Uso Seumalo is officially back on the Seahawks practice squad, three weeks after many of us thought his time in the Emerald City was done. The defensive tackle and ‘Hard Knocks’ star is making his return, according to his agency, as the team continues to shuffle the roster early in the season to find the right depth. This move came right after the Hawks signed safety Rodney Thomas II from the practice squad up to the 53-man roster, showing the front office isn’t done making adjustments.
Seumalo’s Rollercoaster Ride Back to Seattle
What a wild journey for Seumalo, right? This undrafted rookie spent training camp here in Seattle, putting in the work we all saw on ‘Hard Knocks.’ He was part of that brutal cut from 90 players down to 53, but the team initially brought him back to the practice squad. Then, in another twist, he was released from that 16-man squad to make room for veteran tackle Bobby Hart. After that, he was just floating around the league, unsigned, leaving us wondering if we’d see him in the green and blue again. Now he’s back, and you’ve got to respect that kind of persistence from the big man. Bringing him back to the practice squad means we keep that familiar face and potential depth on the defensive line, which is crucial as we navigate the early part of the schedule.
New Faces and Roster Juggling
It wasn’t just Seumalo making headlines this week. The Seahawks also added wide receiver Malick Meiga, a Canadian undrafted free agent out of Coastal Carolina, according to a report from 3 Down Nation. Meiga spent his training camp and the start of the preseason with the Carolina Panthers before being waived with an injury designation after the Hall of Fame game. He snagged one pass for 13 yards in that game, and now he gets a fresh start here. Adding Meiga to the practice squad gives us another young body at receiver, which is always good for competition and gives quarterback Sam Darnold more targets to work with in practice. Every player on that practice squad is a call-up away from making an impact, and these early season moves are all about building the best possible team around guys like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julio Rodriguez.
The team’s set to practice Wednesday afternoon, giving us the first chance to see Seumalo back in action and Meiga rocking his new uniform. With the Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders on the horizon, every move matters. Depth and development are key, and these signings show Coach Mike Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury are working every angle to get this team ready for a strong push. Let’s see what these guys bring to the table as we gear up for game day!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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