Legendary Hall of Fame Reporter

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 | Aug 2, 2017
Clayton: While pricey, Chancellor’s extension made sense for Seahawks

Paying Kam Chancellor $12 million a year is a bit of a risk given his injury history, but he's still one of the NFL's best strong safeties not to mention a leader in Seattle's locker room, writes John Clayton.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 29, 2017
Most Intriguing Seahawks: No. 1, CB Richard Sherman

"Brock and Salk" concluded its countdown of the 20 Most Intriguing Seahawks with cornerback Richard Sherman. John Clayton writes about where things stand after several moths of drama with the All-Pro cornerback.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 27, 2017
Most Intriguing Seahawks: No. 6, DL Malik McDowell

"Brock and Salk" continued its countdown of the 20 Most Intriguing Seahawks with Malik McDowell. John Clayton writes that five sacks isn't out of the question for the rookie defensive lineman.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 25, 2017
Clayton: Where Seahawks’ Russell Wilson ranks among NFL’s best QBs

John Clayton ranks the 10 best quarterbacks in the NFL and explains why he has the Seahawks' Russell Wilson in the middle of that group.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 20, 2017
Clayton: Can the Seahawks keep their all-time great safety duo of Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor together?

The Seahawks have a historically great safety duo in Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas. John Clayton writes that Seattle can keep that going by extending Chancellor and possibly reducing his snaps.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 15, 2017
Most Intriguing Seahawks: No. 11, RT Germain Ifedi

"Brock and Salk" continued its countdown of the 20 Most Intriguing Seahawks with Germain Ifedi. John Clayton writes that Ifedi is back at his more natural position, right tackle.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 13, 2017
Clayton: Seahawks’ pass-rush could be among NFL’s best in 2017

The Seahawks had 42 sack in 2016, tied for third-most in the NFL, but John Clayton writes that Seattle's pass-rush could be even better in 2017.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 9, 2017
Most Intriguing Seahawks: No. 16, DT Jarran Reed

"Brock and Salk" continued its countdown of the 20 Most Intriguing Seahawks with defensive tackle Jarran Reed. John Clayton writes that Reed could follow Frank Clark in making a second-year jump.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jul 3, 2017
Clayton: Breaking down the Seahawks’ roster competitions

The Seahawks had an influx of new players on offense in 2016. Looking over the position competitions for training camp, it appears it will be a similar case on defense in 2017.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 29, 2017
Clayton: The most important, least heralded members of the Seahawks’ front office

When teams start looking for help in their front offices late in the offseason, they tend to look at the unsung members of the Seahawks' personnel department, writes John Clayton.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 23, 2017
Clayton: What new deals for NFL’s top QBs will mean for Russell Wilson

John Clayton examines what Derek Carr's new deal and those that will follow for other top quarterbacks will mean for the Seahawks' Russell Wilson.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 21, 2017
Clayton’s offseason wrap-up: Seahawks’ depth at running back, receiver should yield stiff competition

John Clayton reviews the Seahawks' offseason program and looks ahead to training camp, where he expects the top competitions to be at running back and wide receiver.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 16, 2017
Clayton: Richard Sherman, Seahawks do their best to put ESPN story to bed

Richard Sherman, like other Seahawks have done, used his words to state that the team is past issues from their Super Bowl loss and show his support for Russell Wilson.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 14, 2017
Clayton: Seahawks, Kam Chancellor face hurdles in getting extension done

With Kam Chancellor a free agent after the 2017 season, the Seahawks either have to extend him or risk starting the end of the Legion of Boom, writes John Clayton.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 10, 2017
Clayton: Tom Cable has reason for being excited about Seahawks O-line

Even though the Seahawks offensive line was ranked last by Pro Football Focus in 2016, Tom Cable is right to be excited about 2017's group, writes John Clayton.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 7, 2017
Clayton: George Fant’s development at left tackle could lead him back into the Seahawks’ starting lineup

George Fant appears to be the favorite to be the Seahawks' starting left tackle again in 2017, which is incredible given his career path, writes John Clayton.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 3, 2017
Clayton: Pete Carroll had right answers to questions about issues in Seahawks’ locker room

Faced with several questions about the state of the Seahawks locker room on Friday, head coach Pete Carroll handled them perfectly, writes John Clayton.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jun 1, 2017
Clayton: Why Russell Wilson could be poised for a huge 2017 season

John Clayton expects Russell Wilson to benefit from an improved running game and a more experienced offensive line than what the Seahawks had in 2016.
JOHN CLAYTON | May 26, 2017
Clayton: What ESPN story reveals about Seahawks, Richard Sherman

John Clayton dives into Seth Wickersham's ESPN The Magazine story about the Seahawks and explains what it reveals about the team and why it presents an opportunity.
JOHN CLAYTON | May 23, 2017
John Clayton: Late Seahawks great Cortez Kennedy was a trendsetter who always left you with a smile

John Clayton remembers late Hall of Fame defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, who Clayton covered during much of his career, including his dominant 1992 season.
JOHN CLAYTON | May 19, 2017
Clayton: Do Seahawks favor Russell Wilson? Just as much as any team with a star quarterback

John Clayton shares his view on three Seahawks stories from this week, including why reported resentment for Russell Wilson by teammates is nothing out of the ordinary.
JOHN CLAYTON | May 16, 2017
Clayton: Biggest question for Colin Kaepernick, Seahawks will be money

If Colin Kaepernick ends up being the Seahawks' backup quarterback in 2017, it will have to come at a price that would be a steal for Seattle, writes John Clayton.
JOHN CLAYTON | May 12, 2017
Clayton: What to watch for during the Seahawks’ rookie minicamp

John Clayton lists 12 things he's looking forward to watching at the Seahawks' rookie minicamp, including the footwork of third-round pick Shaquill Griffin at corberback.
JOHN CLAYTON | May 11, 2017
Clayton: Seahawks took a different approach to free agency in 2017

With the NFL's unrestricted free-agency period ending this week, John Clayton looks at how the Seahawks took a different approach this year.