Seahawks 2026 practice squad tracker

Key Points:

• The Seattle Seahawks must reduce their roster to 53 players by 3 p.m. PT on August 30, 2026, as part of their roster-building for the upcoming season starting September 9 against the New England Patriots.
• Following roster cuts, the Seahawks will enter the waiver process, holding the last priority (32nd), meaning other teams can claim waived players before Seattle; once waivers clear, Seattle can begin assembling a practice squad.
• The practice squad can include up to 16 players, with a possible 17th slot for an International Player Pathway Program participant, such as Seahawks' Federico Maranges.
• Veterans with four or more accrued seasons are not subject to waivers and can immediately sign with practice squads or other teams, while younger players must clear waivers before joining practice squads.
• The Seahawks will use the practice squad to maintain depth and develop talent throughout the season, with players eligible for elevation to the active roster under NFL rules without immediate waiver exposure.