Just when you thought the roster cuts were done kicking us in the gut, another Seahawk is heading out, and this one stings more than a little: linebacker Jamie Sheriff is joining the Los Angeles Rams practice squad, as ESPN’s Brady Henderson reported Tuesday. This isn’t just another veteran finding a new home; it’s a division rival, and it feels like a real head-scratcher after what we saw from him this preseason.
Why Did We Let Him Walk After That Preseason Performance?
Look, after losing wide receiver Cody White to the Las Vegas Raiders and defensive end Jared Ivey to the Atlanta Falcons during roster cuts, you’d think we’d be trying to hold onto any talent we could. But for the third straight year, Sheriff missed out on the initial 53-man roster. And get this: he wasn’t even named to Seattle’s initial practice squad. That’s wild, especially when you consider his recent play. Despite a crowded linebacker room, the team not retaining him, at least on the practice squad, was genuinely unexpected. Why? Because Sheriff put together a strong preseason showing, recording three solo tackles and half a sack against the Tennessee Titans on August 23. You see a guy ball out like that, and you figure he’s earned a spot, right?
A Familiar Face Now With the Enemy
Sheriff’s story with us isn’t short. He went undrafted out of South Alabama in 2024 but signed right up with Seattle’s practice squad. He had a brief detour when he was waived and claimed by the Carolina Panthers that September, but they released him shortly after, and he rejoined the Seahawks practice squad. He’s pretty much been with us ever since, spending most of his first two NFL seasons right here. We even called him up to the active roster last year after injuries hit fellow linebackers Ernest Jones IV and Tyrice Knight, and he appeared in our Week 12 game against the Titans, logging a solo tackle. This dude knows our system, knows the city, and now he’s with *them*.
This move definitely leaves you wondering. After already saying goodbye to a couple of guys, seeing Sheriff walk, especially after that strong preseason, is a tough pill to swallow. We’ve got to trust Coach Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury know what they’re doing with this roster as the regular season gets rolling. But man, seeing a guy who showed up for us when we needed him, a guy who knows our system, jump ship to a division rival? That hits different. You gotta wonder if we’ll see him across the line of scrimmage sooner rather than later. For now, let’s keep an eye on our new-look squad. What do you think, 12s?
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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