Seahawks Remember Former Running Back Alex Collins

Alex Collins, a former Seahawks running back, died in a motorcycle accident on Monday.

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Collins was drafted by the Seahawks in 2016 and played for the team as recently as the 2021 season.

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He was teammates with many of the current Seahawks players.

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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said that Collins was a "beautiful kid" and a "wonderful competitor."

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Carroll said that Collins had a "great spirit" and was "fun as heck."

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Carroll said that Collins' death is a "heart-breaking loss" for his family and for the Seahawks organization.

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Players and coaches who knew Collins are sharing memories of him and supporting each other during this difficult time.

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Carroll said that Collins would often celebrate big moments by breaking out his Irish dance skills.

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