Seahawks Rotate Captains Weekly | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, alright, so the Seattle Seahawks are switching things up for their season opener. Instead of picking captains for the whole year, they're going with a new crew every single game. This Wednesday, for their first matchup against the New England Patriots, they've named four guys to lead the charge, quarterback Sam Darnold. Limebacker Ernest Jones IV, fullback Brady Russell, and defensive lineman Leonard Williams. This is a pretty unique approach in the NFL, where most teams lock in their captains for the entire season. The Seahawks decided to roll out their inaugural captains for this week via their social media channels, letting everyone know who's got the season. They're Jersey for Game 1. The game itself is a big deal, happening this Wednesday night at Lumen Field. It's a nationally televised game on NBC, kicking off at 5.20pm. What's also interesting is that this is the first time in 10 years we're seeing a Super Bowl rematch to open up the season, which adds a little extra. Spice to the whole event. The team plans to keep this weekly rotation going, so we'll be hearing about new captains for every game throughout the season.

1:06It's a way to spread the leadership around and give different players a chance to represent the team on the field. It's definitely a fresh take on team leadership, and something to keep an eye on as the Seahawks navigate their schedule. We'll see how this strategy plays out week after week. That wraps NFL News today, brought to you with AI.