Chicago and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams “is appealing” to Carroll, per Schefter. Carroll is reportedly eyeing a return to the NFL after parting ways with the Seahawks in January. He started discussing a return in recent weeks and has not spoken with any teams yet but is open to doing so.

Prior to his time in Seattle, Carroll famously led the USC Trojans to two national championships as the school's head coach. Carroll also led the Seahawks to a 137-98 record, including winning the franchise's first Super Bowl title.

With Week 16 in the books, the NFL clarified what the playoff picture looks like heading into the holidays. Here is the Seahawks' path.

The Seattle Seahawks may face insurmountable obstacles on their narrow path to the playoffs. Their only hope of reaching the postseason is to win the NFC West, and they’re a game behind the Los Angeles Rams after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

While the Seahawks can be eliminated with a Thursday loss to the Chicago Bears and a Rams win over the Cardinals, there’s also a scenario where it doesn’t matter if Seattle wi