Seahawks waive Garrett Nelson a day after signing him
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks waived linebacker Garrett Nelson on August 5, just one day after signing him to their 90-man roster. This decision allowed the team to add running back T.J. Harden and cornerback Jordan Washington, while cornerback Brandon Johnson was waived due to an injury designation. Nelson's departure occurred before the Seahawks’ preseason opener, limiting his opportunity to compete in a crowded edge-rusher group. Nelson, a former Nebraska captain, faced stiff competition within the lineup that includes returning players and recent signings like Dante Fowler Jr.
- •Garrett Nelson was waived after one day on the Seahawks' roster.
- •Seattle added T.J. Harden and Jordan Washington to the roster.
- •Brandon Johnson was waived with an injury designation.
- •Nelson did not have a chance to compete in the preseason opener.
- •He previously earned All-Big Ten honors at Nebraska.
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"The Seattle Seahawks gave Garrett Nelson one day to make an impression before moving in another direction.Seattle waived the former Nebraska captain Wednesday, Aug. 5, one day after signing him to the 90-man roster.The Seahawks used the opening to add running back T.J. Harden and cornerback Jordan Washington, while cornerback Brandon Johnson was waived with […] The post Seahawks Waive Former All-Big Ten Pass Rusher 1 Day After Signing appeared first on HEAVY.
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