Ready for ‘Next Chapter,’ Rylie Mills Poised to Capture Bigger Role on Seahawks’ Defensive Line

In their 50 seasons as a franchise, the Seattle Seahawks have appeared in four Super Bowls, with unexpected stars from Kelly Herndon to Malcolm Smith to Chris Matthews shining in every single one of those games regardless of the final outcome.

Helping the Seahawks claim their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history in February, Super Bowl LX proved to be no exception. Playing in just his sixth NFL game, Rylie Mills emphatically etched his name in the history books, picking the perfect time to record his first career NFL sack by bringing down Patriots quarterback Drake Maye - as well as bullied guard Jared Wilson - in the backfield after unleashing a menacing bull rush that steered his blocker into the pocket faster than the blink of an eye.

Teammates mobbed the rookie defensive end out of Notre Dame as he rose from ground howling in delight, with linebacker Ernest Jones accidently managing to knock him over during the post-play celebration. The electric sack put a positive finish on a challenging first season for Mills, who overcame a lengthy recovery from a torn ACL that cost him most of his first season in the Pacific Northwest to make an unexpected impact on the biggest stage in sports.