Field Gulls
The Seattle Seahawks did some more roster shuffling ahead of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
As expected, veteran safety Quandre Diggs has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. While safety Ty Okada is only questionable with an oblique injury, the lack of depth at the position means Diggs is likely to get his first snaps with the Seahawks since the 2023 season.
Running back/kick returner Velus Jones Jr is the other game day elevation, and presumably it’s for special teams purposes since the Seahawks placed George Holani on injured reserve. The third-string running back is one of Seattle’s kick return specialists, and his hamstring injury is serious enough to keep him out until at least Week 17 at the Carolina Panthers. With Dareke Young and Tory Horton also on IR, all three of Seattle’s opening day returners are currently out injured. Rashid Shaheed will likely remain the primary kick and punt returner, but Jones may be the other kickoff guy in Holani’s absence.
Lastly, Holani’s IR move opened up a roster spot for veteran running back Myles Gaskin, the Lynnwood native who starred at the University of Washington. Gaskin was signed to the active roster, leaving an open practice squad spot entering next week. Cam Akers is another running back option for the Seahawks, although Gaskin may be more likely to get carries given he’s spent more time with the team this year.
In summary:
Game day inactives will be announced at about 11:35 am PT on Sunday.
