Randy Gurzi· Aug 31, 2026
Gurzi argues Seattle should re-sign a group of unsigned rookies to the practice squad, headlined by return man Rashad Rochelle, assuming he clears waivers.
“If he doesn't get claimed, Rochelle is among several rookies the Seahawks should sign back to the practice squad.”
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8 checkable claims — 8 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 9 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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8 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
Emmanuel Henderson to make the roster
“Emmanuel Henderson, WR (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDeven EasternSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Deven Eastern to make the roster
“Deven Eastern, DT (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMarvin JonesSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Marvin Jones to make the roster
“Marvin Jones Jr., EDGE (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsRashad RochelleSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Rashad Rochelle to make the roster
“Rashad Rochelle, WR ... he's one of several rookes who should be retained via the practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAidan HubbardSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Aidan Hubbard to make the roster
“Aidan Hubbard, EDGE (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsUso SeumaloSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Uso Seumalo to make the roster
“Uso Seumalo, DT (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMichael DansbySeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Michael Dansby to make the roster
“Michael Dansby, CB (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAndre FullerSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Andre Fuller to make the roster
“Andre Fuller, CB (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Carter BahnsRoster Spot Calls · Jeshaun JonesMiss · 0A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group.
- Jeff KerrRoster Spot Calls · Chance CampbellHit · 100Kerr's third Eagles 53-man roster projection names the players he expects to make the team at each position, with Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Gabe Hall and Rocco Underwood left off; he also predicts Underwood is exposed to waivers and returns to the practice squad, Deontae Lawson lands on the practice squad, and Eli Stowers is the TE3.
- Jeff KerrRoster Spot Calls · Chance CampbellHit · 100Kerr's updated 53-man roster projection for the Eagles after eight training camp practices, naming which players make the team at each position plus depth-chart placements like Wicks as WR2, Mundt as TE2, Kendall as third guard, Bell as third tackle, and Epps/Carter battling to start at safety.
- Ralph VentreRoster Spot Calls · Christian BenfordMiss · 0Ventre expects Christian Benford's toe injury to sideline him for at least the Week 4 game against New England, and believes the Bills will have to add a cornerback to the 53-man roster this week — likely by moving Benford to injured reserve — with practice squad rookie Kani Walker the most likely player elevated.