Alright, the 2026 NFL preseason is basically done, and the Seahawks have some absolutely massive decisions to make before the August 30 final cuts. Injuries to Jake Bobo, Bud Clark, and Mason Richman have totally shaken up who makes this squad, giving some bubble guys a real shot to stick around.
The QB Room’s High-Stakes Headache and RB Rollercoaster
Let’s talk quarterbacks first, because this is where it gets spicy. We’re keeping three right now: Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, and Jalen Milroe. Yeah, Milroe’s spot is feeling a lot shakier than it did last week, and I’m seriously questioning if he’s a roster lock. But here’s the thing: he’s only in year two of his third-round rookie deal, and his cap hit is a tiny $1.4 million this season. Cutting him isn’t about saving big bucks; it’s about needing that precious roster spot for another position that’s screaming for help. That’s a tough call for Mike Macdonald and the crew.
Over in the running back room, we’ve got Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, and George Holani making the cut. I really thought about keeping Jacardia Wright, but one huge touchdown run just isn’t enough to push him over the top, especially after missing so much of camp with an injury. The big “what if” here is Emanuel Wilson’s health. He didn’t play in the Titans game and has been sidelined in practice with his own injury. Wilson *should* be comfortably on the roster, but if he’s not available in the coming weeks, Wright could definitely get a last-minute call-up. Zach Charbonnet is still on PUP, so he’s not in this mix yet.
The Wide Receiver Wild Card and Tight End Comfort
Now, the wide receiver battle is where Jake Bobo’s injury really changed everything for the Emerald City. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Rashid Shaheed are locks, no surprise there. But Tory Horton and Montorie Foster Jr. are also making the 53-man. Foster, despite some frustrating pre-snap penalties, has absolutely done enough to earn his spot. Cody White clears waivers all the time, so no worries there. And don’t sleep on Emmanuel Henderson Jr. He could be a shocker for a sixth wide receiver spot purely for his special teams gunner value. He might just be the new Dareke Young out there, which Ricky White isn’t looking like.
At tight end, if we’re rolling with five wideouts, then four tight ends makes perfect sense. We’re looking at the same quartet as last season: A.J. Barner, Elijah Arroyo, Eric Saubert, and Nick Kallerup. Over on the offensive line, we’re projecting nine guys: Charles Cross, Abe Lucas, Josh Jones, Anthony Bradford, Olu Oluwatimi, Jalen Sundell, Grey Zabel, Christian Haynes, and rookie Beau Stephens. No major surprises there, which is always good for the big fellas upfront. And at fullback, Brady Russell is in. He’s not your traditional bruiser, so the team might still hunt the market or stash Brock Lampe on the practice squad.
The final roster cuts are looming on August 30. Before that, we’ve got the Kansas City Chiefs finale. Every snap, every tackle, every block, it all matters now. This is where the depth chart gets solidified for the regular season, and the 12s will be watching every single move.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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