Richard Sherman will return to a familiar stage when he raises the 12th Man Flag before the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 NFL season opener against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field.
The team announcement gives the Seahawks’ first home game a strong pregame focal point, with a Seahawks legend taking on one of the club’s most recognisable traditions. For fans at Lumen Field, it is a simple but fitting way to begin a new season.
A familiar face for the season opener
The Seahawks will host the New England Patriots in the opener, and Sherman’s role as flag raiser links the present-day team with one of its most prominent former players. It is the kind of ceremonial moment that carries weight in Seattle, where the 12th Man Flag has become part of the build-up to game day.
The announcement also sits alongside the club’s roster images, which were reflected as of June 8, 2026. But the key detail for supporters is the same one: Sherman will be the man handling the pregame duties before the first snap of the 2026 NFL season.
What it means for Seattle
There is nothing complicated about the message here. The Seahawks are marking the start of the season with one of their best-known figures, and that adds a layer of occasion to a home opener that already has plenty of interest.
When the New England Patriots arrive at Lumen Field, the atmosphere will be shaped first by the flag, and then by the football. For Seattle, Sherman’s involvement is a reminder of how much the club values its history at the same time as it prepares for what comes next.
