Connor Benintendi

Connor Benintendi

Joined: May 28, 2024

Connor J. Benintendi is a graduate of Western Washington University and began his sports journalism career working in local news, covering almost every sport imaginable at the high school and NCAA levels. He’s been covering the Seattle Seahawks since 2024 and began reporting on the WNBA’s Seattle Storm in 2025.

Oct 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Velus Jones Jr. (33) before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lumen Field.

Oct 11, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) dives with the ball against San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown (27) during the second half at Lumen Field.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald watches game play from the sideline.

Oct 11, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) dives and extends the ball toward the first down marker along the sideline against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field.

Sep 20, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (23) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Seahawks News

While it hasn't passed the eye test, there's a silver lining to the Seahawks' run game.

Oct 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

Many trends stayed the same for the Seahawks in Week 4, but there were some small differences.

Oct 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (32) celebrates after an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Lumen Field.

Despite a win, the Seahawks were heavily penalized on defense in Week 4.

Oct 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams (99) rushes against Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) and Los Angeles Chargers guard Trevor Penning (75) during the first half at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

One of the Seahawks' top defenders may have dodged a bullet in Week 4.

NFL Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The Seahawks could have their top rusher back at practice as soon as Thursday.

Sep 27, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half at Northwest Stadium.

Seahawks News

The beginning of the 2026 season has been even better than 2025 for the reigning OPOY.

Sep 27, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani (36) rushes the ball against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks didn't get many rushing yards out of heavy sets against the Commanders, and the defense leaned less on its depth.

Sep 27, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the second half at Northwest Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks quarterback made two major mistakes in a 33-31 loss.

Sep 27, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles (52) deflects a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) at Northwest Stadium.

The Seahawks' first-round rookie has had ball security issues in his first three games.

Seattle Seahawks Drew Lock (2) scrambles out of the backfield against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 20, 2026.

With Sam Darnold on the sideline, the Seahawks have had perfect performances from their backup QB.

Seattle Seahawks Leonard Williams (99) and Ernest Jones (13) tackle Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2026.

The Seahawks followed a similar script from Week 1 to blowout the Cardinals.

Sep 20, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) runs with the ball in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Price suffered a chest injury in the second half against the Cardinals.