The Richard Sherman Podcast

Leonard Williams joins Richard Sherman to chat about the Seattle Seahawks’ journey to winning the Super Bowl over the New England Patriots, what it finally meant after all the struggles, and how Seattle’s defense came to be known as The Dark Side. He talks about playing with Sam Darnold back in their New York Jets days and seeing him regain his confidence, as he did at USC. Leonard also shares how Mike Macdonald earned his teammates’ trust, why the best defenses start in the trenches, and a game-time move that led to a big playoff sack against the San Francisco 49ers. Plus, Leonard opens up about how Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, fishing, plants, and family help him chill out and reset after a tough NFL season.
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Mike Macdonald joins Richard Sherman to discuss how the Seahawks are building a team nobody wants to play. Fresh off a Super Bowl, Coach Macdonald explains Seattle’s “chasing edges” mentality, how the team is avoiding complacency, and why empowering veteran leaders is essential to sustaining a championship standard. Macdonald also shares what Hard Knocks has been like inside the building, why Seattle embraced the cameras, and what he has seen from Sam Darnold as he takes greater command of the offense. They also talk defensive evolution, the NFC West challenge, and the mindset driving the Seahawks into 2026.
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Ernest Jones IV joins Richard Sherman at Seahawks training camp to break down Seattle’s championship mindset, the evolution of Mike Macdonald’s defense, and why this team is ready to prove the doubters wrong. The two-time Super Bowl champion opens up about why the Seahawks are a perfect fit for HBO’s Hard Knocks, his journey from the Los Angeles Rams to the Tennessee Titans to Seattle, how close he came to being out of football, and why the Seahawks became the perfect landing spot. Ernest also discusses his NFL All-Pro season, his leadership role, playing behind Seattle’s dominant defensive line, and the message behind defending Sam Darnold after a tough loss.
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Richard Sherman and Mitch dive into the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk situation with the San Francisco 49ers, explaining how relationships, frustration, and contract disputes can spiral out of control. Richard also discusses whether the Los Angeles Rams have overtaken the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West after adding Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. He reacts to the New England Patriots landing A.J. Brown, what it means for Drake Maye, and how the Philadelphia Eagles move forward without their star receiver. He shares his thoughts on Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the New York Giants, weighs in on the NFL's decision regarding Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, and breaks down the biggest quarterback competitions heading into training camp. Finally, Richard ranks the NFL's best QB-WR duos and reveals which combinations he believes are truly elite. The NFL offseason is heating up, and Richard Sherman breaks down the biggest stories across the league.
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Osa Odighizuwa joins Richard Sherman for an in-depth conversation about being traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the San Francisco 49ers shortly after signing an $80 million extension. Osa reveals his honest reaction to the trade, why he believes the 49ers’ attacking defensive scheme and legendary defensive line coach Kris Kocurek will unlock the best season of his career, and how he’s already building chemistry with stars like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. He also opens up about mental health, gratitude, and using the trade as motivation to help bring another Super Bowl to San Francisco. Plus, Osa shares the one game he has circled on the schedule: Cowboys vs. 49ers.
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