Russell Baxter

Russell Baxter

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

Russell S. Baxter has been writing and researching the game of football for more than 40 years, and on numerous platforms. That includes television, as he spent more than two decades at ESPN, and was part of shows that garnered five Emmy Awards. He also spent the 2015 NFL season with Thursday Night Football on CBS/NFLN.

Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) during the third quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa offensive lineman Beau Stephens (OL48) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The Seattle Seahawks a hunter in 2025 and now the hunted in 2026.

Aug 2, 2014; Canton, OH, USA; Walter Jones poses with bust at the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The Seahawks have taken the field for 50 NFL seasons, and have a very proud draft history.

Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell (8) celebrates a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

Seattle lost two key members of its secondary this offseason.

Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) rushes the ball and is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

A healthy Najee Harris would be a nice pickup for the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp speaks during the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The Seattle Seahawks will attempt to repeat as Super Bowl champions for the second time in team history.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

One NFL analyst was sorry to see the Seahawks lose so much talent this offseason.

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) runs with the football against Stanford Cardinal safety Darrius Davis (29) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The Super Bowl champion Seahawks have a big hole to fill in the offensive backfield.

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) speaks during the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The talented Seahawks have what it takes to repeat as Super Bowl champions.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The defending Super Bowl champions can't whiff when it comes to adding offensive line help.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

John Schneider could be looking for running back help in April's draft.

Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.

The eventual Super Bowl champs caught fire the second half of 2025 and rolled in the playoffs. Still, Seattle Seahawks’ GM John Schneider needs to shore up a weak spot.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Will the Seahawks use the franchise tag on the Super Bowl LX MVP?