Jacardia Wright rocketed his way into the end zone on a 69-yard touchdown run last week, and now the Seattle Seahawks are staring down some wild roster cuts. It’s the final week of preseason, folks, and while our beloved Hawks have kept a lot of last season’s talent, the roster bubble is still super compelling. Before our squad takes on the Kansas City Chiefs, let’s talk about the battles happening for those last few coveted spots. And no, Jalen Milroe isn’t on this list, you’d be watching him anyway. This is about solidifying our depth where it really matters.
Running Backs: Wright and Jones Battling for the Edge
The running back situation is tight. The word is Seattle likely has its top three backs locked in for the regular season with Jadarian Price, George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson. When Zach Charbonnet comes back, that’s four. So where do Jacardia Wright and Velus Jones Jr. fit in? It’s possible neither makes the initial 53-man roster, but both could absolutely be practice squad stashes and get those game day elevations when we need them. Wright, fresh off injury last week, blew up with that incredible 69-yard touchdown run, seriously boosting his case. Jones has been crushing camp, too, having his first proper offseason as a running back, and he’s got receiver experience in the NFL. If the Seahawks decide to keep a fourth running back, my gut tells me the edge probably goes to Wright after that monster play. It’s going to be a tough call.
Wide Receivers: A Four-Way Fight with Jake Bobo Out
Talk about a logjam at wide receiver! Montorie Foster Jr., Cody White, Emmanuel Henderson, and Ricky White III are all fighting for spots. I almost left Foster off this list because I truly think he’s got an inside track, but hey, you never know, right? We’ve seen guys like Kasen Williams or Easop Winston before. Foster *should* be in, but Cody White brings the most experience to this quartet. Emmanuel Henderson hasn’t done much as a receiver but could be a special teams ace, and Ricky White III is another special teams standout. With Jake Bobo’s season now over, the big question is: will the Hawks roster five receivers or six? This could be a battle for two spots among these four, or everyone’s fighting for just one final receiver slot. Foster has been the best actual wide receiver in the group, with Henderson probably being the most versatile on special teams.
Cornerbacks: Fuller and Dansby Fighting for Creative Roster Moves
Over in the secondary, Andre Fuller, Michael Dansby, and Trevon Diggs are all making their case at cornerback. Noah Igbinoghene, a vested veteran, doesn’t have to go through waivers, which complicates things. There’s even a chance that to make room for Fuller or Dansby, the Seahawks might get creative, “cut” Igbinoghene, and then re-sign him after the practice squads are formed. From what I’ve seen, Noah definitely has value on this roster. Fuller, for his part, has been exclusively a slot corner in the preseason. These are the kinds of chess matches our front office has to play right before kickoff.
The Hawks hit Arrowhead Stadium at 5 pm PT to face the Chiefs. Every snap, every tackle, every route run is for a future in the Emerald City. Our guys are fighting for their season, and it’s going to be wild to see who makes the final cut.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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