Your Seahawks just had a few new faces roll into town ahead of Wednesday’s Week 3 practice against the Washington Commanders. The team brought in undrafted wide receivers Malick Meiga and Eli Pancol for tryouts. They also had running back Dontae McMillan in for a visit, which is a different kind of look, meaning a tryout isn’t guaranteed. This isn’t about huge roster shake-ups right before game day, but it’s all about depth and finding those hidden gems.
Who Are These New Wideout Weapons?
First up in the receiving corps, Malick Meiga started his college ball at Penn State before transferring to Coastal Carolina. He totaled 35 career catches over five seasons, then signed with the Carolina Panthers in the offseason but didn’t make their roster. Then there’s Eli Pancol, a former Duke Blue Devil. He spent six seasons in Durham, even playing with our guy Jake Bobo back then! Pancol’s final college season was solid, pulling in 60 catches for 798 yards and 9 touchdowns. He also had quick stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts last season. Could one of these guys be the spark we need for the practice squad?
A Power Back for a Visit?
On the running back front, Dontae McMillan is the name to watch. He didn’t see much action his first two seasons at Eastern Michigan, but then absolutely exploded in 2025, racking up over 1,000 yards on just 177 carries. He also proved his versatility with 33 catches for 375 yards that year. McMillan’s most recent stop was with the Baltimore Ravens. A visit doesn’t guarantee a tryout, but it clearly means the Seahawks are interested in what this breakout back can offer.
It’s tough to imagine any of these players jumping straight onto the active roster for Wednesday’s game against the Commanders. This is more about shoring up that practice squad, building out our depth, and making sure we’re covered for any bumps and bruises that come with a long season. Keep your eyes peeled for those practice squad changes later this week as we gear up for Washington. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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