Seahawks Announce 2026 Offseason Program Dates

The team's voluntary workouts will begin on April 20 ahead of mandatory minicamp in June.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:51am

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The NFL has released the dates for all teams' 2026 offseason workout programs, including the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks will start their voluntary offseason program on April 20, followed by Organized Team Activity (OTA) workouts in late May and early June, and a mandatory minicamp from June 9-11.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' offseason program is crucial for building team chemistry and preparing players for the upcoming season. Head coach Mike Macdonald has emphasized the importance of high player attendance, which was a key factor in the team's Super Bowl LX victory last year.

The details

The Seahawks' offseason schedule mirrors that of most other NFL teams, with the exception of teams that hired new head coaches this offseason. Those teams are allowed to start their programs earlier. The Seahawks' voluntary workouts will be followed by OTAs on May 26, May 28-29, June 1 and June 3-4, leading up to the mandatory minicamp from June 9-11. Macdonald noted that the team will stagger the return of veteran players to allow them more time off after the Super Bowl run.

  • The Seahawks' offseason program will begin on April 20.
  • OTA workouts will take place on May 26, May 28-29, June 1 and June 3-4.
  • The mandatory minicamp will be held from June 9-11.

The players

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who emphasized the importance of high player attendance in the offseason program to the team's success.

Ivan Lewis

The director of player performance and development for the Seattle Seahawks.

Danny Van Dijk

The head strength coach for the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“We would not be here if the guys didn't buy-in the way they did and work the way they did in the offseason. And it's easier said than done. You can ask until your blue in the face for them to come to our offseason program. If you haven't built something out the way that (director of player performance and development) Ivan (Lewis) and (head strength coach) Danny (Van Dijk) and the rest of the guys built out, and our coaches create an environment where they feel like they can come in and get great work in and spend time with their teammates and actually improve as a player, if you're not doing those things to back it up, guys aren't going to want to come.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach

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The takeaway

The Seahawks' offseason program is crucial for building team chemistry and preparing players for the upcoming season. Head coach Mike Macdonald has emphasized the importance of high player attendance, which was a key factor in the team's Super Bowl LX victory last year.