1996 Seattle Seahawks season
The 1996 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 21st season in the National Football League, the 21st playing their home games at the Kingdome and the second under head coach Dennis Erickson. They were unable to improve on their 8–8 record, finished the season 7–9, and missing the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season.
For the first time since 1984, safety Eugene Robinson was not on the opening day roster.
Owner Ken Behring unsuccessfully attempted to move the team to southern California. The team was sold to Paul Allen in June 1997.
After the season, the Seahawks would never finish at the bottom of the AFC West again. It would be the final season they finished at the bottom of their division for 25 years.
NFL draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
| 1 | 21 | Pete Kendall | OG | Boston College |
| 2 | 46 | Fred Thomas | DB | Tennessee-Martin |
| 3 | 77 | Robert Barr | OT | Rutgers |
| 3 | 91 | Reggie Brown | RB | Fresno State |
| 4 | 99 | Phillip Daniels | DE | Georgia |
| 4 | 131 | Eric Unverzagt | LB | Wisconsin |
| 6 | 184 | Reggie Green | OG | Florida |
| 6 | 209 | T. J. Cunningham | DB | Colorado |
| 7 | 225 | Johnie Church | DE | Florida |
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
| Willie Brown | Linebacker | Temple |
| Marc Collins | Punter | Eastern Kentucky |
| Jimmy Gary | Running back | West Virginia |
Personnel
Final roster
- Starters in bold.
- Denotes players that were selected for the 1997 Pro Bowl.