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 wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates against the New England Patriots in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

October 3, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates with wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) after a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium.

Sep 21, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Jacardia Wright (31) runs with the ball during the second half against New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field.

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Harrison Bryant (85) before action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field.

Seahawks News

After fizzling out with multiple prior teams, Bryant still has his work cut out for him in Seattle.

Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team offensive lineman Logan Brown of Kansas (52) sets up to block during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Seahawks News

Brown could be a key backup for the Seahawks if he can fulfill his potential.

Aug 22, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Maxen Hook (37) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Seahawks News

A former undrafted free agent, Hook was a four-year starter at Toledo with a ton of production.

Sep 21, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) celebrates after scoring a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

After sitting out since Week 9 of last season, the former fifth-round pick is on a path to returning.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Bo Melton (16) defends Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyrone Broden (85) during their final preseason game on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 20-7.

Seahawks News

Moving from wide receiver, to cornerback, Mike Macdonald is looking for a Riq Woolen replacement.

Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury could get creative with the fullback position in 2026.

Dec 8, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium.

Seahawks News

Nolan Teasley is one of five candidates for the promotion with Minnesota.

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) interacts with fans during the Super Bowl LX World Champions parade in downtown Seattle.

Seahawks News

After winning a prestigious award, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has dealt with disrespect from multiple angles.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Deven Eastern (91) celebrates with Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Despite being a late-round pick, Eastern has all the tools to succeed with the Seahawks.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the New England Patriots in the second half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium

The 2026 slate includes six primetime games and a Christmas Day bout.

Nov 28, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Levi Wentz (10) runs with the ball during the second half against the Utah Utes at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Will the undrafted rookie's raw skills be enough to keep him around beyond training camp?

Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive tackle Uso Seumalo (99) celebrates after defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

The Seahawks have one of the best defensive fronts in the league, but they're still adding to it.