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The Seattle Seahawks, along with the other 31 teams across the NFL must trim their rosters from 80 players to 53 prior to 4 PM New York time Tuesday. That means that 27 of the players who have been with the team in recent weeks will no longer be around, at least until Wednesday when teams are able to begin forming their practice squads.
The next few days are likely to be full of news, reports, rumors and excitement as players across the league are waived, released, claimed, awarded and traded as teams come into compliance with the roster size requirements.
The important deadlines to keep in mind are:
- 4 PM New York time Tuesday August 31: Teams must trim roster to 53 players
- 4 PM New York time Wednesday September 1: Waiver claims deadline for players waived 8/31
- After 4:01 PM New York time on September 1: Practice squads may be formed and players moved to IR-return (any player moved to IR prior to 4:00 PM New York time Wednesday is not eligible to return to the roster during the 2021 season).
Rumors, reports and updates on developments surrounding the Seahawks roster cuts will be posted here, so keep checking back here on Field Gulls as the updates roll in.
UPDATES:
Wide receiver Darece Roberson will be waived, per a report from Doug Kyed
The Seahawks are waiving WR Darece Roberson, per source.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) August 30, 2021
Recently added tight end Ian Bunting is also reportedly set to be waived.
The Seahawks are waiving TE Ian Bunting, I’m told. He was signed last week after Luke Willson’s one-day stint.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 30, 2021
...As is tight end Cam Sutton
They’re also waiving TE Cam Sutton, I’m told. The big question with that group is now whether Colby Parkinson will begin the year on IR. His iffy status and the moves today bode well for Tyler Mabry making the 53. And we’ll see if Bunting and/or Sutton land on the practice squad. https://t.co/ymbZvg91eK
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
A pair of offensive linemen - Tommy Champion and Jared Hocker - are also set to be waived per Brady Henderson of ESPN.
The Seahawks are waiving OT Tommy Champion and OG Jared Hocker, sources tell me. Champion spent last season on their practice squad as a UDFA. Hocker was undrafted this year. They’re also waiving WR Darece Roberson, a source confirms (@DougKyed first reported that one).
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Defensive tackle Jarrod Hewitt is also being waived per Henderson.
The Seahawks are waiving DT Jarrod Hewitt, a source tells me. He was a long shot to make the 53 as a UDFA.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Another wide receiver, this time Travis Toivonen, will be waived today.
The Seahawks are waiving WR Travis Toivonen, a source tells me.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Recently acquired cornerback John Reid joins the list.
#Seahawks waiving John Reid. That felt like a foregone conclusion to me after the Jones acquisition. Team doesn't have to give up a seventh round conditional pick to Texans.
— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) August 31, 2021
Undrafted free agent WR Connor Wedington as well.
The Seahawks are waiving WR Connor Wedington, a source tells me.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Running back Josh Johnson brings the total to ten (27 are needed).
Hearing Seahawks are waiving running back Josh Johnson but hope to get him back on practice squad.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 31, 2021
And now for a name that will come as a bit of a surprise to many, Jordan Simmons.
The #Seahawks are releasing veteran guard Jordan Simmons, per source. They'd like him back on the practice squad.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021
And now TE Tyler Mabry has been informed he will be waived
The Seahawks have informed TE Tyler Mabry that he's being waived, a source tells me.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Brad Lundblade may be added to the list.
The Seahawks are waiving C Brad Lundblade, a source tells me. He's a candidate to end up back on their practice squad, where he spent much of last season.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
And another wide receiver is added, as Cody Thompson will reportedly be waived.
Make it four cuts that we know of at WR: the Seahawks are waiving Cody Thompson, a source tells me. Thompson, Darece Roberson, Travis Toivonen and Connor Wedington are the WRs we know are being waived, per sources.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times has reported that the Hawks will waive Gavin Heslop.
Hearing the Seahawks are waiving cornerback Gavin Heslop. Had a solid camp, and was used some in the slot the last few weeks and team hopes to get him back on the practice squad.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 31, 2021
UW wide receiver Aaron Fuller was reportedly unable to keep hold of his roster spot.
The Seahawks are also waiving WR Aaron Fuller, a source tells me. Seems like a strong chance that the UW product ends up on their practice squad, where he spent last year.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Lakiem Williams
The Seahawks are waiving LB Lakiem Williams, a source tells me. The Spanaway Lake HS product signed with Seattle earlier this month amid depth issues at that position.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
And Joshua Moon
The Seahawks are waiving LB Lakiem Williams, a source tells me. The Spanaway Lake HS product signed with Seattle earlier this month amid depth issues at that position.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Penny Hart is being waived as well.
Here's a surprise: the Seahawks have informed WR Penny Hart that he's being waived.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
Tackle Greg Eiland
The Seahawks waived UDFA OT Greg Eiland, per source. Still no announcement from the team on all of its moves to get to 53.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 31, 2021
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