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 head coach Mike MacDonald and Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrate the win against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore makes the eventual game winning touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers.

Nov 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) celebrates a defensive stop during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Seahawks News

Don't expect all seven of the Seahawks' top-7 free agents back in 2026.

Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) celebrates a pass interception during the first half against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium.

Seahawks News

A pair of critical players are coming back to the Seahawks on one-year deals.

Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil MacK (52) is introduced for the game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks' edge-rusher room is in flux, and a former Defensive Player of the Year could be available.

Feb 9, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III poses with the MVP trophy during the Super Bowl LX winning head coach and most valuable player press conference at Moscone Center.

Seahawks News

Seattle's head coach wants his Super Bowl MVP running back to stick around.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks' GM knew he was the right choice after a 2023 game against the Ravens.

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks' head coach thinks he had one of the best teams in league history.

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Seahawks News

Two of the Seahawks' top contributors will miss offseason time with significant injuries.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy on the podium after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Seahawks News

Macdonald's former mentor spoke highly of his apprentice at the scouting combine.

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

It won't be cheap to bring Walker back, but the Seahawks are committed to getting it done.

Feb 5, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) talks to media members at the San Jose Marriott.

The Seattle Seahawks are proving they had the best roster in the league in 2025.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

AJ Barner's special Seahawks play might live on for at least one more season.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe during the second quarter against the New England Patriots.

It might be time to give a younger prospect a chance to factor into the pass rush.