The NFL’s brutal cutdown day just ripped through the league, sending over 1,000 players packing from their 53-man rosters. But for the Seattle Seahawks and the 12s, the real gut punch came with the reveal of the waiver wire order: our Hawks are stuck at the absolute bottom, number 32.
Over 1,000 Players Hit the Market, But Good Luck Getting Them, 12s
That weekend was rough, right? All 32 NFL clubs had to slash their rosters down to 53 players by Sunday night’s deadline. We’re talking more than a thousand hopefuls getting that tough news. It’s absolutely brutal, a necessary evil in the NFL business. But here’s the thing: for a lot of these guys, this ain’t the end of the road. Far from it! Many will land on practice squads, or even get scooped up for active rosters by other squads. The real kicker is whether they’ve got less than four accrued seasons in the league. If so, they hit the waiver wire, subject to the league’s specific order. If they’ve got four or more years under their belt, they bypass waivers and become unrestricted free agents, free to sign wherever they want. This initial waiver order, which rules for the first three weeks of the season, is set by last year’s draft order. That means the Las Vegas Raiders nabbed the coveted No. 1 spot, with the New York Jets right behind them. Every team is looking for that immediate upgrade.
The Grim Reality of Being Last in Line
So, what does being dead last, a heartbreaking number 32, truly mean for the Emerald City’s chances to snag some fresh talent? It means if Coach Mike Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury spot a player they *love*, someone who could legitimately make our 53-man roster stronger right now, our odds of actually getting him are basically non-existent. The rule is brutally clear: if two teams put in a claim for the same player, the team higher in the waiver order secures the rights. With 31 other teams ahead of us, all eyeing the same talent pool, it’s a monumental long shot, always. The first batch of waivers are officially set to be announced today, Monday, August 31, and you can bet every single team ahead of us is scrambling to pick up immediate upgrades while we’re left watching from the back of the line, hoping for a miracle.
Yeah, cutdown day brought a massive influx of talent onto the market, but let’s be real, the Hawks aren’t going to be in the mix for any immediate, game-changing additions through the waiver wire. Our best shot for any roster tweaks is going to be with players who clear waivers entirely or those savvy four-plus-year vets who become free agents. So for now, it’s all about who we’ve already got on that 53-man roster as the 2026 NFL season officially kicks off. We trust Coach Macdonald and the squad. Let’s get ready for some football, 12s, with the guys we’ve got!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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