Seahawks reduce roster to 52 players



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The Seahawks reduced their roster to 52 on Tuesday, giving up 26 and releasing three.

Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche, cornerback Damarious Randall and goalkeeper Jordan Simmons have been released and are not subject to waivers as acquired veterans, while the following 26 players will reach the waiver thread:

DT Myles Adams
TE Ian Bunting
T Tommy Champion
S Aashari Crosswell
LB Aaron Donkor
G Greg Island
WR Aaron Fuller
WR Penny Hart
CB Gavin Heslop
DT Jarrod Hewitt
G Jared Hocker
WR Cade Johnson
RB Josh Johnson
G Pier-Olivier Lestage
C Brad Lundblade
TE Tyler Mabry
Joshua Moon
CB John Reid
LB Jon Rhattigan
WR Darece Roberson Jr.
CB Will Sunderland
TE Cam Sutton
WR Cody Thompson
WR Travis Toivonen
WR Connor Wedington
LB Lakiem Williams

The Seahawks find themselves with a spot available on their roster that should be filled once the trade for cornerback Sidney Jones, which Jacksonville has already announced, is finalized and becomes official.

NFL teams can establish 16-player practice squads on Wednesday after the waiver period and the Seahawks will likely fill it mostly with the players listed above. The Seahawks may also have an additional player on their practice squad, German linebacker Aaron Donkor, who is part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.

It’s always worth noting that the roster may and will almost certainly change by the start of the season, but a few things stand out from the current roster:

  • The Seahawks’ depth in running back was strong enough to keep five running backs, plus fullback Nick Bellore.
  • Speaking of Bellore, the Seahawks currently only have three players listed as linebackers, but it should be noted that in addition to Bellore being an option there, two players listed as ends, Darrell Taylor and Alton Robinson, have played. the position of strong linebacker.
  • The Seahawks kept 11 offensive linemen, more than usual, including tackle Jake Curhan, the only undrafted rookie to make the team.
  • Sean Mannion does it gives the Seahawks three quarters, which is one more than what they usually wore under Pete Carroll and John Schneider.
  • The Seahawks have just four cornerbacks, but again Sidney Jones should be added to that group, and safeties Marquise Blair and Ugo Amadi both play the nickel spot.
  • Seattle also has just four receivers, a number that could very well increase before the season opens.

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