Field Gulls
As is the case during the NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks have made another roster transaction involving cutting a player and signing them right back to the practice squad. In Friday’s case, that involves wide receiver Cody White. Since White is a vested veteran, he does not need to clear waivers before becoming a free agent. This is the third time that White has made a move between the 53-man roster and the practice squad, the most recent one occuring earlier this week when he was signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
To make room on the practice squad, Seattle released seventh-round draft pick, running back Damien Martinez. It would not be a surprise to see Martinez, who’s been on and off the practice squad, return to Seattle in some form again moving forward. However, Seattle did lose on-again, off-again practice squad member, Sataoa Laumea, earlier this week. As is the case with roster management, there is always a risk of losing a player. Rookie UDFA Jacardia Wright is the lone RB on Seattle’s practice squad, which could be very relevant for a game day elevation given Zach Charbonnet is unlikely to play in Week 3.
All in all, this roster move of dropping White to the practice squad, and leaving a spot on the 53-man roster reeks of another practice-squad member being signed to the active roster. This comes especially with the very banged up secondary leading into this weekend’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Safeties Julian Love and Nick Emmanwori, along with cornerback Devon Witherspoon have all been listed as doubtful. With the secondary being very thin, it would make sense to see a cornerback Shaquill Griffin or safety D’Anthony Bell as potential signings. Seattle of course will be able to make two practice-squad elevations for this weekend’s game as well.
