Seahawks GM Hands Out Jesus Figures at Super Bowl Parade

John Schneider distributed small religious figurines to fans during the team's championship celebration.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 7:15pm

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During the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, team General Manager John Schneider was seen handing out small figures of Jesus Christ to fans along the route. Schneider, who is open about his Catholic faith, also gave an emotional speech acknowledging several players who had lost family members over the past year.

Why it matters

Schneider's decision to distribute religious items at a public event has sparked discussion about the role of personal beliefs in professional sports. While some view it as an appropriate expression of faith, others have raised concerns about the potential for it to be seen as an endorsement by the team.

The details

Schneider, who has been the Seahawks' GM since 2024 and has been with the team since 2010, handed out small figurines of Jesus Christ to fans lining the parade route. The gesture is not entirely surprising given Schneider's well-known Catholic beliefs. During his comments from the stage, Schneider also acknowledged several players who had lost loved ones in the past year, including Ernest Jones, Jake Bobo, Drew Lock, and Charles Cross, who lost their fathers, and Tyron Broden, who lost two brothers.

  • The Seattle Seahawks held their Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

John Schneider

The General Manager and President of Football Operations for the Seattle Seahawks since 2024, and has been with the team since 2010.

Ernest Jones

A Seattle Seahawks player who lost his father in the past year.

Jake Bobo

A Seattle Seahawks player who lost his father in the past year.

Drew Lock

A Seattle Seahawks player who lost his father in the past year.

Charles Cross

A Seattle Seahawks player who lost his father in the past year.

Tyron Broden

A Seattle Seahawks player who lost two brothers in the past year.

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What they’re saying

“So many players and team members had lost loved ones over the last year or so.”

— John Schneider, General Manager and President of Football Operations, Seattle Seahawks (Breitbart)

What’s next

The Seahawks organization has not indicated any further plans related to Schneider's distribution of religious items at the parade.

The takeaway

Schneider's gesture has sparked debate about the appropriate role of personal beliefs in professional sports, raising questions about whether it was an inclusive expression of faith or could be seen as an endorsement by the team.