Seahawks Kick Off with Historic Wednesday Night Game

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today, subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Seattle Seahawks got their first look at the 2026 schedule, and it starts with the historic twist. As defending Super Bowl champions, they'll kick off the season with their very first Wednesday night game ever. That's a unique way to begin defending the title they just won. The offseason has been pretty quiet so far for the Hawks. They took a conservative approach in free agency, losing some key players like Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs on A. Three-year, $43 million deal. Fans hope for splashy moves, but the team focused on the draft instead. Reactions are mixed, with some calling the early free agency period, dull and pointing out four things they could have done better. Still, experts say this slow play was smart, keeping eyes on upcoming draft prospects to fill those gaps left by the parkers. Draft analyst Rob Rang shared a preview spotlighting 2026 prospects who mirror the

1:04players the Seahawks lost, like potential replacements for free agents. Meanwhile, a big trade shook things up, with the Denver Broncos landing wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins for first round pick A. Third, and some swaps. Across the NFC West, the Arizona Cardinals made defensive ads. The San Francisco 49ers I-1 Keyhole after a retirement, and the Los O. Angeles Rams sit as Super Bowl favorites, sparking debate on whether that's a good spot to be in. Seahawks fans can submit questions for the next mail back too. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.