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 | Mar 23, 2020
Clayton: Seahawks checking off offseason boxes with Dunbar, O-line

The Seahawks have added a lot on their offensive line and made a big splash Monday in reportedly getting Quinton Dunbar. John Clayton breaks down how Seattle is checking off boxes of team needs.
JOHN CLAYTON | Mar 19, 2020
Clayton: How has patience paid off for the Seahawks in free agency?

The Seahawks have, again, taken a more patient approach to free agency. John Clayton explains why that has worked again thus far for Seattle.
JOHN CLAYTON | Mar 17, 2020
Clayton: Some dominoes have fallen in Seahawks’ favor in Clowney pursuit

The Seahawks are taking things slowly in free agency, and a few things are working in their favor in their pursuit to re-sign Jadeveon Clowney.
JOHN CLAYTON | Mar 10, 2020
Clayton: What you need to know as Seahawks prepare for free agency

A few former Seahawks are rumored to be in the mix for potential returns to the team. John Clayton breaks down that and all of the other Seahawks notes you need to keep tabs on going into free agency next week.
JOHN CLAYTON | Mar 5, 2020
Clayton: A Seahawks trade for Yannick Ngakoue would make plenty of sense

The Seahawks are reportedly interested in a trade for one-time Pro Bowl DE Yannick Ngakoue, according to Tony Pauline of ProFootballNetwork.com. John Clayton explains why the reported terms Seattle would have to agree to make all kinds of sense.
JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 28, 2020
Clayton: Latest Seahawks news after spending time at the NFL combine

There's plenty of Seahawks-related news coming out of the NFL combine, John Clayton says, such as that Jadeveon Clowney favors re-signing with Seattle.
JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 25, 2020
Clayton: 10 things we learned about Seahawks on Day 1 of the NFL combine

Both Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider spoke at the NFL combine Tuesday. John Clayton breaks down what Hawks fans need to know.
JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 18, 2020
Clayton: Seahawks joining NFC West arms race with addition of Greg Olsen

The Seahawks have reportedly won the sweepstakes to get veteran tight end Greg Olsen, but they have work to do to keep up with the rest of the NFC West this offseason.
JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 5, 2020
Clayton: Seahawks pursuing Greg Olsen makes sense for multiple reasons

With the Seahawks reportedly bringing in veteran TE Greg Olsen for a visit, 710 ESPN Seattle's John Clayton explains why Olsen would fit in the team's offense.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 30, 2020
Clayton: Will Seahawks change offseason formula to add more talent like Russell Wilson wants?

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson made comments that Seattle needs to add more stars. How will that fit into general manager John Schneider's offseason?
JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 21, 2020
Clayton: Seahawks should take note from rivals that strong run game is still key to success

Do the Seahawks need a change in offensive philosophy? John Clayton points to the fact that other run-heavy teams continue to succeed, including division rivals who have made the Super Bowl each of the last two seasons.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 14, 2020
Clayton: Will Seahawks address issues on defense with changes in 2020?

With the Seahawks' season concluded, John Clayton breaks down what stands out from the playoffs and the 2019 season as a whole, including possible changes on defense.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 7, 2020
Clayton’s Observations: Why playoff win is huge for Seahawks’ future

The Seahawks may be two wins away from the Super Bowl, but they're still young. John Clayton explains why Sunday's win was so important for Seattle's future.
JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 3, 2020
Clayton: Seahawks-Eagles will be a battle of attrition

Sunday's playoff game between the Seahawks and Eagles will be between two of the most injured teams in the NFL. John Clayton breaks down the matchup.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 27, 2019
Clayton: Seahawks facing tough task in biggest game in quite some time

The Seahawks can win the NFC West with a win on Sunday. "The Professor" John Clayton lets you know what to watch for against the 49ers.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 23, 2019
Clayton: Seahawks have more problems than just running back

The Seahawks may have signed Marshawn Lynch out of retirement, but there are several more issues to address. John Clayton breaks them all down.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 20, 2019
Clayton: Seahawks will be tested by injuries, suspensions against Cardinals

Injuries and suspensions will test the Seahawks' depth at multiple spots. "The Professor" John Clayton breaks down Seattle's depth here.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 17, 2019
Clayton’s Observations: Seahawks’ offense will be OK without Gordon

After the Seahawks beat the Panthers and moved into the No. 1 seed in the NFC, John Clayton shares his observations about the team from Week 15.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 13, 2019
Clayton: Seahawks-Panthers matchup of teams heading different directions

The 10-3 Seahawks go to Charlotte to face a struggling 5-8 Panthers team coming off a 40-20 loss to Atlanta. John Clayton shares his keys to the game.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 9, 2019
Clayton: Seahawks learn why winning the division gets priority over seeding

For Seahawks fans rooting for the 49ers to beat the Saints and give Seattle a shot at the NFC's top seed, Sunday's events didn't work out for them. John Clayton explains that and more in this week's Seahawks observations.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 6, 2019
John Clayton: A lot has changed with Seahawks-Rams matchup in 2 months

John Clayton previews the Seahawks' Sunday night matchup with a Rams team that is fighting to stay alive a year after playing in the Super Bowl.
JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 3, 2019
Clayton’s Observations: 10-2 Seahawks’ closeness stands out above everything

How do the Seahawks keep coming back from deficits and avoiding losses? John Clayton takes a look at Seattle's closeness and more after Monday's win over Minnesota.
JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 26, 2019
Clayton: New Seahawks standouts to sort through going into Week 13

The Seahawks had big games from Ziggy Ansah and Rashaad Penny on Sunday, and Quandre Diggs also continued his strong play in his second game for Seattle. John Clayton looks at that and more.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 22, 2019
Clayton: A Seahawks-centric guide to watching NFC playoff race in Week 12

The Seahawks are one of six NFC teams with at least eight wins jockeying for the No. 1 seed. John Clayton provides a guide to a great weekend of games for those six teams.