Jeremy Brener· Aug 25, 2026
Brener predicts the newly signed players (Derrick Graham, Tysheem Johnson, Justin Jones) will not make Seattle's 53-man roster, though the Seahawks could add them to the practice squad after they clear waivers.
“The players that were recently added shouldn't be expected to make the 53-man roster, but once they clear waivers, the Seahawks will have the first opportunity to add them to the practice squad if they choose to do so.”
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- Roster Spot CallsJustin JonesSeattle SeahawksAug 25, 2026
Justin Jones to make the roster
“The players that were recently added shouldn't be expected to make the 53-man roster, but once they clear waivers, the Seahawks will have the first opportunity to add them to the practice squad”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTysheem JohnsonSeattle SeahawksAug 25, 2026
Tysheem Johnson to make the roster
“The players that were recently added shouldn't be expected to make the 53-man roster, but once they clear waivers, the Seahawks will have the first opportunity to add them to the practice squad”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDerrick GrahamSeattle SeahawksAug 25, 2026
Derrick Graham to make the roster
“The players that were recently added shouldn't be expected to make the 53-man roster, but once they clear waivers, the Seahawks will have the first opportunity to add them to the practice squad”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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