A true journeyman and a certified legend among the 12s officially hung up his cleats this week. Two-time Pro Bowler Nick Bellore, the do-it-all linebacker and special teamer, has officially called it a career after a whopping 15 seasons in the NFL, with the Commanders adding him to their reserve/retired list. What a ride it was for a guy who embodied the spirit of relentless effort and genuine fun!
The Emerald City Stint and That Wild Interception
Bellore spent five incredible seasons rocking the green and blue right here in Seattle, a tenure that was actually the longest stretch of his entire journeyman career. He balled out as a linebacker and even moonlighted as a fullback under Coach Pete Carroll. During his time wearing the Hawk on his helmet, he racked up a solid 65 of his impressive career 280 tackles, forced a fumble, and recovered two. He even caught one of his two career touchdowns as a Seahawk, though it was in a tough 27-13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals back in 2019. But here’s the kicker, the absolute wildest play every true, die-hard Seahawk fan remembers: his *only* career interception? Yeah, that came *against* our Hawks while he was rocking a San Francisco 49ers uniform, picking off then-backup Trevone Boykin in garbage time during a 37-18 Seahawks win. Only Nick Bellore could pull off that kind of play and still be an absolute fan favorite in the Emerald City, right?
The Unforgettable Off-Field Shenanigans
Now, don’t get it twisted, Bellore was a certified beast on special teams, absolutely gritty every single snap. You could always count on him for that hard-nosed play. But what *really* etched him into the hearts of the Emerald City faithful and made him a true 12s icon was everything he did OFF the field. This dude was practically putting in overtime to make damn sure we remembered his name. We’re talking hilariously photoshopped tweets that would crack you up, dropping all sorts of comedic jabs at his teammates on Twitter, and seriously, who could ever forget his short-lived but legendary “Between Two Bellores” parody series on the Seahawks’ YouTube channel? He was pure, unadulterated gold, keeping us laughing and totally connected to the team in a way few players ever managed.
The Final Whistle Blows
After the Hawks released him in 2024, Bellore went on to Washington, where he kept making an impact on special teams for Dan Quinn’s squad. He even signed a two-year extension just last March. But 15 years is a long, hard road in this league, and Bellore has decided it’s time to call it a career. He’s got more than enough time now to dive headfirst into his passion for comedy, and honestly, we can’t wait to see what he does next.
It’s always tough to see a guy like Bellore finally hang ’em up, especially one who poured so much into the 12s, both on the field with his relentless grit and off it with his unforgettable humor. His retirement officially closes a unique chapter in Seahawks history. But for us, the season rolls on! The current squad, with Sam Darnold under center and Jaxon Smith-Njigba making plays, is already deep into the action. Cheers to Nick Bellore on an incredible, hilarious, and truly memorable 15-year career!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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