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Notre Dame Players Powering Seahawks
Seahawks build NFL powerhouse with four former Notre Dame stars.
In brief
Seahawks build NFL powerhouse with four former Notre Dame stars. Seahawks now have four former Notre Dame players on their roster, including Quenton Nelson and Jadarian Price, after trading for Nelson to strengthen their offense. Originally reported by Notre Dame Fighting Irish On SI.
NFL Talent Uptick
Forty former Fighting Irish players are on NFL rosters this season, the sixth-most among colleges.
Seahawks' Notre Dame Connection
Four former Notre Dame players now play for the Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Seahawks' Recent Moves
The Seahawks added Quenton Nelson, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, from the Indianapolis Colts to strengthen their offensive line.
Seahawks' Super Bowl Impact
Defensive tackle Rylie Mills and safety Julian Love made their first professional sacks and interceptions in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory over the Patriots.
Trade Details
The Seahawks traded a 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick for Quenton Nelson from the Colts.
Player Status
Jadarian Price missed four games due to a chest injury but is back practicing, while Nelson prepares for Monday night's game against the Bears.
Notre Dame Fan Perspective
A former Bears fan says his nfl rooting interest centers around former Notre Dame players having success.
Historical Context
Former Notre Dame players last starred in a Super Bowl game with the 49ers in 1990.
The takeaway
Seahawks now have four former Notre Dame players on their roster, including Quenton Nelson and Jadarian Price, after trading for Nelson to strengthen their offense.
