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Seahawks sign Garrett Nelson, waive Kyre Duplessis in roster changes

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Seahawks sign Garrett Nelson, waive Kyre Duplessis in roster changes

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks have signed outside linebacker Garrett Nelson and waived wide receiver Kyre Duplessis. Nelson, undrafted in 2023, has not appeared in an NFL game, having been with the Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, and Denver Broncos. Duplessis joined the Seahawks on July 29 after a brief stint with the Detroit Lions and played college football at Coastal Carolina and the University of Delaware, where he recorded 824 receiving yards last season. These roster moves come as teams make adjustments ahead of the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Garrett Nelson signed as a veteran outside linebacker.
•Kyre Duplessis waived after a short time with the Seahawks.
•Nelson previously played for the Dolphins, Bengals, Saints, and Broncos.
•Duplessis recorded 824 receiving yards in his last season at Delaware.
•Roster moves are ongoing as teams finalize their lineups.

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5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks sign a LB, waive a WR for Tuesday roster transactions

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The Seahawks signed veteran outside linebacker Garrett Nelson this summer and waived wide receiver Kyre Duplessis after a short stint with the team.
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