The Seattle Seahawks had a disappointing 2021 campaign, finishing the year with a losing record and no trip to the playoffs. But the season wasn’t a complete dud, with a number of highlights and memorable plays.
Now that the year is in the books – the Seahawks have awarded their 2021 season honors to players and plays deserving of recognition.
Below are the winners:
Offensive MVP: Wide receiver Tyler Lockett
Defensive MVP: Safety Quandre Diggs
Special Teams MVP: Linebacker/Fullback Nick Bellore
Best Rookie, Offense: Offensive Tackle Jake Curhan
Most Promising Debut: Defensive end Darrell Taylor
Best Newcomer: Guard Gabe Jackson
Unsung Hero: Defensive tackle Al Woods
Best Finish: Running back Rashaad Penny
Best Year Two Leap: Linebacker Jordyn Brooks
Best play offense: Russell Wilson to Freddie Swain in the corner of the end zone.
Best play defense: Carlos Dunlap sack in Seattle’s Week-13 win over the 49ers.
Best play special teams: Michael Dickson’s double punt against the Rams.
Trend to continue in 2022: Run game success on both sides of the ball.
Thing to improve in 2022: The pass rush and takeaways on defense.
