O'Connell, a preseason standout on the practice squad, faces competition from Surratt for depth; his role could hinge on special-teams and injury luck. Surratt's arrival narrows O'Connell's path to a consistent roster spot but preserves valuable depth for September.

O’Connell led Seattle with seven tackles, excelling against the run and pass. His downhill reliability earned him a roster spotlight and special-teams credibility, particularly for coverage units, making him a logical candidate for the 53-man roster or practice squad elevations.

O’Connell saw 18 snaps in Week 1, contributing to Seattle’s LB depth with a chance to push his way into more rotational action as Knight recovers. His appearance signals the team’s ongoing evaluation process as they search for reliable depth behind their top options.

Patrick O'Connell has been signed from the practice squad to fill the vacancy left by Anthony Bradford's injury. An undrafted player in 2023, O'Connell has appeared in three games this season as a practice squad elevation, recording two tackles on special teams. He has played a total of 30 special teams snaps but has yet to see action on defense.

Patrick O'Connell will dress as a practice squad elevation for the second consecutive week, providing additional depth for the Seahawks as they face the Cardinals.