Here’s a funny roster-age twist that doesn’t feel real until you see the birthdays: Philip Rivers’ daughter Halle Rivers (born July 6, 2002, according to People.com) is older than multiple current Seattle Seahawks players — eight of them, in fact.
Using the 2025 Seattle Seahawks roster list with dates of birth on StatMuse, there are eight Seahawks players whose birthdays fall after July 6, 2002, meaning they are younger than Halle by DOB.
It’s the kind of harmless, shareable nugget fans love in the middle of roster season — and it’s also a reminder of just how young NFL depth charts can get.
The 8 Seahawks players younger than Halle Rivers (by DOB)
With July 6, 2002 as the cutoff, these eight Seahawks players have birthdays after that date:
- Tight end Elijah Arroyo — 4/5/2003
- Defensive back Nick Emmanwori — 2/7/2004
- Quarterback Jalen Milroe — 12/13/2002
- Defensive Tackle Byron Murphy II — 9/8/2002
- Linebacker Connor O’Toole — 8/27/2002
- Fullback Robbie Ouzts — 9/6/2002
- Linebacker Chris Paul Jr. — 11/4/2002
- Wide Receiver Tory Horton — 11/29/2002
Put simply: Halle Rivers is older than eight current Seahawks players, based on those listed birthdays.
Why this happens all the time in today’s NFL
This kind of “wait, what?” comparison is getting more common because NFL rosters are always being replenished with early-20s players, especially at the bottom half of the roster, where teams churn through rookie deals and young depth.
The league’s pipeline is built to produce young pros. Most players enter the NFL shortly after their college eligibility window opens, and when you combine that with how quickly teams move on from veterans for cap and roster flexibility, you get a lot of 21-23-year-olds on every team every year.
That’s also why these comparisons hit: someone born in 2002 sounds “grown,” until you remember there are NFL players born in 2003 and 2004 currently fighting for snaps.
What it means for Seattle (beyond the trivia)
On the field, a birthday fact doesn’t decide a depth chart, but it does reflect the broader reality: Seattle is relying on a lot of young talent and young developmental pieces.
Names like Milroe and Emmanwori jump out immediately because fans pay closest attention to quarterbacks and playmakers in the secondary. But the list also includes players at different positions — which is a good reminder that age isn’t limited to one spot group. Every roster has a mix of veterans at the top and rookies or second-year guys trying to climb the ladder behind them.
And for Seahawks fans, the takeaway is pretty simple: the league is young, Seattle is young, and the “next wave” is already here.
Seahawks vs. Colts: Time, TV Channel, Where to Watch & Listen
The Seattle Seahawks host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET, and the game will air on CBS.
If you’re trying to find the game in your market, keep in mind CBS’ coverage can vary by region—so it’s worth double-checking your local listings (or your TV provider guide) if you’re outside the Pacific Northwest.
The punchline fans will keep repeating
If you’re looking for the clean one-liner to summarize it, it’s this: Halle Rivers was born July 6, 2002 — and the Seahawks have eight players who weren’t born yet.
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