Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider finalized his initial 53 man roster and practice squad last week. Schneider hasn’t made any changes to the active roster since, but he continues to churn his practice squad. The Seahawks released several players from their reserve team, creating room for potential new additions.
Schneider released defensive tackle Kyon Barrs and offensive lineman Max Pircher from the practice squad. It’s worth noting that Pircher was an International Pathway Player, which means the Seahawks revert to having a 16-man practice squad instead of possessing the exception to add a 17th player. That also means that releasing Barrs and Pircher freed up just one practice squad spot. Defensive lineman Buddha Jones was also released from injured reserve.
One interesting potential addition is free-agent wide receiver Kadarius Toney. The Seahawks recently hosted the former first-rounder on a visit, though additional reports have since claimed a deal isn’t imminent. Toney and the Seahawks could soon circle back on an agreement that sees the versatile wideout join the practice squad.
In other news, former Seahawks offensive lineman Raiqwon O’Neal signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad on Tuesday. O’Neal was formerly a member of Tampa before he joined the Seahawks’ 53 man roster. He was released by Schneider during the roster cut-down period, and has since returned to his old stomping grounds.
