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Seattle Seahawks star linebacker Ernest Jones IV said it himself: he probably should have been the last person to get the microphone during the team’s Super Bowl parade Wednesday.
Jones, 26, passionately addressed his team in a profanity-laced speech and delivered a message to critics.
“Imma keep it a buck, I’m probably the last person they should have given the mic too, but we’ll figure you out man,” Jones said during his speech.
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Ernest Jones IV (13) of the Seattle Seahawks runs onto the field prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Seattle, Washington, January 25, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
“First of all, shoutout to (owner) Jody Allen, shoutout to (general manager) John Schneider for making it all possible, man. Shoutout to coach Mike MacDonald for helping us get to this point. But also shoutout to these bada– grandma—– who play this game the right way.”
After praising his team for their relentless style of play that helped Seattle win the Super Bowl, he delivered a two-word message to those critical of his team.
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game. Santa Clara, California, February 8, 2026. (Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo)
“We not only have the best defense in the world, we have the best team in the world, and quite frankly: if you have something to say about my quarterback, if you have something to say about the defense – if you have something to say about my defense – if you have something to say about my o-line, and if you have something to say about the city of Seattle, I have two words for you,” Jones said.
“F— you!”
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New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game. Santa Clara, California, February 8, 2026. (Doug Benc/AP Photo)
Jones was one of the mainstays of the Seahawks’ championship defense. In 15 regular-season games, the 26-year-old had 126 total tackles, half a sack and five interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
In three playoff games, the linebacker had 25 total tackles with an interception, a pass deflection and a forced fumble.
