Corbin Smith 5/30/26 Corbin Smith 5/30/26

Seahawks Lose Nolan Teasley to Vikings, Creating Major Front Office Void

During the franchise’s re-ascent to Super Bowl champion over the past two-plus years, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider has been able to enjoy great continuity in the front office, maintaining all of his key confidants to oversee a tremendously successful roster reload.

But with a new season less than two months away, Schneider won’t have that same luxury coming out of the 2026 NFL Draft, as one of his longest-tenured staffers will be taking his talents to Minnesota.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, former Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley has accept the Vikings vacant general manager position following a second interview with the franchise. His departure will bring a 13-year tenure in the Pacific Northwest to an end as he now inherits the task of getting Minnesota back into contention in the rugged NFC North.

Graduating from Central Washington, Teasley began his rapid rise in Seattle’s scouting department as an intern in 2013, turning that opportunity into three years as a pro personnel scout for Schneider. Impressing in every role the organization awarded him, he stepped up to assistant director of pro personnel in 2017 and then spent five seasons as the director of pro personnel, overseeing everything in free agency and scouting players on other teams throughout the preseason.

Corbin Smith 4/20/26 Corbin Smith 4/20/26

‘It’s No Secret With Us’: Seahawks Hoping to Trade Back in First Round, Plus Other Pre-NFL Draft Takeaways

Just four days away from kicking off the 2026 NFL Draft, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald aren’t planning to give away state secrets as they prepare for their third draft together.

With that said, however, since Seattle only has four draft picks heading into Thursday night, Schneider made sure to make it clear to potentially interested parties during the team’s annual pre-draft press conference on Monday that the Seahawks are indeed open for business trying to trade down from No. 32 overall to recoup a pick or two. In the event that does happen, it would mark the third time in his 17 drafts where the team has traded out of the first round completely, last doing so back in 2017.

“It's no secret with us, guys,” Schneider said with a wry smile. “I mean, we have four picks and we'll be looking to move back and people are usually understanding that, you know, I think we tend to trade backwards, trade back.”

Nick Lee 4/9/26 Nick Lee 4/9/26

Three Trade-Down Scenarios for Seahawks During 2026 NFL Draft

It’s well-documented that the Seahawks have just four draft picks in the upcoming 2026 draft. That could mean the Seahawks aren’t enthused about the depth of the talent pool in this class. Whatever it means, it’s because they shipped fourth and fifth round picks to New Orleans for Rashid Shaheed (worth it). Cleveland agreed to send their 2026 sixth rounder for Seattle to send them Nick Harris and a seventh rounder.

Roy Robertson-Harris went to the Seahawks from the Jaguars, to whom Seattle shipped a sixth round pick.

For that reason, Seattle has just four picks in the first, second, third, and sixth rounds.

As we know, John Schneider is one of the bigger wheeler-and-dealers on draft day. He’s as savvy as any general manager in the NFL when trading down in the draft. By virtue of the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, they own the last pick of the first round.

Will Schneider opt to gain another pick or two and sacrifice his first-round pick in the process? It’s certainly possible.

Let’s explore three scenarios for the Seahawks trading down to recoup a pick or two later in the draft.

Corbin Smith 2/24/26 Corbin Smith 2/24/26

John Schneider, Seahawks Back to Business Fresh Off Super Bowl Title at NFL Combine

Capturing the ultimate prize in professional sports in Santa Clara, John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks made the most of their opportunity to bask in the limelight as Super Bowl champions earlier this month, including celebrating with nearly a million fans in downtown in a parade for the ages as they stood atop the NFL world.

But eventually, the confetti disappears and the suds stop flowing. After climbing back to the mountaintop for the second time in franchise history, it’s time for Schneider, coach Mike Macdonald, and the Seahawks to get back to work with sights on defending their title, and that process officially starts with the annual NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week.

From the outside, the combine draws the most attention for the measurements and athletic testing that takes place in Lucas Oil Stadium as more than 300 NFL hopefuls descend upon the Circle City, and the league milks that process with live televised workouts starting on Thursday. But for Schneider, Macdonald, and the rest of Seattle’s brass that flies in for the festivities, while they will be monitoring the testing process closely and value athleticism as much as anyone, it’s far from the most important business to tend to.

Corbin Smith 2/18/26 Corbin Smith 2/18/26

Seahawks Entering Great Unknown With Sale Now Imminent

Back in February 1996, the Seattle Seahawks already had one foot out the door with sights on moving to Anaheim, California, as then-owner Ken Behring cited the inability to secure a new stadium to replace an aging Kingdome as the primary reason for relocation.

Only 20 years into their existence as an NFL franchise, Behring’s efforts to move the team went as far as equipment being shipped to a facility in Anaheim that previously belonged to the Los Angeles Rams. In the middle of a 10-year drought without a playoff appearance, which still stands as the longest stretch in franchise history to this day, it was a tumultuous stretch for Seahawks fans on and off the field without certainty that the team would still be in town in the near future.

Thankfully for the 12s, after King County and the state of Washington sued Behring for a lease violation, the NFL stepped in with threats of massive fines, ultimately forcing Behring to halt his ambitious relocation plan and put the team up for sale. Paul Allen jumped in as the savior for the franchise, purchasing the Seahawks in 1997 and quickly securing a new stadium, ensuring the team would stay in the Pacific Northwest permanently.

Corbin Smith 1/22/26 Corbin Smith 1/22/26

Ranking Top 10 Moves Made by John Schneider to Fuel Seahawks Return to Title Contention

Through free agency, trades, the draft, and other bold moves, John Schneider rebuilt the Seahawks into a Super Bowl contender for the second time in his illustrious career, making him a slam dunk choice for Executive of the Year. Which moves stand out as his best?

Corbin Smith 1/18/26 Corbin Smith 1/18/26

‘We’re Relentless’: Deadline Brilliance Fuels Seahawks’ Beatdown of 49ers, Return to Contention

Tying a team record with a 35-point rout of the 49ers, the Seahawks sent a message to the rest of the NFL with an exclamation point, clinching a spot in the NFC Championship Game behind starring performances from three previous trade deadline acquisitions.

Corbin Smith 12/10/25 Corbin Smith 12/10/25

There’s No Debate: Seahawks GM John Schneider Should Be 2025 NFL Executive of the Year

The architect of a Super Bowl winner and double-digit playoff teams, John Schneider has done his best work yet calling the shots on his own with the Seahawks in 2025. It’s well past time for him to finally receive his due as the best of the best.

Corbin Smith 7/30/25 Corbin Smith 7/30/25

Analysis: Did Seahawks Make Right Call Extending John Schneider Early?

Thanks to a trigger in his contract after the 2025 NFL Draft, the ball started rolling for the Seahawks to extend John Schneider this spring, and now he will be tied to the franchise through at least the 2031 draft.

Corbin Smith 4/22/25 Corbin Smith 4/22/25

Takeaways From Seahawks’ John Schneider, Mike Macdonald Pre-Draft Media Availability

If you were hoping to learn who the Seahawks would pick with their 18th overall selection, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald weren’t about to give up any intel on that front. But they still had plenty to say in their annual pre-draft media availability on Monday.

Corbin Smith 4/1/25 Corbin Smith 4/1/25

Ranking John Schneider, Seahawks’ Draft Weekend Trades Since 2010

Since taking the reins as Seahawks general manager in 2010, John Schneider has been as active moving up and down the draft board as any executive in the NFL. What moves rank as his best? And which ones left him with the most remorse?

Corbin Smith 3/25/25 Corbin Smith 3/25/25

John Schneider’s Biggest Gamble Will Make or Break Seahawks’ 2025 Playoff Chances

When it comes to competing for an NFC West title and a return to the postseason, all eyes will be on Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp as newcomers filling big shoes. But the Seahawks will only go as far as their most maligned unit, which looks largely unchanged, performs under a new coaching staff.

Corbin Smith 3/8/25 Corbin Smith 3/8/25

What Now? Seahawks’ John Schneider Puts Career on the Line Trading Geno Smith

Three years ago, John Schneider managed to keep the Seahawks competitive after moving on from Russell Wilson. But with a better roster in tow this time around, pressure mounts with him tasked to find a quality replacement for Geno Smith at a critical time for the franchise.

Corbin Smith 2/25/25 Corbin Smith 2/25/25

How John Schneider, Seahawks Plan to Attack Offensive Line Deficiencies

Poor offensive line play has been a signature problem for the Seahawks over the years, but John Schneider will be counting on a revamped coaching staff and a new scheme to help turn the tide up front.

Corbin Smith 2/25/25 Corbin Smith 2/25/25

Seahawks GM John Schneider Provides Latest on Ernest Jones, Geno Smith Contract Negotiations

Conducting business behind the scenes, the Seahawks have sights set on striking new contracts with two of their most important players during or shortly after the annual NFL combine.

Corbin Smith 2/24/25 Corbin Smith 2/24/25

Full Steam Ahead For Mike Macdonald, Seahawks Entering 2025 NFL Combine

Mike Macdonald didn’t fly to Indianapolis for the NFL combine last season as he assembled his first coaching staff, but he will be on site this time around as the Seahawks launch a critical offseason.

Corbin Smith 2/21/25 Corbin Smith 2/21/25

Did John Schneider Offer Subtle Hint Seahawks Could Be Aggressive Pursuing O-Line Help?

When it comes to paying offensive linemen, John Schneider has been as frugal as any general manager in the NFL. Do his latest comments hint that the Seahawks may change their ways this offseason?

Seahawks Among Greatest Beneficiaries of Rising NFL Salary Cap

Corbin Smith 2/19/25 Corbin Smith 2/19/25

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Seahawks Among Greatest Beneficiaries of Rising NFL Salary Cap

John Schneider still has plenty of work left to do shoring up the Seahawks’ financials before free agency begins, but a skyrocketing salary cap will make the process easier.