Seahawks sign Velus Jones Jr. to roster, reassign Irv Charles to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have added running back Velus Jones Jr. to their 53-man roster as of Wednesday. In a corresponding move, wide receiver Irv Charles has been reassigned to the practice squad. The moves come one day after Charles was promoted to the active roster. With the NFL’s vested-veteran waiver deadline now passed, any future releases of either player could result in their immediate free agency, which emphasizes the importance of this roster shuffle for the team's management.
- •Seahawks signed Velus Jones Jr. to the active roster.
- •Irv Charles moved back to the practice squad.
- •These changes follow the NFL's waiver deadline.
- •Jones and Charles are both considered vested veterans.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks re-sign Velus Jones Jr., keep Irv Charles on Practice Squad
"With the deadline passed, any future release would send Velus Jones Jr. or Irv Charles straight to free agency.
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