Roster moves: Seahawks sign WR Ty Scott, release CB Andrew Whitaker

Roster moves: Seahawks sign WR Ty Scott, release CB Andrew Whitaker

The Seattle Seahawks are in a full swing with training camp this week, and they certainly are staying active. On Thursday, it was announced they are adding yet another former UFL wide receiver into the mix. The Seahawks signed Ty Scott, a former DC Defender and Missouri State Bear.

To make room for this addition, Seattle released cornerback Andrew Whitaker.

Ty Scott joins fellow former UFL wide receiver, Marcus Simms, as a pair of spring league players to earn another shot in the NFL. Simms was signed on July 16th.

Scott made the most of his opportunity in our nation’s capital last year, hauling in 25 receptions for 418 yards and three touchdowns. Unfortunately, the Defenders went 4-6 and did not qualify for the playoffs.

As for his college stats, during his two years at Missouri State he recorded 1,784 total receiving yards. However, his final year of 2022 only saw 674 yards, likely leading him to be undrafted going into 2023.

After a short stint with the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason, Scott now has his second opportunity in the league. This time, with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Seahawks sign UFL WR Marcus Simms

Seahawks sign UFL WR Marcus Simms

The Seattle Seahawks boast one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the NFL. This week, it got a little deeper. The Seahawks announced on Tuesday they were signing Michigan Panthers wide receiver Marcus Simms to the team. Simms took full advantage of the opportunity the UFL gave him and now he has another shot in the NFL.

Simms, 26, first joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 after his collegiate years at West Virginia. Unfortunately, his first foray into the league did not result in any action. Simms found his way back to football in the UFL with the Panthers this season, where he was one of the stronger players.

Simms’ 426 receiving yards was good for 10th in the UFL, and his three touchdowns were tied for eighth, as his Panthers won seven of their ten games and made the playoffs. Big plays seems to be his specialty.

Here’s hoping for the best for Simms in his second stint in the big leagues.

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