Seahawks Roster Moves
Seattle Seahawks Cut Veteran Cornerback Trevon Diggs For Roster Flexibility
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Schneider is managing the Seahawks’ roster with a 'roster gymnastics' mindset to treat the group like a 70-man setup for 2026, using flexible moves and a heavy emphasis on practice-squad depth rather than a rigid 53-man roster.
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Trevon Diggs, as a vested veteran, won’t have to clear waivers, which allows Seattle to bring him back to the practice squad after his acclimation period.
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Diggs’ injury history includes an ACL tear in 2023 after receiving a five-year, $97 million extension with Dallas, plus knee and groin injuries in 2024 and knee issues more recently, helping explain his limited recent playing time.
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The Seahawks cut a number of vested veterans and also released a lengthy list of other players as part of their final roster adjustments, including D’Anthony Bell, Bobby Hart, Noah Igbinoghene, Velus Jones Jr., Rodney Thomas II, Nick Vannett, and Cody White.
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Charbonnet was placed on reserve/PUP due to a knee injury suffered during the 2025 playoffs (his injury occurred in the divisional round after 730 rushing yards and 12 TD on 184 carries in the regular season).
The Seattle Seahawks cut veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs as part of their final roster moves ahead of the 2026 season, but the two-time Pro Bowl defender is expected to join the practice squad immediately after, al.com reported. Diggs, who signed with Seattle on August 19, recorded an interception in the preseason finale and worked briefly with the starters. As a vested veteran, he won't have to clear waivers, allowing the Seahawks to re-sign him to the practice squad without competition from other teams.
Diggs' Injury History Explains Limited Role
Diggs' recent playing time has been limited by a series of injuries that derailed his career momentum. The cornerback tore his ACL in 2023 shortly after signing a five-year, $97 million extension with Dallas. He battled knee and groin injuries throughout 2024, Reuters noted. These setbacks have kept him off the field and out of the regular starting rotation with his new team.
Seattle's 70-Man Roster Strategy for 2026
General manager John Schneider is treating the Seahawks roster like a 70-man setup rather than a rigid 53-man group, using flexible moves and practice-squad depth to maximize flexibility. This approach allows Seattle to cut established veterans like Diggs while planning to immediately bring them back on the practice squad. The strategy signals a rebuild mindset heading into 2026, prioritizing roster flexibility over traditional roster construction.
Other Key Roster Moves and Charbonnet's Status
Running back Zach Charbonnet was placed on reserve/PUP (physically unable to perform) after suffering a knee injury during the 2025 playoff divisional round. Charbonnet had posted strong regular-season stats—730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries. The Seahawks also released multiple vested veterans including D'Anthony Bell, Bobby Hart, and Noah Igbinoghene as part of finalizing the 53-man roster.
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