Several former Seattle Seahawks players applauded the team after their 29-13 victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Among them, Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman expressed their admiration for the Seahawks’ achievement through social media posts, highlighting the significance of the win and the franchise’s continued success.
Wilson Reflects on His Decade with Seattle
Russell Wilson, who played the first ten years of his professional career with the Seahawks, remains the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns, and completions. During his tenure, he earned nine Pro Bowl selections and was named to the Second Team All-Pro once. Wilson has often spoken about how special his time in Seattle was to him personally and professionally. In a 2022 interview, he stated,
“I think, first of all, my experience in Seattle was one of a kind,”
and further emphasized,
“Ten years, I couldn’t imagine those years not being in my life and how special they were and how many games we won and how many amazing thrillers and the Super Bowl we won and everything else.”
He continued to express deep affection for Seattle:
“I think also too Seattle will always mean the world to me, it’ll always forever be home for me, it’ll always be a special place in my heart obviously. … I’ll forever have love in my heart for Seattle,”
demonstrating his lasting bond with the city and team.
Sherman’s Impact and Seahawks’ Defensive Strength
Richard Sherman began his career with the Seahawks as well, spending seven seasons with the team and becoming a critical member of the renowned Legion of Boom secondary. He achieved three straight First Team All-Pro accolades between 2012 and 2014. Sherman’s leadership and defensive skill helped establish a dominant Seahawks defense, a tradition that carried into the current roster. During this season’s playoff run, Seattle’s defense allowed just 15.3 points per game over three postseason games and maintained a strong grip on the Patriots by holding them scoreless through three quarters in the Super Bowl, forcing three turnovers in total.
Seattle Earns Its Second Lombardi Trophy
The Seahawks’ victory adds a second Super Bowl championship to the franchise’s history, reestablishing Seattle as a force in the NFL. This win reflects the continued dedication of the team and its legacy, amplified by contributions from past stars like Wilson and Sherman. As the Seahawks celebrate this latest triumph, their fans and former players alike look forward to the impact this success will have on the team’s future seasons and their development as perennial contenders in the league.
