Tag: Dee Eskridge

Dolphins place Tyler Huntley on IR, add veteran DT to practice squad

The Dolphins addressed their lack of defensive line depth by signing a veteran to the practice squad Friday.

The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback on injured reserve, signed wide receiver Dee Eskridge from their practice squad to the active roster, and signed veteran defensive tackle Matt Dickerson to the practice squad, the team announced Friday.

Huntley, 26, started three games for the Dolphins during Tua Tagovailoa’s stint on injured reserve, but exited his third start with a shoulder injury. After missing all three practices this week, the quarterback is now set to miss at least four games on IR.

The addition of Eskridge comes after return specialist Braxton Berrios landed on injured reserve earlier this week with a torn ACL. In three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Eskridge recorded 17 kickoff returns and averaged 25.2 yards.

Dickerson, 28, first joined the NFL in 2018 as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans and he spent three seasons with the team. In the last few years, Dickerson has had stints with the Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons, and was most recently with the Chiefs in training camp and preseason. In 36 career games, Dickerson has 42 tackles, three tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits.

The Dolphins are in need of defensive line depth after captain Zach Sieler suffered a fractured orbital in practice that will keep him out Sunday. There are only four other defensive linemen on the active roster and Dickerson joins only one other lineman, Neil Farrell, on the practice squad.

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Dolphins elevate WRs Erik Ezukanma, Dee Eksridge from practice squad

The Dolphins are bringing up two receivers to play Sunday due to injuries at the position.

The Miami Dolphins elevated wide receivers Erik Ezukanma and Dee Eskridge from the practice squad for a Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Saturday.

Ezukanma, a fourth-round pick in 2022, has played just three games in his career and has recorded only one reception. He was a healthy scratch for most of his rookie year and missed almost all of his second season due to a neck injury.

While he impressed in preseason with a couple big plays in a game against the Commanders, he missed the other two games as he dealt with a foot injury in August. Ezukanma was eventually waived and brought back as a member of the practice squad.

Eskridge, 27, spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Seahawks and joined the Dolphins after he was waived by Seattle at the end of training camp. He has 17 career receptions for 122 yards with a touchdown, and also contributed as a kick return.

The move to make the pair of receivers available for Sunday isn’t a surprise with rookie Malik Washington doubtful to play and Grant DuBose sent to injured reserve. The Dolphins previously elevated Robbie Chosen in Weeks 1 and 2, but released the veteran receiver earlier this week.

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Seahawks WR Laviska Shenault Jr. switches jersey number

Seahawks WR Laviska Shenault Jr. switches jersey number

The Seattle Seahawks’ training camp roster featured 90 players and a lot of jersey number shuffling. The No. 1 jersey number technically became available after general manager John Schneider released wide receiver Dee Eskridge at final cuts. Eskridge was not re-signed to the practice squad, making his desired uniform number up for grabs.

Seahawks veteran receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. was the player to claim the newly-available number. News emerged on Monday that Shenault had officially swapped his No. 81 jersey number for No. 1.

Eskridge had the No. 1 jersey number when Shenault signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks in April. Shenault has donned several numbers throughout his career, including 15 and 81.

Shenault was electric for the Seahawks throughout training camp and the preseason. The former Colorado standout recorded seven receptions for 76 receiving yards. The dual-threat versatile playmaker also added 19 rushing yards to his offensive totals via three rushing attempts.

Perhaps where Shenault will be most impactful is on special teams, particularly as the team’s primary kickoff returner under the new rule changes. Shenault returned a kick for 44 yards in Seattle’s debut preseason game versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh had seen enough. He didn’t return another kick during the exhibition, and is currently listed as the starting kickoff returner on the depth chart.

Hopefully Shenault’s new jersey number (No. 1) indicates he’ll be the league’s best kickoff returner this season.

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Dolphins sign former Seahawks WR Dee Eskridge to practice squad

Dolphins sign former Seahawks WR Dee Eskridge to practice squad

Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver/return man Dee Eskridge has found a new home. When Eskridge was released on Tuesday, it was predicted he wouldn’t have to wait too long to land on his feet elsewhere in the NFL. This has turned out to be the case, as Eskridge has joined the Miami Dolphins as a member of their practice squad.

This was first reported by NFL insider Jordan Shultz.

Eskridge’s talent has never been in question. His speed is dynamic, making him a potential threat any time he touches the ball. The problem has always been his inability to stay on the field. Injuries (and a six game suspension) have dominated the narrative for his time in Seattle.

Now, Eskridge gets a fresh start. The Dolphins offense is hardly lacking speed, as they are defined by wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. If they are able to incorporate Eskridge into this offense at some point, should he remain healthy, then Miami just became considerably more difficult to defend against.

Such an opportunity could be in Week 3, when the Dolphins travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks for the first time since the 2020 season. If Eskridge has made the active roster by then, Mike Macdonald’s defense will have quite a tall order ahead of them.

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Seahawks release wide receiver/return specialist Dee Eskridge

Seahawks release wide receiver/return specialist Dee Eskridge

Wide receiver and return specialist Dee Eskridge has finally reached the end of the line on his journey in the Pacific Northwest. On Tuesday, ahead of the league deadline, the Seattle Seahawks have released their former second round pick from the 2021 NFL draft.

Now, Eskridge will be seeking an opportunity with another team for the first time in his career.

The Seahawks moving on from Eskridge was hardly surprising, given how deep Seattle’s wide receiving corps is. Not to mention his continued struggles of staying on the field, whether it was injury related or suspension due to violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

Even during this preseason, Eskridge was unable to make it on the field against the Tennessee Titans due to an injury sustained during the week of joint practices.

Eskridge’s tenure with the Seahawks may not have been what the team had hoped for, given how many opportunities he received, but Jordan Schultz is right. He will certainly find a new team in short order. Eskridge’s final game at Lumen Field showcased his speed with a 79-yard touchdown punt return.

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Did Dee Eskridge do enough to make the Seahawks roster?

Did Dee Eskridge do enough to make the Seahawks roster?

Perhaps the biggest name Seattle Seahawks player with the most to prove has been wide receiver Dee Eskridge. Originally a second round pick, injuries and off the field concerns have limited his potential in the NFL. Talent has never been an issue for Eskridge, but what good is talent if you can’t stay on the field?

Such has been the case for Eskridge this preseason. Against the Chargers in the first preseason game, Eskridge had one rush for 22 yards but wasn’t able to haul in any of the three passes targeted towards him. As for the second game against the Tennessee Titans, he wasn’t even active due to (you guessed it) injuries.

However, in the preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns, Eskridge flashed the potential that has kept him on the Seahawks roster far longer than fans might have assumed he would. Late in the second quarter, Eskridge turned a 17-10 lead into a 24-10 thanks to his 79-yard punt return.

Eskridge also caught all three passes thrown his way for 19 yards through the air.

Now the ultimate question remains: was Eskridge’s performance on Saturday enough to secure his roster spot? Is the potential juice he can provide worth the proverbial squeeze in regards to his unreliable health? Given how long he has been on the team, and how little he has been able to produce – this summer included – it is hard to see a world where the answer is “yes.” Especially when considering how deep the Seahawks wide receiver room is.

It seems Eskridge himself is well aware of his precarious position on the roster bubble. He went into Saturday’s game with the mentality it might be his last. He spoke at length about that, as well as the punt return, during the postgame press conference.

However, it should also be mentioned Eskridge seems to be a beloved player among his teammates. Whatever his future may be in this League, with the Seahawks or elsewhere, it appears he’s always going to have friends in Seattle. Friends who clearly understand the struggles he’s had in his career.

Seahawks WR Dee Eskridge was inactive vs. Titans

Seahawks WR Dee Eskridge was inactive vs. Titans

America is the land of opportunity, and so is the National Football League. Sometimes opportunity includes second, third, and even fourth chances. But eventually, those chances run out and a team that has been so willing to give them decides it is time to move on. Unfortunately, we might be headed towards such a situation with wide receiver Dee Eskridge.

During the week of joint practices in Nashville between the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, Eskridge did not participate due to injury. This has been the story of his career with Seattle ever since being a second round pick in the 2021 NFL draft. On Saturday against the Titans in the Week 2 preseason game, Eskridge was inactive.

To say Eskridge is on the roster bubble is an understatement. In his career, despite a lofty draft position, Eskridge has a grand total of 17 receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown… in his three seasons in the league. Injuries shortened his first two years, and in 2023 he lost his chance at the first six games of the season thanks to a domestic violence arrest earlier that year.

It should be noted Eskridge was not charged with a crime, but the arrest was certainly more than enough for the NFL to find him in violation of their personal conduct policy.

Right or wrong, teams are (almost) always going to find a spot on the roster for a player they believe can help them win. Talent and potential often takes priority. But eventually, that potential needs to be recognized, and it can only be done so with in-game reps. Opportunities to showcase said talent.

For Eskridge, these opportunities are becoming less available with each practice and game missed.

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Seahawks injury update: WR Dee Eskridge and LB Jon Rhattigan DNP

Seahawks injury update: WR Dee Eskridge and LB Jon Rhattigan DNP

Football is officially back, and unfortunately, that means injuries are back as well. The Seattle Seahawks kicked off the preseason with a solid 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, which was a lot more dominant than the final score would indicate. In the preseason, the primary concern for every team, above even determining roster spots, is the ability to remain healthy. Football is a war of attrition.

Fortunately, the Seahawks were able to escape southern California relatively healthy, but there were some casualties. For starters, linebacker Jon Rhattigan is dealing with a heel injury. Against the Chargers, Rhattigan played well. He led the team with five total tackles, as well as recording a sack.

The other notable player who did not practice was wide receiver Dee Eskridge. His injury has not been specified as of the publication of this article. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times mentioned Macdonald does not anticipate either being serious, however, a timeline for Rhattigan’s return is not available.

Eskridge missing more time is pushing him further on his already precipitous footing. I wrote in Studs and Duds – of which Eskridge was firmly in the latter catergory – how he did not make the most of his opportunities against the Chargers. For a player firmly on the roster bubble, and who has always struggled to stay healthy, it is not a great outlook.

We at Seahawks Wire will continue to update with more injury news when developments occur.

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Dee Eskridge’s preseason Week 1 usage proves he’s on roster bubble

Dee Eskridge preseason Week 1 usage proves he’s on roster bubble

Seattle Seahawks fourth-year wide receiver D’Wayne “Dee” Eskridge entered this year’s training camp and preseason firmly on the roster bubble. Eskridge played just 19 offensive snaps in Saturday’s exhibition win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He played deep into the second half, strongly insinuating that his tenure with the Seahawks could be reaching its conclusion.

Eskidge took a jet sweep for an explosive 22-yard gain, but it was his lone highlight. Eskridge received three targets in the passing game, one of which were hauled in. Meanwhile receivers like Cody White, Eason Winston Jr., Dareke Young, and Laviska Shenault all recorded two-or-three catches for receiving yardage totals ranging from 30 to 44 yards.

Eskridge was not convincing on Saturday evening. The former second-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft entered this offseason on the bubble because he’s made such a minimal impact through three professional seasons. Recurring injuries, a six-game suspension, and inconsistent performances have led Eskridge to recording just 17 catches for 122 yards and one touchdown as a receiver.

The Seahawks will travel to Nashville later this week for joint practices with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday and Thursday. The starting receiving core will get plenty of reps versus the Titans secondary, which now includes former Seahawks safeties Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams. That should lead to more in-game reps for the backups in Saturday’s second preseason game.

Eskridge must start taking better advantage of his opportunities.

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Seahawks WR/KR Laviska Shenault says ‘this is going to be a hard-nosed team’

Shenault called Seattle a good fit for himself and promised a hard-nosed and aggressive team.

You may have noticed yesterday when the Seahawks announced the signing of wide receiver/kick returner Laviska Shenault that he looks a little bit like Ravens running back Derrick Henry. As it turns out, he also shares some of Henry’s instincts about the game, despite playing a different position.

After the signing, Shenault called Seattle a good fit for himself and promised they would be a hard-nosed team.

If you haven’t seen the Panthers play the last two seasons (understandably), you might have missed Shenault showing off his unique skill set. At 6-foot-1, 220 pounds he’s about the same size as 49ers wide out Deebo Samuel, who’s often used as a battering ram in their run game. Shenault doesn’t run as much, but he does have some of that same ability. He’s gotten 50 carries in his career, averaging over five yards per attempt.

As a receiver Shenault has posted 158 catches, 1,551 yards and six touchdowns, five of them coming in his rookie season with the Jaguars. Shenault’s greatest asset may be what he brings on special teams, though. Carolina utilized him as a kickoff returner and he did quite well, averaging over 27 yards per return each of the last two years.

If anybody on the roster has cause to worry about his spot it’s likely Dareke Young, who hasn’t managed to carve out a role in a loaded wide receiver room as of yet. Dee Eskridge may also have cause for concern given his experience as a kickoff returner last season.

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