Seahawks project 53-man roster after OTAs ahead of cutdown day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Following the completion of OTAs, the Seattle Seahawks are set to finalize their 53-man roster by August 30th. Currently, they have 91 players under contract, including 44 on offense and defense and three special teamers. The projected roster includes key players like Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba on offense, alongside defensive leaders such as Leonard Williams and Devon Witherspoon. The team must make significant cuts to reach the active roster limit prior to the practice squad selection.
- •Seahawks have 91 players under contract for the 2026 season
- •Final roster cuts must reduce the team to 53 players
- •Projected roster includes Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Leonard Williams
- •Cutdown day is scheduled for August 30th
- •Current roster features 44 offensive and defensive players
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks post-OTAs 53-man roster projection
"The Seahawks still have 91 players under contract, so which 53 will make the Week 1 roster?
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