John Clayton

John Clayton was a longtime NFL insider and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame best known for his tenure with ESPN. He hosted The John Clayton Show from 8-11 a.m. on Seattle Sports each Saturday, and was a sideline reporter on Seahawks Radio Network game broadcasts. John passed away in March 2022, and is survived by his wife Patricia.

JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 13, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks excel in every phase against Texans in blowout win

Even though it took until the second half to take control, the Seahawks blew out the Houston Texans 33-13. John Clayton breaks down the win.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 10, 2021
‘Most ridiculous story I’ve ever covered’: Clayton on Seahawks-Wilson trade rumors

John Clayton has covered the NFL for 50 years and can't recall a more "ridiculous" story than Seahawks QB Russell Wilson trade rumors.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 6, 2021
Clayton: Russell Wilson looks like himself as Seahawks take step in right direction

Everyone was asking was what it would take for the Seahawks to win again. The answer was simple. They needed Russell Wilson to play like himself.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 3, 2021
Clayton: Things don’t look so good for Seahawks against 49ers

The Seahawks have done well against the 49ers in recent years, but John Clayton has a bad feeling about the upcoming matchup.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 30, 2021
Clayton: Hard to believe, but struggling Seahawks only getting worse

At 3-8, the Seahawks are only better than one other team in the NFC and are getting less out of their offense than any team in the league.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 28, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks’ struggling offense has 2 big issues to fix

The NFL has evolved into a game built around red zone success and third down conversions. That’s where the 3-7 Seahawks are in trouble.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 22, 2021
Clayton: The Seahawks’ problems that are resulting in a vicious cycle

The Seahawks are stuck in a bad pattern. John Clayton breaks down the issues that have mounted for the struggling 3-7 team.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 19, 2021
Clayton: Injuries dominate conversation around Seahawks-Cardinals clash

The leadup to the divisional clash between the Seahawks and Cardinals is filled with injuries to stars on both sides, John Clayton writes.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 15, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks can’t afford another loss this week after falling to 3-6

The Seahawks could still realistically get to nine wins, but after a shutout loss to the Packers, they need to right the ship quick.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 12, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks healthy at key time in critical game for playoff hopes

The Seahawks face a big task in Green Bay in a game that would greatly boost their playoff hopes, and they have big reinforcements to do so.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 8, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks in for huge week with Russell Wilson back, OBJ a possibility

The Seahawks return from the bye with big news, John Clayton writes, with Russell Wilson returning and the potential to add Odell Beckham Jr.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 5, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks may be getting stronger while rivals have QB problems

While some top NFC teams are missing their QBs, the Seahawks may have Russell Wilson back next week and might be able to add a wide receiver.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 1, 2021
Clayton: Why Seahawks are trending up going into their bye week

John Clayton takes a close look at what the Seahawks got right in Sunday's win and why things are looking up for when they return from a bye.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 29, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks in must-win game against Jaguars and familiar faces

Before entering their bye week, the Seahawks first must get a win over the lowly Jaguars to keep their season alive, John Clayton writes.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 26, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks are finding out the cost of losing an elite QB

Monday night’s 13-10 Seahawks loss to the Saints is the classic example of what happens when you go from an elite quarterback to a backup.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 22, 2021
Clayton: At 2-4, pressure’s on for the Seahawks at pivotal point in season

The Seahawks need a win in the worst way Monday night against the 3-2 Saints. John Clayton breaks down the matchup and why it's so pivotal.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 18, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks may be 2-4, but they’re also making needed progress

The Seahawks may have come away with a tough OT loss to the Steelers, but John Clayton says there was plenty of good for Seattle in Week 6.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 15, 2021
Clayton: Why banged-up, struggling Seahawks have a shot vs Steelers

The Seahawks will be without Russell Wilson and Chris Carson on Sunday, but the Pittsburgh Steelers has their own share of issues.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 11, 2021
Clayton: Where the Seahawks currently stand after Russell Wilson’s injury

With Russell Wilson out of action, John Clayton takes a look at where the Seahawks stand at quarterback and as a team in general.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 8, 2021
Clayton: This Seahawks season has reached crisis mode

After losing to the Rams, the Seahawks are in trouble, John Clayton says. He breaks down where the 2-3 Hawks stand with Russell Wilson hurt.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 4, 2021
Clayton: Why it looks like Seahawks found themselves in win over 49ers

Pete Carroll kept saying the Seahawks would find themselves. It took until the second quarter, but they did to save the early part of the season.
JOHN CLAYTON | Oct 1, 2021
Clayton: Seahawks’ offense can take advantage of 49ers injuries in must-win game

The Seahawks are in a must-win situation against the San Francisco 49ers. John Clayton breaks down the matchup and injury reports.
JOHN CLAYTON | Sep 27, 2021
Clayton: What Seahawks need to fix before season slips away from them

When it rains, it pours, and that appears to be the case for the 1-2 Seahawks as nothing seems to be going right three weeks into the season.
JOHN CLAYTON | Sep 24, 2021
Clayton: What to watch for as Seahawks look to get back on track vs Vikings

As the Seahawks prepare for a Week 3 showdown with the Vikings, John Clayton breaks down the matchup and what Seattle must do to win.