The Seattle Seahawks are under an hour away from playing the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. It is Seattle’s first game back to the friendly confines of Lumen Field, and their second straight home prime time game.
One of the greatest pregame traditions in sports is raising the iconic 12th Man Flag in the south end zone. Tonight, this distinct honor will be bestowed upon former Seattle Seahawks receiver – and Super Bowl XLVIII Champion – Golden Tate.
Making Monday night 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣. ⭐️@ShowtimeTate is our 12 Flag raiser for Week 15! pic.twitter.com/dcfMOWD8gA
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 19, 2023
Originally a second round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 NFL draft, Golden Tate made a name for himself in the Emerald City. For the first four years of his career, Tate was a true blue Seahawk. During his tenure in Seattle, Tate had plenty of memorable moments, but none more iconic than his “touchdown” in the infamous Fail Mary play:
Tate finished his Seahawks career with 165 receptions for 2,195 yards and 15 touchdowns. Interestingly enough, after leaving Seattle for Detroit in free agency, Tate did spend time with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tate was traded to Philadelphia during the 2018 season, where he did catch a touchdown in the Eagles’ 16-15 Wild Card win over the Chicago Bears.
But needless to say, if he’s the one raising the 12th Man Flag, it may not be a grand mystery as to which one of his former teams he’ll be rooting for.
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