SEATTLE, WA — Michael Dickson is returning to the Pacific Northwest. After spending Season 32 with the Los Angeles Chargers, the veteran punter has re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks, a franchise he called home for nineteen seasons. Dickson, 30, signed a one-year deal with the Chargers last season after Seattle let his contract expire at the end of Season 31. But with a vacancy now open on the Seahawks’ special teams unit, the team moved quickly to bring back the most accomplished punter in franchise history.
One-Year SoCal Detour
While his time with the Chargers was brief, Dickson remained effective. He appeared in all 16 games, finishing with 38 punts for 1,881 yards (49.5 AVG), a long of 71 yards, and 7 punts pinned inside the 20. His net average of 46.5 ranked among the top punters in the league.
It was only the second team Dickson has played for in his 20-season 2K OLF career, the first 19 of which came in Seattle. The change of scenery didn’t seem to throw off his rhythm, but it never felt like home.
Legacy in Seattle
In 2K Online Franchise history, few specialists have been more closely tied to a single franchise than Michael Dickson with the Seahawks, though Justin Tucker’s 23-season run with the Ravens still stands as the gold standard for longevity at the position. Starting back in Season 13, Dickson was a model of consistency for Seattle through every season. He was part of numerous playoff teams, helped flip field position in critical games, and brought rare stability to the most overlooked position in football.
By the end of Season 31, he had logged 19 campaigns with the Seahawks, a staggering number for any player, let alone a punter. The only time he missed a season in Seattle was in Season 32 when he signed with the Chargers. Now, he’s back.
Looking Ahead
It’s not yet clear how many years Dickson has left in the tank, but his leg remains strong, and the Seahawks trust him in all situations. His return brings a familiar presence to a locker room that saw considerable turnover after back-to-back sub-.500 seasons.
For a franchise hoping to rebuild with precision, reuniting with a proven veteran at a crucial role could go a long way.
