The defending Super Bowl-champion Seahawks just set their initial 53-man roster for the regular season, and general manager John Schneider is already pulling out his signature roster gymnastics. He’s treating this initial roster less like a strict 53 and more like a 70-man squad for 2026, making moves that have everyone in the Emerald City talking. The biggest shocker? Cutting former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs just two days after he absolutely impressed Coach Mike Macdonald and the GM in his first game in green and blue.
Trevon Diggs’ Wild Ride
Diggs, who’ll be 28 next month, only signed on August 19. He practiced twice, then hit the field for the preseason finale against Kansas City on Friday night. He sprinted inside on a dive play for a first-play tackle and then intercepted the *only* pass thrown at him! Macdonald even gave the seventh-year veteran, who hasn’t played a full season since 2022 due to injuries, the veteran treatment, hanging with starters for the rest of the game. After not playing since January for Green Bay, he looked electric. So why the cut? Schneider cut Diggs with the understanding that he’ll sign back onto the Seahawks’ practice squad on Monday once the waiver period ends. Diggs isn’t subject to waivers due to his NFL service time, making him an unrestricted free agent right now. He *could* sign elsewhere, but he chose Seattle over Detroit just weeks ago. His post-interception comments say it all: “Yeah, it was amazing,” Diggs said. “Those guys do a great job of just uplifting everybody. It feels like a brotherhood.” Sounds like he’s here to stay, ramping up to potentially be Macdonald’s third cornerback for the season opener.
Schneider’s Roster Magic
This Diggs move is classic Schneider. He always maximizes the roster, turning 53 spots into something much bigger. Serious practice squad maneuvering keeps talent around. Beyond Diggs, five other veterans got cut, and we saw the expected stash of Zach Charbonnet on an injury list as he continues to train. There’s also a wait for Terrion Arnold to potentially come off a special list set by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. But it’s not all tricks; some guys just earned their spot. Montorie Foster Jr., the high-school substitute teacher and real estate agent from Ohio, made it to the 53-man roster despite his late fears. That’s a story you love to see! Schneider himself said about Diggs, “He came in a little bit late, and he’s kind of just getting going… But he feels he’s he’s confident.” That confidence, combined with the “brotherhood” Diggs felt, tells us everything about the long game here.
So what’s next for our Super Bowl champs? The regular season kicks off on September 9 against New England right here at Lumen Field. We’ll be watching closely to see how Diggs continues to acclimate and ramp up, potentially stepping into that crucial third cornerback role. This isn’t just about 53 guys; it’s about the deep roster Schneider is building. Get ready, 12s, because this season is already shaping up to be a wild ride!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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