Months after winning Super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks emphasized moving forward as they prepare for the 2026 season. Tight end AJ Barner called the championship "awesome" but said it's "in the past," adding he's "ready to turn the page" and "play some new football." Coach Mike Macdonald introduced the phrase "Run it forward" to reflect the team's mindset, noting he hasn't sensed "an ounce of complacency" from players. Macdonald praised the team's handling of success, saying they've continued to search for ways to improve.

Defensive tackle Leonard Williams echoed this, stating no one is "patting themselves on the back" and that everyone understands they must "start from the bottom all over again" to reach the top. Williams called the championship parade "one of the most special moments" of his life but said he "quickly forgot" about the game after his wife gave birth to their first child. The team remains focused on growth, with Macdonald calling Week 1 "the first step in this journey" as they aim to become only the third team this century to repeat as Super Bowl champions.