NFL will open 2026 season on a Wednesday for 2nd time ever with the champion Seahawks as host
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FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) after recovering a fumble by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc, File)FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates winning the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game over the New England Patriots, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)FILE - A member of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
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FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) after recovering a fumble by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc, File)
