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Seattle Seahawks star linebacker Ernest Jones IV said it himself: He probably should have been the last person given the microphone during the team’s Super Bowl parade on Wednesday.
Jones, 26, spoke passionately about his team in a profanity-laced speech and delivered a message to critics.
“I’ll keep the money, I’m probably the last person they should have given the microphone to, but we’ll show up eventually,” Jones said during his speech.
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Ernest Jones IV (13) of the Seattle Seahawks enters the field before the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Seattle, Washington, January 25, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
“First of all, I want to congratulate (owner) Jody Allen, congratulate (general manager) John Schneider for making all this possible, man. Congratulate coach Mike MacDonald for helping us get to this point. But also congratulate these bada– motherf—— 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 then delivered a two-word message to those criticizing 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)
“Not only do we have the best defense in the world, we have the best team in the world and, 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 offensive line and if you have something to say about the city of Seattle, I have two words for you,” Jones said.
“Fuck 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 pillars of the Seahawks’ championship defense. In 15 games during the regular season, 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 one interception, one pass deflection and one forced fumble.
