The Seattle Seahawks franchise recently turned 50 years old. On June 4, 1974 the NFL awarded an expansion team to the city of Seattle, and the rest is history. To celebrate the organization’s 50th birthday, today let’s rank the best players to ever put on a Seahawks uniform.
Here are the 50 best players in franchise history, according to their Approximate Value by Pro Football Reference. *Center Justin Britt and left tackle Duane Brown tied Michael Bennett at 44 AV.
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before…8 Aug 1996: Defensive back Robert Blackmon of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during a pre-season…SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 17: Center Robbie Tobeck #61 of the Seattle Seahawks prepares for the snap…(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)Getty ImagesNov 9, 1987; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Jets receiver Al Toon (88)…Getty ImagesGetty ImagesDec 4, 1988; Foxboro, MA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks tackle Bryan Millard (71) in action…SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior…9 Sep 2001: Steve Hutchinson #76 of the Seattle Seahawks approaches the line of scrimmage with…Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins receiver Mark Duper (85) tries to…September 12, 2010, Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) audibles a play against…Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks running back Curt Warner (28) celebrates…Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) wears sticker to…Oct 30, 2011; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24), left, talks with…Manny Rubio-USA TODAY SportsOtto Greule /Allsport(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) celebrates his game-winning…Jan 22, 2006; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver (82) Darrell Jackson scores a touchdown…RENTON, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 01: A general view of the press conference stage, microphone, backdrop and…NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 28: Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane #92 of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to…Oct 2, 1988; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks guard Edwin Bailey (65) on the…December 16, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) catches a…Stephen Dunn/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 18: Running back Curt Warner #28 of the Seattle Seahawks runs around…Otto Greule Jr. /AllsportUSA TODAY SportsOct. 16, 2005; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard (62) Chris Gray against the Houston Texans…Al Bello/AllsportPhoto credit: Getty ImagesDec 13, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) and linebacker KJ…TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Shaun Alexander #37 of the Seattle Seahawks stands on the field…NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 24: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball after…RVR Photos-USA TODAY SportsUnknown date; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn (10) throws the ball…Dick Raphael-USA TODAY SportsNov 16, 1986; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jeff Bryant (77) in…Sep 9, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) returns a interception…Oct 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) talks to side…GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks waves during…25 Oct 1987: Quarterback Dave Krieg of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass the ball during…Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jacob Green (79) tries…Cortez Kennedy-GettyImages-719068PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 2: Walter Jones #71 of the Seattle Seahawks is introduced on the field…Dec 29, 1984; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (44) in action…Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) jogs on the…Jan 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes the field for…
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