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.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider looks on before Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) kicks a field goal against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Nov 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field.

Sep 10, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) reacts after a fumble against New England Patriots during the third quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks are littered with young talent on the rise heading into 2026.

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa offensive lineman Beau Stephens (OL48) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Seahawks News

More competition on the Seahawks' offensive line would benefit the unit.

Nov 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks' new highest-paid player was also their best player last season.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Seahawks News

Even though he's on the Chiefs now, the Seahawks' former starting RB deserves recognition.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Seahawks News

The best defense in the NFL had too many stars to count, but one stood above the rest.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) celebrates a touchdown against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks' offensive line was massively improved with the addition of a key rookie.

Dec 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) celebrates after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Seahawks News

There was no contest for the Seahawks' best defensive rookie award.

Dec 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in overtime at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

A midseason acquisition completely altered the season trajectory for the Seahawks.

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks center Max Unger (60) against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Schneider learned from his past mistakes to build another championship roster.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

The Seahawks' top right tackle proved the doubters wrong in 2025 by staying healthy.

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

The Seahawks had one major surprise player who stood out from the rest on the way to a championship.

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) gestures during a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025.

The Super Bowl champion Seahawks could keep getting better on defense.