Seattle elevated Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Bohanna from the practice squad ahead of Week 1 against San Francisco, a move that tightens Seattle’s front-line depth after a thin interior rotation and several injuries. Bohanna faces limited expectancies unless interior injuries mount, while Griffin’s return gives veteran cover at cornerback as Seattle copes with injuries to Johnathan Hankins and Rylie Mills in the middle. With Jake Bobo and Dareke Young ruled out, Seattle’s four active receivers are Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Tory Horton Jr., and Cody White, creating a high-leverage Week 1 target situation for JSN and an unsettled WR mix for fantasy rosters. Uchenna Nwosu is also out, further stressing the edge and overall pass rush plan.

Seattle moved quickly after the waiver deadline to assemble its initial practice squad, keeping core depth intact while juggling two seventh-rounders and late-round linemen. Damien Martinez and Ricky White III were waived from the 53-man roster but are on Seattle’s practice squad, signaling a focused RB and WR pipeline. Mason Richman and Bryce Cabeldue remain on the roster as experimental linemen. Rylie Mills starts the season on the non-football injury list, and Jerrick Reed II plus Sataoa Laumea have mixed fates. The club also re-signed Quinton Bohanna and Federico Maranges (IPP), with Jamie Sheriff and Jacardia Wright among the other reported returnees. The Seahawks continue to leverage the IPP slot and cap restrictions while keeping options open for Week 1 and beyond.

In parallel, the Seahawks’ re-signings and practice-squad structure highlight Seattle’s emphasis on internal development and immediate depth at running back, receiver, and the interior line. The International Pathway Program designation adds a 17th slot, offering strategic flexibility as Seattle navigates two- or three-year veteran restrictions. With 16 practice-squad slots (plus IPP), Seattle is staking a clear plan for practice competitiveness, injury coverage, and future promotions as the season unfolds.

As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for training camp set to begin on July 23, six rookies have been placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list. This includes notable fifth-round pick Rylie Mills, a defensive tackle from Notre Dame, who suffered an ACL injury during the College Football Playoff. Mills, along with wide receivers Tyrone Broden and Montorie Foster, linebacker D'Eryk Jackson, and cornerbacks Isas Waxter and Zy Alexander, will miss the camp's start. Players on the NFI list can return once they pass a physical, giving hope to fans and the team for a swift recovery.

Notre Dame football had an impressive showing in the 2025 NFL Draft, with six players selected across various teams. Cornerback Benjamin Morrison led the group, being drafted in the second round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a four-year contract worth over $8 million. His signing bonus of approximately $2.6 million reflects the potential the Bucs see in him post-recovery from hip surgery. Safety Xavier Watts followed in the third round, joining the Atlanta Falcons with a four-year deal valued at around $6.2 million.

Linebacker Jack Kiser was a bit of a surprise pick at number 107 overall, yet his contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, totaling just over $5 million, suggests they see him contributing early. Meanwhile, defensive lineman Rylie Mills and tight end Mitchell Evans both received similar contracts in the fifth round, while quarterback Riley Leonard rounded out the draft class in the sixth round, hoping to secure a long-term role with the Indianapolis Colts.