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.

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price returns a kick for a touchdown in the second half of a NCAA football game against Southern California at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend.

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.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Jun 9, 2026; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during minicamp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks now know all of their training camp details heading into July.

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

Seahawks News

After major departures this offseason, the Seahawks filled their vacant positions.

Aug 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Pili (95) celebrates following a safety against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

After earning a bigger role last season, Pili is primed for a potential breakout campaign.

Nov 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) celebrates with linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) following a sack against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Lumen Field.

Seahawks News

After losing his starting role, Knight has to stay ready this season to get back in the mix.

Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) pressures Florida Atlantic quarterback Casey Thompson (11)during the second quarter against Florida Atlantic at Memorial Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks' third center should be trying to punch up higher this season.

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Bubba Thomas (69) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Tyrion Davis-Price (44) 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

Even in a loaded defensive line rotation, Thomas could be a key depth piece.

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.

Seahawks News

Kupp made it clear he is fully in on the Seahawks' 2026 season.

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.

Seahawks News

The former second-round pick diidn't want to be anywhere else but Seattle.

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.

After 14 seasons, the former Seahawks star appears to be calling it a career.

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.

After showing promise as a rookie, Wright will be in the mix for a roster spot.

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

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.

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