The Seattle Seahawks just made a huge move in their secondary, promoting former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs to the 53-man roster on Saturday afternoon. This isn’t just a regular roster shuffle, especially with the undefeated San Francisco 49ers rolling into Lumen Field for what’s shaping up to be the toughest matchup of the season so far.
Secondary Shakes Up As Niners Loom Large
Yeah, it’s October, and most teams are hitting their stride, but our Hawks haven’t quite found that rhythm in the 2026 season yet. Now, we’re staring down a Week 5 clash against the absolute beasts of the NFC West: the 49ers. They’re sitting pretty at a perfect 4-0, one of only three teams in the whole league who haven’t dropped a game. Talk about a challenge!
On the bright side, we’re finally getting some key pieces back. Julian Love and Ty Okada are both healthy and ready to hit the field for the first time this season, which is massive for our defensive backfield. But even with those guys returning, the team had to look to the practice squad again for secondary help due to ongoing injuries, and this time, the focus was squarely on cornerback.
Diggs To The 53: A Game-Changer For The Hawks?
No practice squad elevations were made, but the big news is obviously Trevon Diggs getting the call-up. A former All-Pro talent joining the active roster is a serious signal of intent right before a huge division game. To make space for Diggs, our rookie Julian Neal was placed on injured reserve. This move shows the urgency the coaching staff feels about shoring up that corner spot ahead of such a critical game.
Can Diggs make an immediate impact against those high-flying Niners? We’re about to find out. This is a crucial moment for our secondary, and with the division lead on the line, every single play is gonna matter.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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