The Seattle Seahawks are functionally on summer break until training camp, which starts July 23 but requires rookies to report on July 15. While we bide our time and wait for the first part of the offseason available to the public, how about another Seahawks roster projection? As always, this is the initial 53-man roster and there are usually tweaks made after the preseason cutdowns, so whatever you see for Week 1 is unlikely to be the same roster by Week 2. The Seahawks have a lot of rookies, a lot of young talent, and a lot of difficult choices to make soon.<\/p>\n
In the interest of simplicity I\u2019m not going to put anyone on PUP until there\u2019s more clarity on injuries next month. <\/p>\n
Offense (26)<\/strong><\/p>\n Quarterback (3)<\/strong>: Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe (R)<\/p>\n Cut: N\/A<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: Unless there\u2019s some sort of emergency trade value out of Lock, I think this is the year the Seahawks maintain three QBs on the active roster. It is not the end of the world if Milroe is occasionally a gameday inactive. <\/p>\n Running Back (3)<\/strong>: Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Damien Martinez (R)<\/p>\n Cut: Kenny McIntosh, Jacardia Wright, George Holani<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: Kenneth Walker III has been subject to trade speculation. His value has to be at its lowest point; he\u2019s in a contract year and is coming off a career-worst season in which he missed six games to injury. A ton of NFL teams just took running backs in one of the deepest classes in years. Just let Walker play out his deal and decide whether to re-sign or let him walk for a possible comp pick. As for RB3, I think Marinez or McIntosh wins but they won\u2019t both be rostered. I believe McIntosh has a better chance of being a practice squad stash than Martinez. I\u2019m of the belief Martinez\u2019s style of running fits more closely what Mike Macdonald wants.<\/p>\n Fullback (1)<\/strong>: Robbie Ouzts (R)<\/p>\n Cut: Brady Russell<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: It\u2019s either\/or. Ouzts was admittedly the one pick I wasn\u2019t overly thrilled about as a fifth-rounder, but I think he has the better frame to be a traditional fullback compared to Russell. And by that, I mean he\u2019s much heftier. I\u2019m sure Russell could be stashed on the practice squad if he\u2019s waived. <\/p>\n Wide Receiver (6)<\/strong>: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jake Bobo, Tory Horton (R), Ricky White III (R)<\/p>\n Cut: Dareke Young, Cody White, Montorie Foster, Tyrone Broden, Steven Sims, John Rhys Plumlee<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: This is the tough part. I think absent a trade, MVS\u2019 contract is enough for him to stay on the roster. If White III makes the roster it\u2019s absolutely for his special teams value. I\u2019d be interested to see who ends up in the kick and punt return spots, as that\u2019s hardly settled. Cody White apparently had another strong minicamp but I think he has an uphill battle given the rookies drafted.<\/p>\n Tight End (3)<\/strong>: Noah Fant, Elijah Arroyo (R), A.J. Barner<\/p>\n Cut: Eric Saubert, Marshall Lang, Nick Kallerup<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: My change-up is that Saubert gets cut even with his $350,000 guaranteed salary. The plans to run more 12 and 13 personnel do not require rostering four tight ends; the New Orleans Saints only had three last year. I think the Seahawks even rostering a fullback negates the need for four TEs. Fant\/Arroyo\/Barner should be enough.<\/p>\n Offensive Line (10)<\/strong>: Charles Cross, Abe Lucas, Josh Jones, Christian Haynes, Anthony Bradford, Sataoa Laumea, Olu Oluwatimi, Jalen Sundell, Grey Zabel (R), Bryce Cabeldue (R)<\/p>\n Cut: Michael Jerrell, Federico Maranges, Amari Kight, Luke Felix-Fualalo, Mason Richman<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: At least one of Jerrell or Richman would be a practice squad candidate. Josh Jones would be the swing tackle. Zabel and Cabeldue have guard\/tackle versatility, although Cabeldue\u2019s prospects are much better suited at guard. <\/p>\n Defense (24)<\/strong><\/p>\n Defensive Line (7)<\/strong>: Byron Murphy II, Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, Johnathan Hankins, DeMarcus Lawrence, Mike Morris, Rylie Mills (R)<\/p>\n Cut: Quinton Bohanna, J.R. Singleton, Bubba Thomas, Brandon Pili, Anthony Campbell<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: For now I will put Lawrence as a DE instead of an outside linebacker, but we\u2019re splitting hairs here. I would watch for Mills as a PUP candidate given his January ACL tear, although he\u2019s trying to get back on the field for training camp. Mike Morris is a bubble candidate, in my opinion. <\/p>\n Outside Linebacker (4)<\/strong>: Boye Mafe, Derick Hall, Uchenna Nwosu, Jared Ivey (UDFA, R)<\/p>\n Cut: Seth Coleman, Jalan Gaines, Connor O\u2019Toole, Tyreke Smith<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: I suppose the only story here is whether the Seahawks keep an extra edge rusher or not. The top three are all locks but Ivey was one of those UDFAs who is believed to have the potential to make a regular season roster. Likewise for O\u2019Toole, but for now I lean toward Ivey.<\/p>\n Inside Linebacker (4)<\/strong>: Ernest Jones IV, Tyrice Knight, Drake Thomas, Josh Ross<\/p>\n Cut: Patrick O\u2019Connell, Jamie Sheriff, D\u2019Eryk Jackson<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: Josh Ross gets in over O\u2019Connell due to his extensive special teams play last season. Sheriff has apparently gotten looks at inside linebacker, which is mildly interesting. There\u2019s really just not a lot of depth here but you already knew that.<\/p>\n Cornerback (5)<\/strong>: Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon, Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett, Zy Alexander (UDFA, R)<\/p>\n Cut: Shemar Jean-Charles, J.T. Woods, Tyler Hall, Isas Waxter, Damarion Williams<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: Alexander intrigues me as a UDFA option to make the roster. Beyond his superb last name, he was a bit of a surprise faller from Day 3 to UDFA status and may be good depth. This is a position where I don\u2019t believe anyone\u2019s job below Jobe is safe, especially with Seattle\u2019s interest in a veteran corner.<\/p>\n Safety (4)<\/strong>: Julian Love, Coby Bryant, D\u2019Anthony Bell, Nick Emmanwori (R)<\/p>\n Cut: Jerrick Reed II, A.J. Finley, Ty Okada<\/p>\n Notes<\/strong>: The only \u201ccut\u201d player I\u2019m unsure of is Reed, if only for special teams reasons. Two years worth of significant injuries is unfavorable for him and I\u2019m not sure where he fits for playing time over the top three.<\/p>\n Special Teams (3)<\/p>\n Kicker (1)<\/strong>: Jason Myers<\/p>\n Punter (1)<\/strong>: Michael Dickson<\/p>\n Long Snapper (1)<\/strong>: Chris Stoll<\/p>\n We\u2019ll double back on this after the first week of training camp! 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