SENATE RESOLUTION
8683
By Senator Torres
WHEREAS, The Seattle Seahawks, founded in 1976, have proudly represented the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest in the National Football League for 50 seasons, having won 12 division titles, three conference championships, and Super Bowl 48, becoming a fixture on the field and in the community; and
WHEREAS, During the 2025 regular season, the Seattle Seahawks delivered one of the most successful campaigns in franchise history, finishing with a 14–3 record, winning the National Football Conference West Division, and securing the Number 1 seed in the National Football Conference playoffs; and
WHEREAS, The Seahawks' National Football Conference West Division championship marked the team's first division title since 2020 and reflected improvement from the previous season, when the Seahawks finished with a 10–7 record and narrowly missed qualifying for the playoffs; and
WHEREAS, The Seahawks' 14 regular season victories represent the most wins in team history, surpassing previous 13–3 seasons in 2005 and 2013, both of which culminated in Super Bowl appearances, including a Super Bowl championship following the 2013 season; and
WHEREAS, The Seahawks' offense ranked among the most productive in the National Football League during the 2025 season, scoring 483 total points, the third-highest total in the league; and
WHEREAS, The Seahawks' defense delivered a dominant performance throughout the season, allowing only 292 points, the fewest in the National Football League, and permitting an average of just 3.7 yards per rushing attempt, the lowest mark in the league; and
WHEREAS, Quarterback Sam Darnold, in his first season with the Seattle Seahawks, passed for more than 4,000 yards and threw 25 touchdown passes, providing leadership and consistent performance at the game's most critical position; and
WHEREAS, Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 119 receptions for a league-leading 1,793 receiving yards, was second in the National Football League with 79 catches resulting in first downs, and added 10 touchdown receptions, establishing himself as one of the league's premier playmakers; and
WHEREAS, The Seahawks' rushing attack was led by Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for 1,027 yards and averaged 4.6 yards per carry, and Zach Charbonnet, who added 730 rushing yards and led the team with 12 rushing touchdowns; and