1996 Seattle Seahawks season
The 1996 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 21st season in the National Football League, the 21st playing their home games at the Kingdome and the second under head coach head coach Dennis Erickson. They were unable to improve on their 8–8 record, finished the season 7–9, and missing the playoffs for the 8th consecutive season.
Owner Ken Behring unsuccessfully attempted to move the team to southern California. The team was sold to Paul Allen in June 1997.| Round/Pick | Player | Position | College |
| 1/21 | Pete Kendall | Offensive Guard | Boston College |
| 2/46 | Fred Thomas | Defensive Back | Tennessee-Martin |
| 3/77 | Robert Barr | Offensive Tackle | Rutgers |
| 3/91 | Reggie Brown | Running Back | Fresno State |
| 4/99 | Phillip Daniels | Defensive End | Georgia |
| 4/131 | Eric Unverzagt | Linebacker | Wisconsin |
| 6/184 | Reggie Green | Offensive Guard | Florida |
| 6/209 | T. J. Cunningham | Defensive Back | Colorado |
| 7/225 | Johnie Church | Defensive End | Florida |
Personnel
Staff
Final roster
- Starters in bold.
- Denotes players that were selected for the 1997 Pro Bowl.
Schedule
Preseason
Regular season
Divisional matchups have the AFC West playing the NFC Central.Standings
Game summaries
Preseason
Week P1: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Regular Season
Week 5: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 9: vs. San Diego Chargers
Week 10: vs. Houston Oilers
Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 13: vs. Oakland Raiders
Week 14 at Denver Broncos
Week 15: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 17: at Oakland Raiders
