1996 Seattle Seahawks season

The 1996 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 21st season in the National Football League (NFL), the 21st playing their home games at the Kingdome and the second under head coachDennis 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 southernCalifornia. 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.