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Seahawks release P Ty Zentner from practice squad

Seahawks release P Ty Zentner from practice squad

Ty Zentner, we hardly knew you. The Seattle Seahawks signed Zentner to the practice squad late last week in case veteran punter Michael Dickson wasn’t medically cleared to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. The replacement option has already been released from the practice squad.

Dickson was questionable heading into the weekend. He suffered a back injury in the fourth quarter of Seattle’s Week 13 victory over the New York Jets. Spasms prevented Dickson from punting in the dying moments of that contest.

Dickson was active and available versus the Cardinals. He punted on five occasions for 265 yards, averaging an outstanding 53 yards per punt. Dickson’s longest punt went for a booming 61 yards and he placed four of them inside the opponent’s 20-yard line with one touchback. He showed no ill effects of the injury suffered against the Jets.

Zentner is a second-year punter that’s endured stints with various franchises in one-and-a-half seasons. The former Kansas State standout punter spent time with Seattle’s NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams earlier this year. Zentner punted seven times for the Rams, totaling 281 yards (40.1 yards per punt). He previously appeared in nine career games with the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans.

Zentner will continue being a popular league-wide target for teams with punter injuries. Thankfully, Dickson is healthy and available for Seattle heading into a showdown with the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.

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Seahawks make several changes to 53 man roster

Seahawks make several changes to 53 man roster

The Seattle Seahawks made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon. General manager John Schneider claimed defensive back A.J. Finley off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers. To make room, defensive end Myles Adams was waived.

Finley was waived by the Chargers just earlier this week. Finley initially entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss in 2023. The former Rebels standout appeared in 12 games as a rookie with the Chargers last season, and another 10 this year before being waived.

Finley played a total of 370 snaps on special teams for the Chargers, and another 69 on defense. The Seahawks are dealing with various injuries across their defensive backs. Artie Burns and K’Von Wallace are currently on IR.

Defenders Mike Morris (215) and Drake Thomas (202), and wide receiver Jake Bobo (200) are the only Seahawks to play 200-plus snaps on special teams this season. Finley had totaled 170 special teams snaps for the Chargers before being cut. He should immediately earn a role in the underrated third phase of the game for the Seahawks.

Adams had totaled just 35 defensive snaps in Seattle this season. The Seahawks also made changes to the practice squad, signing cornerback Ryan Cooper and wide receiver Cornell Powell. To clear room, cornerback Faion Hicks and running back Brittain Brown were waived.

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Financial details of Seahawks trade for DL Roy Robertson-Harris

Financial details of Seahawks trade for DL Roy Robertson-Harris

The Seattle Seahawks acquired veteran defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday. Veteran general manager John Schneider parted with a sixth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft in order to secure Robertson-Harris’ services. The financial fallout of the trade has since been reported by Spotrac.

The Seahawks are simply inheriting $1.4 million in salary for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. Robertson-Harris previously signed a three-year contract extension worth $30 million with the Jaguars, keeping him under contract through the 2026 season. That means Schneider is tentatively taking on $6.6 and $6.8 million in scheduled salary in 2025 and 2026, but there’s a catch.

 

Robertson-Harris does not possess any guaranteed money remaining on his contract beyond this current season. That means Schneider could sever ties with Robertson-Harris in the upcoming offseason without fretting about sizable financial penalties. The veteran defensive lineman could simply be a one-year rental with the Seahawks currently in postseason contention.

The Jaguars are absorbing sizable financial penalties in 2024 ($3.4 million) and 2025 ($6.9 million) via dead cap charges. Through six games, Robertson-Harris has recorded two sacks and four quarterback hits. Acquiring Robertson-Harris in exchange for a Day Three selection two drafts away was a straightforward decision given the lack of overwhelming financial responsibility.

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Seahawks sign 2 TEs amidst several injuries at position

Seahawks sign TE amidst several injuries at position

The Seattle Seahawks went into Saturday’s preseason game versus the Tennessee Titans with several injuries at the tight end position. Brady Russell, A.J. Barner, and Tyler Mabry were the lone tight ends to appear in the exhibition contest.

Rookie tight end Jack Westover missed the game with a hamstring injury after participating in both joint practices with the Titans earlier this week. Noah Fant left Thursday’s practice session and did not play on Saturday. Pharaoh Brown was recently carted off the field with a scary-looking injury, though the Seahawks are still working through the severity.

With another week of training camp practices looming ahead, and a Week 3 preseason finale with the Cleveland Browns scheduled for Saturday evening, general manager John Schneider made two transactions at the position on Sunday evening. Seattle is adding tight ends Michael Ezeike and Devon Garrison to their 90 man roster, according to widespread reports.

Ezeike spent five seasons at UCLA, catching 35 passes for 407 yards and seven touchdowns. After going undrafted in 2023, Ezeike was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers, but he failed to make their final roster. He was more recently contracted to play in the USFL league.

Garrison caught 97 passes for 1,581 yards and 16 touchdowns in four seasons at Pittsburg State. He was routinely a standout performer at the D-II level, earning several All-American honors. Garrison was invited to Green Bay Packers minicamp earlier this offseason, but it’s the Seahawks who are now pouncing on his availability.

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Seahawks sign undrafted LB, waive DL

Seahawks sign undrafted LB, waive DL

The Seattle Seahawks made a pair of transactions on Wednesday morning ahead of joint practices with the Tennessee Titans (which will continue on Thursday). General manager John Schneider added undrafted linebacker Easton Gibbs to the 90-man roster. It represents a reunion after Gibbs initially joined the Seahawks as an UDFA in May before being waived later in the summer.

Gibbs played college football at Wyoming. He was an experienced defender, having started 39 career games for the Cowboys. Gibbs was a big-time playmaker on defense, totaling 362 tackles and earning First-Team All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2022 and 2023. He’ll provide depth at off-ball linebacker behind Jerome Baker, Tyrel Dodson, Tyrice Knight, and Jon Rhattigan. His signing is timely with both Baker and Rhattigan being sidelined from practice with injury.

In a corresponding move, defensive lineman Nathan Pickering was waived/injured to make room for Gibbs the 90-man roster. Pickering initially joined the Seahawks after a strong tryout performance at rookie minicamp. He played college football at Mississippi State, primarily playing the 3-tech and nose tackle positions.

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