Seahawks sign rookie RB Robert Henry Jr. to active roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks signed rookie running back Robert Henry Jr. to their active roster on October 7, 2026, alongside Dontae McMillan, who will join the practice squad. Initially considered a fifth-round talent, Henry’s performance against Texas A&M highlighted his speed and explosiveness. General manager John Schneider and the coaching staff may look to deploy him alongside Emanuel Wilson during their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5, as the team seeks depth in its running back position.
- •Robert Henry Jr. joins Seahawks on October 7, 2026.
- •Dontae McMillan signed to practice squad.
- •Henry excelled against Texas A&M, showcasing his speed.
- •Seattle looks for viable options in their backfield.
- •Potential timeshare expected with Emanuel Wilson.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Why Daniel Jeremiah adores Seahawks' new RB Robert Henry Jr.
"Daniel Jeremiah on Robert Henry Jr.: “You watch him against Texas A&M, he looked like the fastest player on the field.”
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 7, 2026, 7:10 PM49ers add former Rams WR to practice squad after another WR injury
NFL•Oct 7, 2026, 6:30 PMWeek 5 Fantasy Football Rookie Stock Watch: Carnell Tate's Stocks Up, Chris Bell's Stock's Down, And More
NFL•Oct 7, 2026, 6:08 PMA.J. Brown injury update adds to hope Patriots WR can return when eligible
NFL•Oct 7, 2026, 6:00 PMCowboys’ Jake Ferguson’s ‘Shotgunning a Beer’ Fine Rescinded After Proving It Was Gatorade
NFL•Oct 7, 2026, 5:54 PMCommanders Get Tough Marcus Mariota Projection Amid Jayden Daniels Update
NFL•Oct 7, 2026, 5:35 PMJaguars star Travis Hunter proves himself at cornerback