Seahawks release nine veterans to reach initial 53-man roster

The Seattle Seahawks finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday following a series of personnel adjustments. Among the team's transactions was the release of nine vested veterans, including Diggs and Bell. Additionally, the organization bolstered its defensive backfield by acquiring cornerback Avery Smith in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers. These moves occurred as the franchise complied with league requirements to reach the mandatory roster limit. The front office will now transition to further evaluations and potential waiver wire pickups to shape the depth chart for the upcoming season. The team continues to refine its composition after these primary roster cuts were processed.

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