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Wilson carries the transition: the Seattle Seahawks story
Franchise era
2017—2021
Wilson carries the transition
Seattle Seahawks
The story in one sentence
The Legion dispersed, but Wilson's deep passing and Wagner's consistency kept Seattle in the playoffs until the partnership reached its limit.
The defense changes while the winning continues
Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner and Tyler Lockett gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for after the wilson trade.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2017
What came before
Pete Carroll built a young, physical roster that overwhelmed Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII and returned the next year before a goal-line interception.
2019-01-05
Wild Card: Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys
2020-01-05
Wild Card: Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles
2020-01-12
Divisional Round: Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers
After 2021
What came next
Seattle received a vast package for Wilson, watched Smith revive his career and began the franchise's first coaching transition in fourteen years.
The core