Polamalu's departure is unfortunate, especially with Seattle's running backs playing some of their best football near the end of the season. Kenneth Walker III is on pace for a career-best season in total yards, and Zach Charbonnet has been a solid complement.

NFL announces the Seahawks get a full “mini-bye” following their Thursday, Dec. 18 home game against the Rams, before playing in Charlotte.

The NFL answered one of the two remaining questions about the Seahawks schedule by announcing when they will play at Carolina.

The Seahawks keep getting healthier as the season progresses. Safety Julian Love and defensive tackle Jarran Reed returned from IR in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons, bringing their defense back to full strength. If that trend continues, Seattle could be primed and ready for a long playoff run.

The Seahawks control their fate, but they face an uphill battle for the division and the top seed, with both the Rams and 49ers in the mix.

Polamalu joined Seattle’s staff in 2024 when Mike McDaniel took over as the team’s head coach. A longtime college and pro assistant, Polamalu was with the Vikings as running backs coach from 2017-2021 before serving in the same position with the Raiders from 2021-2023.

When Mike Macdonald wrapped up his first season as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks he wasted no time shaking up the offense, firing Ryan Grubb after one year

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