Seahawks sign linebacker Power Echols, waive Joseph Vaughn

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.

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