Abe Lucas Takes a Bump, but Seahawks Keep the Party Rolling in Super Bowl 60 Parade
Let’s be clear: the Seattle Seahawks are riding high right now. Fresh off their 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60, the city turned out in force to celebrate its first major sports championship in over a decade. The energy in Emerald City was electric - over a million fans lining the streets, blue and green confetti in the air, and players soaking in the moment from atop parade buses.
But for veteran offensive tackle Abe Lucas, the celebration came with an unexpected - and very literal - bump in the road.
As one of the buses rolled through downtown Seattle, Lucas, caught up in the moment like the rest of us, didn’t see a streetlight coming. He took a shot to the head, drawing gasps from the crowd and cameras alike.
Fortunately, he stayed upright, didn’t fall off the bus, and appeared to be just fine afterward. All things considered, it could’ve been much worse.
Chalk it up as a battle scar from a championship celebration.
And make no mistake: Lucas has every reason to celebrate.
Seattle’s offensive line was a major storyline this season, and Lucas played a pivotal role in its resurgence. Just a few years ago, the line was a glaring weakness during the final stretch of Russell Wilson’s time in Seattle.
Fast-forward to today, and it’s a completely different story. This group gave Sam Darnold the time and protection he needed to lead the Seahawks to a title - and Lucas was right in the middle of it.
According to Pro Football Focus, Lucas posted a 75.6 overall grade in 2025, ranking 24th among 89 qualifying offensive tackles. His pass-blocking grade was even better - 76.8, good for 18th at the position. Those aren’t just solid numbers; they’re the kind of metrics that reflect consistency, technique, and trust - all critical when you're anchoring an offensive line during a championship run.
And the line didn’t just protect Darnold - it helped power one of the league’s most dynamic rushing attacks. Even after losing Zach Charbonnet to a season-ending injury in the Divisional Round against the 49ers, the Seahawks didn’t miss a beat. Kenneth Walker III stepped up in a big way, especially in the Super Bowl, where he racked up 135 rushing yards and looked virtually unstoppable against a Patriots defense that had no answers.
Meanwhile, Darnold was sacked just once in the big game. On the other side?
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye hit the turf six times and lost two fumbles. That disparity in protection and pocket presence told the story of the game - and Seattle’s offensive line, led in part by Lucas, was the difference.
So yeah, getting clocked by a streetlight during the parade? Not ideal.
But for Abe Lucas, it’s just a minor bruise in the middle of a career-defining moment. He helped bring a Lombardi Trophy back to Seattle.
That’s the kind of legacy that lasts a lot longer than a sore forehead.