Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson - #3 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 206 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/29/1988 |
| Birthplace | Richmond, VA |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 3rd round, 12th pick by Seahawks |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 100.0 | 3118 | 26 |
Reports: Seahawks agree to terms with QB Jackson
The Seahawks moved quickly in their attempt to replace Matt Hasselbeck, as they reportedly have come to terms with QB Tarvaris Jackson.
Report: Seahawks will not re-sign Hasselbeck
The Seahawks will have a new starting quarterback in 2011, as they will not re-sign Matt Hasselbeck according to Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.
Report: Seahawks DT Cole in boot after ankle surgery
Seahawks DT Colin Cole underwent surgery on his left ankle a few weeks ago, according to Dave Mahler of 950-KJR in Seattle.
Seahawks confident Unger can get job done at center
We hear the Seahawks are comfortable entrusting third-year pro Max Unger with the starting center role, despite his limited play at the position at the pro level.
Seahawks need Curry to step up his game next season
Many close team observers believe much better production from 2009 first-round draft pick Aaron Curry is essential to a successful Seahawks defense.
NFC West best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the NFC West who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Dan Williams, Bradley Fletcher, Russell Okung and Anthony Davis.
NFC West's top 40 players
Doing his best Casey Kasem imitation, PFW executive editor Dan Arkush takes a stab at identifying the NFC West's top 40 players, regardless of position.
Qwest Field becoming CenturyLink Field
Qwest Field, the Seahawks' home stadium since 2002, will be renamed CenturyLink Field, it was revealed Monday.
DE Brock arrested after not paying bar bill
Seahawks DE Raheem Brock was arrested in Philadelphia Thursday night after he reportedly walked out on a $27 bar bill at a South Street club.
Appearances continue to be very deceiving in Seattle
Even though Matt Hasselbeck could not have seemed less like a lame duck at the Seahawks' largest players-only workout of the offseason late last week, the free-agent QB's status remains very uncertain.
Lockout limbo: Seahawks report
With NFL teams stuck in a state of limbo thanks to the lockout, we are looking at where teams stand as they await the opening of the 2011 league year. Today, we take a look at the Seahawks.
Milloy quietly mulling over future in Seattle
Mum remains the word on whether or not Seahawks veteran free agent SS Lawyer Milloy will return for a 16th NFL campaign.
Gallery remains good potential fit on Seahawks' O-line
Our sources in Seattle believe the Seahawks could have their sights set on Raiders free agent Robert Gallery to fill the team's hole at left guard and provide a strong veteran presence.
Hasselbeck remains very much in Seahawks' QB picture
Contrary to recent speculation that pre-lockout contract talks with QB Matt Hasselbeck had reached an impasse, we hear he remains very much open to discussing a new deal that would keep him in Seattle.
Round Four is for taking risks
Remember last season? Round Four was full of calculated gambles. Some of them even paid off. This year is no different, as shown with the Vikings' selection of Iowa DT Christian Ballard.
PLAYER NEWS
Wilson has been added to the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl after Atlanta's Matt Ryan withdrew due to an injury.|||||||
Wilson was added to the team on Monday. He will be the sixth Seahawks player in the game, joining offensive linemen Max Unger and Russell Okung, running back Marshawn Lynch, safety Earl Thomas and kick returner Leon Washington. Wilson threw for 3,118 yards and tied the NFL rookie record with 26 passing touchdowns in the regular season. His finest performance of the year came in Seattle's NFC playoff loss at Atlanta where Wilson threw for 385 yards and two touchdowns.
The last rookie quarterback standing in the NFL playoffs is Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a 24-14 victory over the Redskins on Sunday.|||||||
Wilson completed 15 of 26 passes for 187 yards and ran eight times for 67 yards. Next week's matchup against top-seeded Atlanta figures to be a good one since he has more playoff wins than counterpart Matt Ryan.
Wilson has tied Peyton Manning's NFL record for most touchdown passes by a rookie with 26 after a third-quarter score on Sunday against St. Louis.|||||||
After struggling to get Seattle's offense started for most of the game, Wilson found fullback Michael Robinson out of the backfield on a 10-yard TD with 2:09 left in the third quarter to give the Seahawks a 13-10 lead. That capped a run of three straight completions for Wilson to finish the drive.
Wilson completed 15 of 21 passes for 171 yards and four touchdowns with just one interception in the Seahawks' victory over the 49ers on Sunday night.|||||||
Wilson has 15 touchdowns and two interceptions over his last seven games. The Seahawks are 6-1 during that span.
Wilson went 14 of 23 for 205 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's win against Buffalo on Sunday, but made a great impact on the ground where he ran for a season-best 93 yards and three touchdowns.|||||||
Wilson, who has posted a triple-digit passer rating in five of his last six games, hadn't scored a rushing touchdown before Sunday.
