Seahawks sign linebacker Joseph Vaughn, waive/injured Ja'Markis Weston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker Joseph Vaughn during training camp on August 1, 2026. To make room for Vaughn, the team waived/injured Ja'Markis Weston. Vaughn, a former undrafted free agent, played five years in the Ivy League at Yale before transferring to UCLA. He logged minimal defensive snaps but had significant special teams involvement. His previous NFL experience includes a stint with the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in 2025.
- •Joseph Vaughn signed by Seahawks on August 1, 2026.
- •Ja'Markis Weston waived/injured in a roster move.
- •Vaughn transferred to UCLA after five years at Yale.
- •Vaughn's previous NFL experience includes the Colts.
- •Seahawks are the defending champions from Super Bowl LX.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks sign one former UDFA linebacker as they waive/injured another
"It’s training camp, and that means continual churn at the bottom of the roster as Seattle looks to defend its Super Bowl title.
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