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Seahawks DT Johnathan Hankins Will Not Play In 2025

November 19th, 2025 at 5:38pm CST by Adam La Rose

Johnathan Hankins was a regular for the Seahawks last season. The veteran defensive tackle will not see any time on the field for Seattle in 2025, however.

A back injury suffered in the offseason landed Hankins on the reserve/NFI list during roster cutdowns. An absence of at least four games was ensured by the move, but the 33-year-old has yet to play in 2025. Head coach Mike Macdonald said on Wednesday (via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times) a return for the closing stages of the campaign will not take place.

In 2024, Hankins made eight starts and handled a defensive snap share of 35%. The former second-rounder totaled 30 tackles, one sack and the first interception of his career during his debut Seahawks season. A similar showing this time around would have been expected, but instead Seattle will remain shorthanded up front the rest of the way. The team ranks sixth in the NFL against the run, so Hankins’ absence has not proven to be too much of an issue so far.

Hankins has played on one-year pacts dating back to 2021. A veteran of five NFL teams, the Ohio State product landed $2.05MM on his first Seahawks contract. He re-signed in April, securing a slight raise in terms of overall value ($2.12MM) and guarantees ($350K). Needless to say, another one-year contract will await Hankins when his next gig is in place.

Seattle was among the teams to add at the trade deadline by acquiring wideout Rashid Shaheed from the Saints. No moves were made along the defensive line, though. With it now known Hankins will not return at any point this year, the Seahawks could look to make a depth addition up front via the free agent market. The team currently has $17.59MM in cap space.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/18/25

November 18th, 2025 at 9:27pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Here are the latest practice squad moves around the NFL:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: OL Andrew Steuber

Buffalo Bills

Signed: CB Brandon Codrington

Carolina Panthers

Released: S Israel Mukuamu

Chicago Bears

Signed: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Dallas Cowboys

Released: C Wesley French

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DE Viliami Fehoko, S George Odum, WR Eli Pancol, DT Chris Wormley
Released: DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, TE Maximilian Mang, CB Troy Pride

Las Vegas Raiders

Released: OT Leroy Watson

New England Patriots

Signed: DL Fabien Lovett Sr.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: WR John Rhys Plumlee
Released: S Jack Henderson

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: RB Velus Jones, WR Brenden Rice
Released: TE Marshall Lang, CB Mike Reid

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: QB Adrian Martinez
Released: RB Sincere McCormick

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: S Marcus Banks

Tennessee Titans

Signed: WR Lance McCutcheon, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Reeves-Maybin, the current NFLPA president, spent most of his career with the Lions but was released this offseason. He worked out with the 49ers in October and now returns to the NFC North with the Bears.

Odum began his NFL career in Indianapolis and is now returning to the Colts after a three-year stint with the 49ers. He will likely provide depth on special teams when elevated from the practice squad.

Kpassagnon, meanwhile, will be looking for his third team this season. He signed in Chicago this offseason to reunite with Dennis Allen, the Bears’ defensive coordinator and Kpassagnon’s former coach in New Orleans. He played 89 snaps across five games in Chicago before he was released. He then signed with the Colts’ practice squad, but did not make any appearances in blue and white.

The Seahawks signed Jones to their practice squad, but he was released the following day in a health-related move, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. Rice, the son of NFL legend Jerry Rice, will get to play for one of his father’s former teams. Jerry Rice played for the Seahawks during his last season in 2004.

Hall Of Fame S Kenny Easley Dies At 66

November 15th, 2025 at 9:56pm CST by Adam La Rose

Seahawks icon Kenny Easley passed away on Friday, per an announcement from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 66 years old.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley,” a team statement reads in part. “Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity, and fearlessness. His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one of the best players of all-time.”

Easley joined the Seahawks as a first-round pick in 1981 and spent his entire career with the team. Within that span, he racked up numerous accolades including five Pro Bowl nods. Easley also secured first-team All-Pro honors every year from 1983-85.

The UCLA product won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 1984. Easley was named to the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 1980s. After a career which included 95 combined regular and postseason games, he was included in the Hall of Fame class of 2017.

Nicknamed ‘the Enforcer,’ Easley developed a reputation over the course of his decorated career for his physicality. He also delivered consistent performances in terms of ball production, however. Easley racked up 32 interceptions, leading the league with 10 in that regard during the 1984 campaign (and returning two for touchdowns). He also recorded nine forced fumbles and was limited to single digits in terms of games played only once in a season.

A kidney ailment resulted in Easley’s career ending at the age of 28. He sued the team over allegations that large doses of ibuprofen resulted in the damage to his kidneys and that the team failed to inform him of the issue during his final season; a settlement out of court was ultimately reached. The sides reconciled in 2002, and in that year Easley was inducted into the Seahawks’ Ring of Honor.

Seahawks Activate OL Christian Haynes, Place C Jalen Sundell On IR

November 15th, 2025 at 7:49pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Seahawks will have a different look up front when they play their pivotal game against the Rams tomorrow. The team’s roster shuffling in advance of the game includes a pair of offensive line moves.

Christian Haynes has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. The second-year blocker has not played this season, but his practice window was opened just over two weeks ago. Haynes is now back on the active roster in time to play on Sunday.

[RELATED: IR Return Tracker]

The timing of Haynes’ return is key. Seattle lost starting center Jalen Sundell to a knee injury in Week 10, leading the expectation a long-term absence could be in store. Sundell will indeed be sidelined for an extended period, as the Seahawks have moved him to IR. A new first-team option will be needed at the center spot over at least the next four games as a result.

After Sundell went down in Week 10, Olu Oluwatimi took over as his replacement. Sundell won a training camp competition with Oluwatimi, but the latter could regain a starting role if the Seahawks keep him in place for the time being. Another option would be to insert Haynes into the starting lineup immediately upon returning to action by playing him at center.

Haynes, 25, made 16 appearances but no starts during his rookie season. The former third-rounder worked exclusively at guard during that time. However, head coach Mike Macdonald recently named Haynes as an option to fill in for Sundell at center. In any case, sixth-round rookie Bryce Cabeldue remains likely to continue operating as a backup along the interior with Haynes now available.

Seattle’s other Saturday roster move was the decision to make linebacker Patrick O’Connell a gameday elevation. The 26-year-old has made one appearance to date in 2025 and seven in his career, all with the Seahawks.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/14/25

November 14th, 2025 at 7:03pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are Friday’s practice squad transactions:

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: CB Ambry Thomas
Released: DE Titus Leo

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: RB Trey Sermon

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Tyler Hall
Placed on practice squad/injured list: WR Tyrone Broden

A day after releasing Thomas to make room for Leo on the taxi squad, the Eagles have made the opposite transactions, bringing back Thomas while letting go of Leo. Sermon was waived to make room for sixth-round rookie quarterback Will Howard to come off of injured reserve, but he’ll stick around on the Steelers’ practice squad.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/12/25

November 12th, 2025 at 7:28pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are Wednesday’s practice squad transactions:

Buffalo Bills

Signed: DE Morgan Fox

Denver Broncos

Signed: WR Michael Bandy, DE Garrett Nelson

Green Bay Packers

Signed: G Lecitus Smith

Houston Texans

Signed: TE Layne Pryor, S K’Von Wallace

Pittsburgh Steelers

Released: S Darrick Forrest

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Michael Reid, DT Bubba Thomas

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: OLB Benton Whitley

Wallace was one of three defensive backs to work out in Houston today alongside nickelback Beanie Bishop and safety Brandon Hill. Though Bishop showed promise in parts of his rookie campaign last year, Wallace boasts the most experience of the three and has been added to the fold as the Texans attempt to make up for the absences of M.J. Stewart and Jalen Pitre.

Seahawks C Jalen Sundell To Miss ‘Multiple Weeks,’ Could Go On IR

November 12th, 2025 at 12:48pm CST by Connor Byrne

After serving as a backup during his rookie season in 2024, Seahawks center Jalen Sundell has emerged as their top option at the position this year. The former undrafted free agent from North Dakota State has started in every game for the 7-2 Seahawks. Sundell suffered a knee injury in a win over the Cardinals last week, though, and he’ll miss some time as a result.

Head coach Mike Macdonald announced (via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times) that Sundell will sit out “multiple weeks.” While Macdonald said Sundell won’t require surgery (per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic), he acknowledged that an IR stint is a possibility. Sundell would miss at least four games in that case.

Although Pro Football Focus ranks Sundell’s performance an underwhelming 28th among 37 qualifying centers, he’s an important part of a successful line. The Seahawks have allowed the fewest sacks in the league (10). With top-tier protection, quarterback Sam Darnold has performed like an MVP candidate in his first season in Seattle.

Darnold will now have to work with a different center for a key Week 11 matchup with the NFC West rival Rams. That will likely be Olu Oluwatimi, who lost the starting competition to Sundell over the summer. Oluwatimi suffered a back injury during training camp, helping lead to a demotion after he started eight games last year. The 6-foot-6, 309-pounder stepped in at center after Connor Williams‘ abrupt retirement in mid-November.

With Oluwatimi expected to fill in for Sundell, sixth-round rookie Bryce Cabeldue is in line to serve as the primary backup. However, Macdonald pointed out that guard Christian Haynes is capable of playing the position, per Condotta. Haynes has been on IR all season with a pectoral injury, but the Seahawks opened the 2024 third-rounder’s practice window on Oct. 29. Assuming the Seahawks activate him by next week, Haynes could function as depth while Sundell’s out.

Seahawks Place DT Jarran Reed, WR Dareke Young On IR

November 9th, 2025 at 2:30pm CST by Connor Byrne

NOVEMBER 9: General manager John Schneider said on a Seattle Sports radio appearance (via Condotta) Reed recently underwent surgery on his wrist. Recovery from the procedure has not gone as planned, so instead of continuing to play through the issue (as he did last week) Reed will look to fully heal while on IR.

NOVEMBER 8: The Seahawks announced that they have placed defensive tackle Jarran Reed and wide receiver Dareke Young on IR. Reed is dealing with wrist and thumb issues, while Young has a quadriceps injury. Both players will miss a minimum of four games.

Reed, a 10th-year man who began his second stint with the Seahawks in 2023, has once again been a significant contributor this season. Appearing in all eight of the 6-2 Seahawks’ games before his IR placement, Reed has logged a 47.3% snap share with 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks. The 6-foot-3, 315-pounder’s wrist injury limited him to a season-low 17 snaps in a blowout win over the Commanders last week.

Although Reed’s wrist has bothered him, the IR placement comes as a surprise after he was a full participant in practice during the week. Reed’s thumb problem seems to be a new development, though, and it will help lead to a lengthy absence. As Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times notes, only Reed’s wrist malady was listed on the injury report throughout the week. The team announced his thumb injury on Saturday.

Young has totaled just four catches in 39 games since the Seahawks used a seventh-round pick on him in 2022. The 26-year-old has picked up a pair of receptions for 48 yards in six games this season. Most of Young’s impact has come on special teams, where he has played 48.4% of snaps in 2025.

Along with Young, the Seahawks are dealing with injuries to fellow receivers Cooper Kupp (hamstring, heel), Tory Horton (groin, shin), and Jake Bobo (calf) ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the NFC West rival Cardinals. Kupp is questionable, Horton is doubtful, and Bobo is out.

To replenish their depth, the Seahawks signed D-tackle Quinton Bohanna and receiver Cody White from their practice squad to their 53-man roster on Saturday. They also elevated receiver Ricky White III and linebacker Patrick O’Connell from their practice squad.

Chiefs, Seahawks Nearly Completed Boye Mafe Trade

November 9th, 2025 at 1:43pm CST by Adam La Rose

Boye Mafe is a pending free agent and it was reported not long before the trade deadline he is unlikely to remain in place with the Seahawks. As a result, a trade would have come as little surprise.

One was nearly worked out. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Seattle was in talks about a Mafe trade with the Chiefs. He adds the teams came close to finalizing a swap, with one source thinking a trade was actually in place at one point. Instead, the Seahawks elected to keep the fourth-year edge rusher in the fold.

That was known to be Seattle’s preference. As such, the Chiefs must have submitted an enticing offer for a trade to receive serious consideration on the part of the Seahawks. Kansas City had been identified as a candidate to add along the defensive front before the deadline, and the team could still do so on the free agent market.

Any acquisition at this point would not be expected to make a major impact, although the same may have been true of Mafe given his struggles this season. The former second-rounder totaled 18 sacks in his first three campaigns (including nine in 2023) but he has been held without one so far this year. Mafe has nevertheless logged a regular role and totaled eight quarterback pressures.

The 26-year-old will look to chip in as part of one of the league’s top defenses down the stretch. The Seahawks are near the top of the league with 27 sacks, and Mafe adding to that total could prove to be key as they compete for top spot in the NFC West. Seattle made a notable move on offense by adding wideout Rashid Shaheed, and it will be interesting to see how the decision to keep Mafe (along with cornerback Tariq Woolen for that matter) plays out as they approach free agency.