Seattle, WA
The Seattle Seahawks players who stand out after roster cuts
We now know the initial 53-man roster for the Seattle Seahawks as they prepare for Week 1 of the NFL season on Sept. 8 against the Denver Broncos.
Who made Seahawks’ initial 53-man roster, and who didn’t
As is always the case, there is some intrigue coming off the announcement.
Here are a few things of note based on who made the cut, who didn’t, and which players are (and aren’t) hurt to begin the season.
1. Business as usual with Nwosu is good news.
Seattle had a scare in its preseason finale win over Cleveland on Saturday with outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu suffering a knee injury on a cut block that earned the Browns a penalty. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday, Nwosu suffered a sprained MCL and is expected to miss two to six weeks.
Luckily for Seahawks fans, Nwosu was listed on the 53-man roster Tuesday – not on either injured reserve or the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. That would have ruled him our for at least four weeks, so this seems to indicate the Seahawks are optimistic he can be ready to go before Week 5.
Nwosu is Seattle’s most established edge rusher, and there’s no doubt the Hawks are eager to have him back on the field after he missed most of last season with a pectoral injury.
It’s not all good news on the injury front, though. The troublesome knee of tackle Abraham Lucas landed him in the reserve/PUP list category.
2. The Seattle Seahawks cuts that may catch your eye.
There are always players waived that will jump out, whether it’s because they’re a surprise or it comes with the harsh reality of expectations not being fulfilled. This year is no exception for the Seahawks.
Wide receiver Dee Eskridge not making the cut is notable for a few reasons. He was a second-round pick in 2021, for starters, and then there’s the fact that he had an impressive 79-yard punt return for a touchdown on Saturday.
NFC West Check-In: Holdout Trent Williams not on 49ers roster
Running back George Holani, an undrafted running back out of Boise State, seemed to have a lot of momentum in training camp and the preseason, but he is not one of the three RBs that Seattle decided to keep.
Linebacker Jon Rhattigan is worth mentioning due to the fact that he was due $2.985 million this year as a restricted free agent tender.
One of the Seahawks’ 2024 NFL Draft picks was left off the roster in cornerback D.J. James, a sixth-rounder out of Auburn.
There’s another rookie to mention: linebacker Michael Barrett, a seventh-round pick out of Michigan by Carolina, didn’t make the cut. Seattle traded just last week for Barrett, who played one season under new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald when he was Michigan’s defensive coordinator in 2021.
3. The surprises to make the roster.
If you’re looking for an answer why the aforementioned James didn’t make the roster, look at undrafted rookie Dee Williams. The Tennessee product provided a highlight in the preseason with a 41-yard kick return, and now joins fifth-round pick Nehemiah Pritchett (James’ Auburn teammate) as rookies in Seattle’s cornerback room.
Another undrafted rookie making the team is center Jalen Sundell from North Dakota State. He provides insurance with recently-signed center Connor Williams coming back from an ACL injury last December, but it does make you wonder about the team’s plans with second-year center Olu Oluwatimi.
At linebacker, 24-year-old Drake Thomas appears the last to make it. Undrafted out of North Carolina State in 2023, he appeared in seven games last year for the Seahawks after being claimed in August from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Others worth noting that made the cut are tight end Brady Russell and wide receivers Laviska Shenault Jr. and Dareke Young.
More on the Seattle Seahawks
• Chris Petersen: Three things going for Seahawks’ Macdonald
• Seattle Seahawks make another trade for a pass rusher
• Video: Wyman, Raible share their 2024 Seahawks preseason standouts
• Rost: Three things that stand out after Seahawks’ preseason finale
• Seattle Seahawks Notebook: RB McIntosh caps strong preseason in style
Seattle, WA
Outreach groups respond to the reported relocation cycle of Ballard’s homeless population
SEATTLE — As people voice concerns about an encampment in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, outreach groups are detailing their efforts and fighting back against encampment removals.
The outreach group We Heart Seattle said it checks on the people in an encampment of at least 20 people weekly to offer water, snacks, personal hygiene items, and access to treatment.
RELATED | Ballard encampment grows after city removes nearby site along Burke-Gilman Trail
The group told KOMO it believes more can be done at the city level, from policy to housing, to get the homeless connected with shelter and services.
A woman working at the Fred Meyer off NW 45th Street and 9th Avenue captured video of a fire near tents at an encampment across the street. A day later, off camera, she told KOMO News she worries about the safety of the people living in the tents and Ballard neighbors, in addition to concerns about alleged open-air drug use at the encampment.
“We became homeless because of certain situations, and we turned to drugs, and unfortunately, addiction comes next, you know?” Crystal Rawlings told KOMO News. She has set up her tent on multiple streets in Ballard, and said she’s approaching one year of being opioid-free.
She believes there’s been more city outreach since the start of the new mayoral administration to connect people living on the streets with services, but knows there’s not enough transitional housing for everyone who needs or wants it.
She and the Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness and Hunger urge the city to stop encampment removals that push this group to another block.
RELATED | City removes Ballard encampment as neighboring businesses raise housing concerns
“We’re not abominations. We’re not obstructions, and we’re not trash, so stop sweeping us,” Rawlings stated.
The city is still aiming to reach Mayor Katie Wilson’s goal of adding 1,000 new units of shelter in 2026 and recently opened a tiny home village in nearby Interbay, but fell short of the goal of 500 new units by June.
Andrea Suarez with We Heart Seattle estimates at least 20 people living on the street keep getting moved around Ballard, from behind the Albert Lee store to Leary Avenue to NW 45th Street behind the Fred Meyer.
“This encampment has people that’ve been homeless for more than five years. We know their names and faces. They’re still here. They’re still stuck in late-phase addiction, frankly because it’s permitted,” Suarez explained.
RELATED | Viral makeshift homeless shelter with chimney dismantled by Seattle city crews
She believes a camping ban on city sidewalks would help encourage more people to accept shelter, and help stop the cycle of moving people without
“It is an underserved community. I think it is unfair,” Suarez added. “We’ve tried to balance between enablement and really giving people a hand up, but without the teeth and backup for the work of outreach workers, it starts to feel futile, and that’s why we get burned out.”
The mayor’s office was working to send data about its homeless response in Ballard as of Wednesday afternoon.
The Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness and Hunger estimates there have been nine Ballard-area encampment removals so far this year.
SEATTLE – Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington. Eastern and central Washington will reach near 100F with high fire danger. The coast and north interior will be cooler, only in the 60s to 70s.
Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington.
Fire Weather Watch
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Lightning strikes could create new fire starts and, with very dry conditions in place, any new fire could spread quickly.
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
What’s next:
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms. The heaviest showers will be in the morning hours and will turn more scattered into the evening hours.
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms.
Looking Ahead:
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine. We will start to see highs reach the upper 80s to low 90s by early next week.
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE
6-year-old Bellingham, WA boy dies from injuries after beach driftwood accident
Grandmother thwarts Pike Place kidnapping, Seattle police make arrest
‘Transfer Fire’ near Lake Chelan, WA hospital prompts evacuation notices
Here’s where WA wildfires are currently burning
Seattle office vacancy crisis shifts tax burden onto homeowners
Thurston County, WA couple desperate to find dog after Rover sitter vanishes
Husband of pregnant wife killed in Seattle sues King County homeless authority
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
The Source: Information in this story came from the FOX 13 Seattle Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
After so many disappointing seasons with the interior offensive line, the Seattle Seahawks made a commitment last offseason to improve the unit. They started one big step at a time by drafting North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel in the first round, 18th overall pick, of the 2025 NFL Draft. This one was one of the last steps for the Seahawks to create one of the most productive offenses in the NFL.
Zabel wasn’t perfect in his rookie season, but he was good enough to validate the decision to draft him in the first round, and he showed improvement. Zabel is already a favorite among some Seahawks fans and some media outlets as they love his determination and spirit. It was a big jump from the FCS collegiate level to the NFL and this season, he has a chance to show why he might be a top-half-of-the-league guard.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Higher?
The Seahawks wanted a determined workhorse when looking for a guard. That’s exactly what they got in Zabel. Last season, he appeared in 1,051 snaps, which is only 10 fewer snaps than right tackle Abraham Lucas, who had the most offensive snaps. Zabel got better as the season progressed. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 81.5 and a run-block grade of 81.2 in Week 14 through the NFC Championship Game.
There were times last season when he looked like a monster against several defenders. He was pushing some defenders completely out of the way on pulling plays and even ran to defenders after the pass-catcher caught the ball. This is the mentality the Seahawks expect him to have going into his second season in the league. He has more experience and the complete trust of the team to be a franchise player on par with Lucas and left tackle Charles Cross. If he continues to improve, he will be another steal for the Seahawks.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Lower?
There were times last season when he didn’t quite catch up to the learning curve of the NFL. Zabel allowed two sacks, four hits and 24 pressures in 2025. The Seahawks expect those numbers to decrease significantly as he is experienced and capable of playing at an efficient level. While Zabel is impressive, he might not be the best player the Seahawks have selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. That honor belongs to slot cornerback Nick Emmanwori, who is stepping up to be the steal of the draft.
Zabel is easily one of the best second-year players and is one of the top offensive linemen, but there are players behind him because they haven’t proven to be consistently explosive for the Seahawks. There is going to be even more pressure on him this upcoming season. The Seahawks hired a more run-friendly coach in Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator. His ranking at the end of the season might be much better if he improves, or worse if he fails to reach expectations.
— Enjoy free coverage of the Super Bowl champions from Seattle Seahawks On SI —
Sign Up For the Seahawks Daily Digest – OnSI’s Free Seattle Seahawks Newsletter
Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
-
Idaho3 minutes agoHow the City of Boise tests water samples to ensure the Boise River runs clean
-
Illinois8 minutes agoData center fears mount after Illinois village residents prepare for the worst
-
Indiana15 minutes agoStatewide Silver Alert issued for two missing Indiana children
-
Iowa21 minutes agoWeight loss drug needles creating safety risk for eastern Iowa law enforcement
-
Kansas27 minutes ago
Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for July 15, 2026
-
Kentucky32 minutes agoCyclosporiasis spreads across Kentucky
-
Louisiana39 minutes agoLouisiana pastor ordered to stay away from home of man he attacked
-
Maine45 minutes agoIn Maine, Bobby Charles vs. Hannah Pingree is the race that matters | Opinion
