The Seattle Seahawks added a new twist to the NFL tradition known as the rookie dinner on Thursday. Typically, either an entire NFL team or a position group will go out to dinner at some point in the season and saddle its rookies with the entire bill,

Every NFL season ushers in brand-new rookie players coming out of college and elsewhere. Naturally, the rookies are involved in some light hazing that includes horrible haircuts, carrying equipment, and the ever-popular insanely priced dinner bill.

The rookie was left stunned after a prank played by his teammates at a team dinner on Thursday night. The prank, which has become a lighthearted tradition for rookies in the NFL, involved Murphy being handed a dinner bill that appeared to total a jaw-dropping $155,788.77, including a hefty $23,000 tip.

Which, yes, means that in the shadows of Hollywood, Smith on Sunday could be referred to as having a chance to play the role of the $6 million man. The incentives are part of a three-year contract he signed in March 2023. That deal initially was reported to be worth up to $105 million over three years.

For one thing, there's a lot of money on the line in potential bonuses for head coach Mike Macdonald and his players. Macdonald told reporters earlier this week he'll be playing his starters in an effort to get that 10th win of the season.

Lockett says he’s thought of the possibility Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams will be his final game for Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks could be in a state of further transition this offseason, especially when it comes to franchise legends. There has been much speculation about the fate of wide receiver Tyler Lockett,

With declining stats and a big salary-cap number next season, Sunday's game could be the last with the Seahawks for Tyler Lockett. It wouldn't be an acrimonious split.