The Seahawks are not wasting any time shaking things up as training camp looms, making a significant change to their 90-player roster. Cornerback Brandon Johnson is officially in the fold, while tight end Harrison Bryant, who only signed back in April, has been cut. This move on the eve of camp really highlights that Head Coach Mike Macdonald and Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury are zeroing in on who they want to evaluate.
Brandon Johnson Is Coming Home to the PNW
Bringing Brandon Johnson aboard is a smart play for depth and competition in the secondary. The dude signed with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie last year, coming out of Oregon. Talk about a Pacific Northwest connection! He only played in three games as a rookie, spending most of his time on the Eagles’ practice squad, but you know what? Everyone starts somewhere. The Eagles waived him last month, so the Hawks swooped in. This is a chance for Johnson to prove he belongs, and for our coaching staff to see if he can add something special to our defense. With the veterans rolling in soon, he’s got a short window to make an impact.
Harrison Bryant’s Brief Emerald City Stint Is Over
On the flip side, we’re saying goodbye to Harrison Bryant, and man, that was a quick turnaround. The tight end signed with the Seahawks back in April after spending last season with the Texans. He’s bounced around a bit, with previous stints with the Eagles, Raiders, and Browns. Getting cut so soon after signing in April, right before camp even officially starts for the vets, tells you the coaching staff saw something they didn’t like, or they just decided to go in a different direction. It is a tough break for Bryant, but it shows how cutthroat getting a spot on this 90-player roster really is.
The rookies are already grinding it out at camp right now, getting their reps in. The real fireworks kick off when the veterans arrive on Friday, with the first training camp practice scheduled for Saturday. Every single player is fighting for a spot, and moves like this show that the competition is already red hot. It’s go time, Hawks fans, and these early roster adjustments are just the beginning of what promises to be an intense run-up to the season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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