Connor Benintendi

Connor Benintendi

Joined: May 28, 2024

Connor J. Benintendi is a graduate of Western Washington University and began his sports journalism career working in local news, covering almost every sport imaginable at the high school and NCAA levels. He’s been covering the Seattle Seahawks since 2024 and began reporting on the WNBA’s Seattle Storm in 2025.

Sep 25, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics co-owner and alternate governor Aditya Mittal speaks during a press conference at Auerbach Center.

Jan 29, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; A Seattle Seahawks Riddell speedflex helmet.

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks during the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field.

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) speaks during the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field.

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (88) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium.

Seahawks News

Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury got himself another player to evaluate.

Jan 5, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and quarterback Geno Smith (7) walk out of the tunnel for pregame warmups before the start of the NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

Seahawks News

An unexpected former Seahawks duo could be joining forces in New York.

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (RB15) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Seahawks News

John Schneider has clearly learned from past mistakes over a decade ago.

Sep 23, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs defensive lineman Caleb Fox (90) and safety Bud Clark (21) celebrate during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the SMU Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Seahawks News

Mike Macdonald got another perfect prototype player for his defense at a great value.

Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) tries to keep Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) at bay as he runs up the sidelines in the third quarter at Ford Field.

Seahawks News

After adding Jadarian Price, the Seahawks' running back room was a bit crowded.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Toledo defensive back Andre Fuller (DB10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks are adding more depth to their defensive secondary.

Nov 28, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (1) reacts during the second half against the Utah Utes at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Seahawks News

Sam Darnold has plenty of offensive weapons after the Seahawks added another receiver.

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs safety Bud Clark (26) reacts against the Georgia Bulldogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

Seahawks News

The Seahawks got themselves a player with high aspirations on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Memphis' Marcello Bussey (6) has the ball pulled out of his hands by Arkansas' Julian Neal (23) during the game between Memphis and Arkansas at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on September 20, 2025.

Defense was a priority for the Seahawks after losing a few big pieces this offseason.

Sep 23, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs safety Bud Clark (21) celebrates after he intercepts an SMU Mustangs pass during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Mike Macdonald has options on the back-end of the defense once again.

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks at Arizona Stadium.

The Seahawks should target these players in the second and third rounds of the draft.

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price celebrates scoring a touchdown during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend.

After suggesting they already had confidence in their running backs, the Seahawks threw a curve ball.