The Seattle Seahawks are actively trimming their 90-player roster down to the NFL-mandated 53-player limit ahead of the Sunday, August 30, 2026, deadline, navigating a crowded receiver room and evaluating potential waiver wire targets from around the league.
With training camp and the preseason concluded, the defending Super Bowl champions face the difficult task of cutting their bloated roster. According to Yahoo, the franchise often operates around a 70-man concept because the active 53-man squad is supplemented by a 16-player practice squad. Players assigned to the practice squad can be elevated for up to three games before requiring a permanent spot on the active roster.
Initial Roster Reductions and Current Roster Composition
The team announced several initial roster cuts on Saturday, August 30, at 2:45 p.m. PT, with the final deadline set for 3 p.m. PT that same day. Among the players initially cut by Seattle is wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. According to Yahoo, he possesses solid speed, but the wide receiver room remains crowded, and the team likely hopes he clears waivers to land on the practice squad.
Additional initial cuts reported by Yahoo include defensive lineman Bubba Thomas, offensive tackle Kellen Diesch, safety D’Anthony Bell, linebacker Jalan Gaines, cornerback Michael Dansby, wide receiver Ricky White III, and wide receiver Julian Hicks. Before these cuts, Seattle’s 90-man roster featured quarterbacks Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, and Jalen Milroe.
Waiver Wire Targets and Former Seahawks Across the NFL
As teams trim their rosters, front offices are monitoring players released elsewhere. Yahoo reports that the Buffalo Bills are waiving safety Geno Stone. Given an injury to rookie safety Bud Clark and Stone’s prior experience playing under head coach Mike Macdonald with the Baltimore Ravens, Stone emerges as a potential fit in Seattle.
Other roster movements involve former Seahawks players. Yahoo notes that linebacker Tyrel Dodson is being released by the Miami Dolphins, though a return to Seattle is unlikely after his brief stint during the 2024 season when he was released midway through the year. Meanwhile, former Seattle linebacker Jon Rhattigan was released by the Chicago Bears following a strong training camp, raising questions about whether the Seahawks might consider bringing him back.
Tracking the Remaining Cutdown Window
With the 3 p.m. PT Sunday deadline approaching, the Seahawks continue finalizing decisions across all positional groups, including running backs Zach Charbonnet, George Holani, Justin Jones, Valus Jones, Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, Jacardia Wright, Brady Russell, and Brock Lampe, alongside a deep group of offensive linemen anchored by Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas.
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