The Seattle Seahawks are flying high in the 2025-26 NFL season, and after 16 weeks, they’re not just playoff-bound - they’re sitting at the top of the NFC with a 12-3 record. With two games left, the road to the No. 1 seed goes through them, and they’ve got the firepower, the coaching, and the momentum to finish strong.
A big part of that success? A core group of players who’ve stepped up in major ways - and six of them just earned Pro Bowl honors. But as is often the case with these selections, one deserving name didn’t make the cut, and it’s raising some eyebrows.
Six Seahawks Headed to the 2026 Pro Bowl
Let’s start with quarterback Sam Darnold, who’s writing one of the better comeback stories in recent memory. After being left for dead by most of the league before the 2024 season, Darnold turned heads in Minnesota, earning his first Pro Bowl nod.
Now in Seattle, he hasn’t missed a beat. This marks his second straight Pro Bowl appearance, and it’s well-earned.
He’s been efficient, poised, and - most importantly - consistent, guiding the Seahawks offense with a calm command that’s been missing in recent years.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has taken a massive leap in year two. Through Week 16, he leads the NFL in receiving yards - not just among sophomores, but everyone.
That kind of production doesn’t just happen. He’s become a go-to target in Seattle’s passing game, showing off elite route-running and hands that seem magnetized to the football.
This is his second Pro Bowl in as many years, and if he keeps this pace, he might as well have a reserved seat at the event for the next decade.
Special teams don’t always get the spotlight, but Rashid Shaheed is making sure his name stays in the mix. He’s headed to his second Pro Bowl as a return specialist, and it’s no fluke. His speed, vision, and ability to flip field position have been major assets for Seattle all season long.
On the defensive side, DeMarcus Lawrence has made an immediate impact in his first season with the Seahawks. Despite being new to the team, this will be his fifth Pro Bowl appearance - a testament to his consistency and ability to disrupt opposing offenses. He’s been a veteran anchor on a defense that’s been tough to move the ball against.
Leonard Williams is also making his second straight Pro Bowl as a Seahawk, and third overall. He’s been a force in the trenches, collapsing pockets and stuffing the run. His presence has helped elevate Seattle’s defensive front into one of the league’s most formidable units.
And then there’s Devon Witherspoon, the third-year corner who’s now three-for-three in Pro Bowl selections since entering the league. He’s not just talented - he’s electric.
Witherspoon plays with a swagger that’s backed up by production. He’s sticky in coverage, aggressive in run support, and always seems to be around the ball.
His energy is contagious, and his play is impossible to ignore.
The Notable Snub: Byron Murphy II
As great as the Pro Bowl news is for those six, there’s one glaring omission: Byron Murphy II. The defensive tackle is tied with Leonard Williams for the most sacks among interior linemen (seven), which is no small feat.
That kind of production from the inside is rare - and disruptive. Yet, he was left off the Pro Bowl roster.
It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially considering how much Murphy has meant to Seattle’s defensive success this season. His ability to generate pressure up the middle has forced quarterbacks off their spots and helped set the tone for the rest of the defense. If anything, his snub highlights how the Pro Bowl can sometimes be more about name recognition than performance.
As the Seahawks head into the final stretch of the regular season, Pro Bowl nods are nice - but the real goal is still out there. If this team keeps clicking the way it has, those six Pro Bowlers (and maybe one snubbed DT) might be too busy preparing for a bigger stage to even attend the festivities.