Noah Igbinoghene is officially a Cleveland Brown, heading straight onto their active roster after the Seahawks chose not to bring him back. Any whispers about him even sniffing the practice squad here in the Emerald City can be put to bed, because the Browns wasted no time snapping him up as part of their recent transactions. It’s a move that definitely shifts things in our secondary as we get deeper into the early season grind.
What Igbinoghene’s Exit Means for the Cornerback Room
Igbinoghene was released by the Seahawks as a vested veteran during the final roster cuts, and honestly, it felt a little surprising he wasn’t on our initial practice squad. Dude seemed to be making a real push during the preseason. He got a healthy mix of second and even first-team snaps in training camp, and predominantly second-team work in preseason games. We saw him working the slot in that first preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field, then he switched over to the boundary for the games against the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs. He was out there, he was getting reps, and now he’s gone. It’s a reminder of how quickly things can change in this league, even for guys who seem to be right on the cusp.
Who’s Stepping Up in Seattle’s Secondary?
So, with Igbinoghene off to Cleveland, who’s lining up for our beloved Hawks? For now, it looks like Nehemiah Pritchett is holding down that third cornerback spot on the depth chart. We’ve also got Trevon Diggs waiting in the wings on the practice squad, which gives us some flexibility. Plus, the front office wasn’t sitting still, making a move to trade for rookie corner Avery Smith from the Los Angeles Chargers. That’s a fresh face in the mix, and we know our coaching staff loves developing young talent. We’ll be watching closely to see how Smith integrates and what kind of impact he can make early on.
Another Defender Finds a New Home
The Igbinoghene news isn’t the only defensive shake-up for the 12s to track. There’s still a bit of a question mark around safety D’Anthony Bell. Bell was with us for most of last season before the Carolina Panthers claimed him off waivers. He actually got brought back as a free agent, even with a Super Bowl ring awarded, but then he was cut and, similar to Igbinoghene, wasn’t re-signed to the practice squad. It shows just how competitive these roster spots are and the constant churn in the league. With our early season schedule heating up, these early adjustments to the defensive backfield are something we’ve got to keep an eye on.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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