The Former Hawk Who Wants a Piece of Seattle in Week 1
Coby Bryant is ready to come home and make a statement. The cornerback who spent time with the Seahawks is looking to face his old team in Week 1, according to reporting, and you know that kind of matchup gets personal real fast. Nothing gets a player fired up like suiting up against the place where you came from, especially right out of the gate when the whole season is ahead of you.
A Familiar Foe on Opening Sunday
Week 1 matchups matter. They set the tone for everything that follows, and if Bryant gets his wish, he'll be lining up against Sam Darnold and the Seahawks offense right from the jump. Under Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, Seattle is hoping to make noise this season. But having a guy who knows the system, who knows what the Hawks are trying to do, across the line of scrimmage? That's the kind of wrinkle that can derail an opener before things even get rolling.
What's at Stake
For the Seahawks, Week 1 is always crucial. You want to start fast, build momentum, and get the fan base at Lumen Field energized early. But facing a motivated former player who's got something to prove? That's a test you don't always see coming. Bryant's got the tape study, the preparation, and the edge that comes with facing your old team. Seattle's got Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp to work with on offense, which is weapons plenty, but the secondary has to be locked in from day one.
This is the kind of story that makes the NFL fun. Bryant gets his showcase, the Seahawks get their first real challenge of 2026, and fans get to see how this team responds when it matters most right out of the chute.
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