Seahawks Rotate Captains This Season | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, the Seattle Seahawks are switching things up this season, naming new captains for every single game. For week 1, we've got Sam Darnold leading the offense. He's coming off back-to-back Pro Bulls and a Super Bowl win, so it's no shocker the quarterback is taking that leadership role. He's definitely looking to make a statement this year for his next contract. On the defensive side, they're splitting the cap-tency between Ernest Jones of 4th and Leonard Williams. Jones is the guy with the green dot, calling the plays, and Williams just landed a big 9-figure extension. Both are solid leaders, and it makes sense to have them share their responsibility for the defense. Special teams will be represented by Brady Russell. He's known for his work on special teams, which is a pretty strong unit for the Seahawks, with guys like Jason Myers and Michael Dixon. It's interesting that Russell got the nod to start the season. What's also noteworthy is that none of these week 1 captains actually started their careers with the Seahawks. Darnold bounced around a few teams.

1:02Jones and Williams were acquired through trades, and Russell had a stint on another team's practice squad. It's a little detail, but it shows how the team builds its leadership. This approach of rotating captains really highlights the depth of talent and leadership across the entire roster. It's going to be interesting to see who steps up each week as the season unfolds. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.