Seahawks announce initial roster cuts ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks are in the process of trimming their roster to the final 53 players ahead of the deadline at 1:00 PM PT on August 30, 2026. The team has begun informing players of their status, including the first cut of the day, defensive tackle Wy'Kevious Thomas. Seattle finished the exhibition season winless with a record of 0-2-1, showing signs of improvement but failing to secure a victory. As the roster cuts continue, many players face uncertainty regarding their futures with the team.
- •The Seahawks aim to finalize their 53-player roster by today's deadline.
- •Wy'Kevious Thomas is the first player confirmed to be cut.
- •Seattle did not win any preseason games, ending with a 0-2-1 record.
- •Live blog tracking all roster cuts is ongoing.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks roster cuts tracker: All releases ahead of roster deadline
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