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Episode 4 of the Seahawks on “Hard Knocks” aired on Tuesday and here’s what happened in the episode.
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The fourth of five episodes of HBO's Hard Knocks following along Seahawks training camp, aired on Tuesday evening and Episode 4 was probably the most emotional episode thus far, with the episode detailing the injuries of Jake Bobo and Bud Clark, as well as the passing of one of head coach Mike Macdonald's mentors, O.J. Brigance.
Here are some big moments from episode 4:
While head coach Mike Macdonald frequently references Seattle's leadership council, it's never been known who exactly was on that leadership council. During Tuesday's episode, fans got a look at what goes on during a leadership council meeting.
A look inside the Seahawks leadership council reflecting on their preseason opener 🗣️
The new episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the @Seahawks is available now on @hbomax pic.twitter.com/Uxtcz30nb8
— NFL (@NFL) August 26, 2026
Macdonald shared a moment with the team on what his late longtime mentor O.J. Brigance meant to him.
.@Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald had a beautiful tribute for his late friend, mentor, and legendary LB O.J. Brigance, who battled ALS for 19 years. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/bGPzntt18a
— NFL (@NFL) August 26, 2026
The episode showed the highlights of Seattle's rookie talent show that took place during their road trip to Nashville for joint practice.
.@Seahawks rookie DT Uso Seumalo absolutely crushed a rendition of "No Woman, No Cry" at the rookie talent show. 🔥
New episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the @Seahawks airs tonight at 9PM ET @hbomax pic.twitter.com/L8BDyRoq7u
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2026
Here's what the media and fans are saying on social media:
"He's like what a man is to me...just a strong guy, you know?" In last night's episode of Hard Knocks on @HBO following the Seattle Seahawks through training camp, Coach Mike Macdonald spoke about the loss of O.J., who was his longtime mentor. @NFL pic.twitter.com/NcoxiO42oE
— Brigance Brigade Foundation (@BriganceBrigade) August 26, 2026
Thoughts on "Hard Knocks" episode four:
Mike Macdonald shutting down Cooper Kupp Friday shows a) the strong camp he's had and b) how they're somewhat in preservation mode with recent injuries and the early opener. That was before Jake Bobo, Bud Clark and Mason Richman went down.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 26, 2026
Seahawks rookies have some legit musical talent in tonight's Hard Knocks episode @hbomax.pic.twitter.com/cU7ovOcLoL
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) August 25, 2026
Man, we really hit a bullseye with MacDonald. Has an impeccable balance of authority and vulnerability, tough love and compassion. I feel like they could teach a leadership class based on this season of Hard Knocks https://t.co/sp0QgsifDz
— Kyle Perrotti (@kyle_perrotti) August 26, 2026