
New England Patriots in exchange for New England's second-round selection (64th overall).
The Seahawks traded their third- and fifth-round selections (92nd and 159th overall) to the
Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's third- and sixth-round selections (88th and 209th overall).
The Seahawks traded their fourth-round selection (114th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's fourth- and sixth-round selections (120th and 204th overall).
The Seahawks traded their sixth-round selection (194th overall) to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for
quarterbackBrett Hundley.
^
abcSan Francisco finished ahead of Green Bay and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep.
^
abGreen Bay finished ahead of New Orleans based on conference record.
^
abChicago finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.
^
abAtlanta finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on division record.
^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.