Russell Baxter

Russell Baxter

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

Russell S. Baxter has been writing and researching the game of football for more than 40 years, and on numerous platforms. That includes television, as he spent more than two decades at ESPN, and was part of shows that garnered five Emmy Awards. He also spent the 2015 NFL season with Thursday Night Football on CBS/NFLN.

Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell (8) celebrates a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) rushes the ball and is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp speaks during the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) runs with the football against Stanford Cardinal safety Darrius Davis (29) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The Super Bowl champion Seahawks have a big hole to fill in the offensive backfield.

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) speaks during the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The talented Seahawks have what it takes to repeat as Super Bowl champions.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

The defending Super Bowl champions can't whiff when it comes to adding offensive line help.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

John Schneider could be looking for running back help in April's draft.

Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.

Seahawks News

The eventual Super Bowl champs caught fire the second half of 2025 and rolled in the playoffs. Still, Seattle Seahawks’ GM John Schneider needs to shore up a weak spot.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Seahawks News

Will the Seahawks use the franchise tag on the Super Bowl LX MVP?

Oct 10, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yards after the catch against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Seahawks' GM John Schneider could poach the rival Niners during free agency.

Dec 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) celebrates after a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The reigning Super Bowl champion could lose a talented defender to a division rival.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald interacts with fans during the Super Bowl LX World Champions parade.

The Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX win over the New England Patriots was a total team effort, but the improvement of one position group is arguably the biggest reason behind their success.

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Chase Bisontis (71) blocks the rush during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Seahawks could select an offensive lineman in Round 1 for the second straight year.

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. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Klint Kubiak was challenged each week by the Seattle coaching staff to be better

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy on the podium after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Sam Darnold's resiliency was on full display down the stretch in 2025.