Seahawks sign linebacker Power Echols, waive Joseph Vaughn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have announced the signing of linebacker Power Echols on August 7, 2026. Echols, 23, was previously with the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans’ practice squad. He replaces Joseph Vaughn, who was waived after a brief tenure with the Seahawks. Echols was a standout player at North Carolina, recording 307 tackles during his college career. Seahawks practice is scheduled to start at 9:45 AM PT today, where Echols could make his debut.
- •Power Echols signed to Seahawks' 90-man roster.
- •Joseph Vaughn waived after short stint with Seattle.
- •Echols recorded 307 tackles over four seasons at UNC.
- •Practice begins for the Seahawks at 9:45 AM PT today.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks sign wonderfully named linebacker
"Friday saw a swap of linebackers on the team’s 90-man roster.
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