Seahawks finalize roster cuts ahead of NFL deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are set to trim their roster from 91 players to 53 by Sunday at 3 pm PT, as part of the NFL's roster cutdown day. Of significant note, 25 players classified as 'vested veterans' will not be subject to waivers if released. These include notable names such as Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and Trevon Diggs. The organization may use this opportunity to release some veterans to create room for younger talent, facilitating strategic adjustments ahead of the regular season.
- •Deadline for roster cuts is Sunday at 3 pm PT.
- •25 vested veterans on the Seahawks are exempt from waivers.
- •Names include Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and Trevon Diggs.
- •Seahawks may release veterans for strategic roster adjustments.
- •Release and re-sign strategies allow for potential later roster changes.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — NFL roster cuts, explained: Why these 25 Seahawks aren’t subject to waivers
"The waiver wire will be busy during roster cuts weekend, but not every NFL player has to go through the process.
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