Seahawks promote defensive back Ryan Neal to active roster

The Seattle Seahawks have promoted defensive back Ryan Neal from the practice squad to the active roster after his interception Week 3.

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Ryan Neal has been rewarded for his play last week against the Dallas Cowboys, which helped to ensure the team’s 38-31 win. Neal picked off Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott near the end of the fourth quarter on Sunday proving he deserves at least another shot on the active roster. He has now been signed to the 53-man squad.

Neal had been brought up last week ahead of the matchup – along with defensive back/linebacker Shaquem Griffin – as part of the new rules which allow up to two players to be elevated and returned to the practice squad without having to clear waivers.

One spot still remains open on the active roster after Seattle waived linebacker D’Andre Walker on Tuesday.

In addition, the Seahawks executed a couple of practice squad moves, signing defensive back Damarious Randall and linebacker Tim Williams. Seattle also protected Griffin and tight end Stephen Sullivan to ensure they are not signed by any other teams this week.

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