The Seahawks just inked veteran tight end Josiah Deguara to their 17-man practice squad on Monday, a move ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported right after it happened. This isn’t just a random signing; it’s a direct response to a potentially serious problem in the tight end corps, one that’s got everyone watching Elijah Arroyo.
Arroyo’s Shoulder Injury Prompts Immediate Action
Look, the timing of this Deguara signing tells you everything you need to know about sophomore Elijah Arroyo. Our guy took a hit during Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Broncos and suffered a shoulder injury. His status for Sunday is totally up in the air right now, but bringing in a seventh-year pro like Deguara? That’s not a good sign for Arroyo’s immediate future. It strongly suggests things are trending downward for him to be on the field. The Hawks have a Monday practice coming up, and while no official injury report is required, we better get an update on Arroyo ASAP. It’s Week 7, and we’re staring down the barrel of an undefeated Kansas City Chiefs team. We need all hands on deck, especially with a potential gap at TE.
Deguara’s Journey to the Emerald City
So, who is Josiah Deguara? He’s a 29-year-old, former third-round pick from 2020, originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers. He spent four seasons there, pulling in 47 catches for 436 yards and two touchdowns. After that, he bounced around a bit: 2024 with the Jaguars, 2025 with the Cardinals, where he caught three balls at each stop. This year alone, he’s been on a tour, spending preseason with the Giants and 49ers before a one-game stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly released him last week after he’d been shuffled between their 53-man roster and practice squad. That kind of journey means he’s seen a lot, he’s hungry, and he knows how to be a professional. We’re getting a battle-tested veteran who can step in if needed.
Should Arroyo miss time with that shoulder injury he picked up against the Broncos, Deguara could get elevated from the practice squad and make his Seahawks debut on Sunday Night Football. Picture this: his first game in the green and blue, under the lights, against the Chiefs. Talk about high stakes. We’ll be looking for Deguara to provide that much-needed depth and perhaps even make a splash right away. Let’s see what the veteran can bring to the Lumen Field turf.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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