The Seattle Seahawks are making moves, snagging offensive tackle Kellen Diesch off waivers just one day after the Kansas City Chiefs cut him loose. This is happening right as our Hawks head to Missouri for Friday’s preseason finale against those very Chiefs, which is just wild.
Who’s This Guy, Kellen Diesch?
So, we’re talking about a 29-year-old journeyman in Diesch, and man, has this guy traveled. He’s been on seven NFL teams since 2022, but get this: he’s never actually played a regular season game. That’s a tough break for anyone grinding in the league. However, he just had a great spring, playing a key role for the UFL champion Louisville Kings, appearing in six games and starting two. That’s some winning experience right there! Now, let’s be real, the word on the street is Diesch is mostly a preseason body, someone to get a few snaps in on Friday. Our starters won’t be out there, and even some backup tackles, like Josh Jones, might get the night off. So, it looks like Diesch will have a chance to show what he’s got against the team he literally just left six days ago. Talk about a quick turnaround!
The Cost of a Roster Spot
To make room for Diesch on the 90-man roster, the Seahawks had to waive linebacker Chris Paul Jr., and it came with an injury designation. This stings a bit because Paul was actually an early bright spot for us against the Tennessee Titans, especially with his run defense. You love to see those flashes early on! The tough part is Paul has been in and out of practice and preseason action with an ankle injury. If no other team claims him, he’ll revert to Seattle’s injured reserve list. It’s a brutal part of the business, seeing a guy with potential sidelined.
As for what’s next, it’s all about that preseason finale on Friday against the Chiefs. We’ll see what Diesch can do in his first action as a Hawk, even if it’s just for a few snaps. It’s the last chance to make an impression before things get real. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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