Alright, the early season churn is real, and one of our guys, running back Velus Jones Jr., just got scooped back up by the Seahawks for our practice squad. This move, coming off the initial cutdown frenzy, shows the team is serious about building out that depth chart from top to bottom, even at this early stage of the regular season.
Jones Jr. Back in Blue! What This Means for Our Practice Squad
Jones Jr.’s journey is a classic example of how intense these early roster battles are. He was among the players released, but the good news for the 12s is that he’s already back in the fold, signing directly to the Seahawks practice squad. This kind of quick turnaround is crucial for maintaining continuity and having ready-to-go talent should injuries hit the active roster, which, let’s be real, is always a concern in the NFL. It means our guys can focus on the opponents ahead, knowing there’s a safety net right behind them.
Early Cutdowns Shake Up the League, Who Else Is Out There?
Across the league, these cutdowns are shaking things up, and other teams are making their own moves. Take the Green Bay Packers, for instance. They have this clear strategy of targeting pre-draft visitors, whether it’s in the draft itself, as initial undrafted free agents, or further down the line during cutdowns. Last cycle, they grabbed offensive lineman Darian Kinnard and tight end Josh Whyle, with Whyle even making their 53-man roster this year. So, who else just became available that teams could be eyeing?
Among the names hitting the market, there’s rookie running back Damon Bankston, who got eight times the guarantees from the New York Giants than the Packers’ undrafted free agent signing Jaden Nixon. If a team is looking for a fit in an outside zone-based scheme, Bankston could be a solid practice squad addition. Then you have receiver Anthony Smith, a speedster who ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash at 6’2″ and 197 pounds. Smith was a seventh-round pick, taken just two picks after the Packers kicker Trey Smack, and while he didn’t make the Dallas Cowboys roster, he’s definitely interesting. These are the kinds of players who could end up providing key depth for any team as the season progresses.
With Velus Jones Jr. secured on the practice squad, the Seahawks are locking in their options for the backfield as we get deeper into the regular season. Keep an eye on the practice squad, Emerald City, because these early moves can sometimes pay huge dividends down the line as we push through the grueling NFL schedule!
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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