Seattle Seahawks predict tough roster cuts ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to make difficult roster decisions as they approach the cutdown deadline of August 30. SI's Randy Gurzi identifies veteran safety Rodney Thomas II as a likely candidate to be released. Thomas, signed to a one-year deal, was added for depth but faces stiff competition at the safety position. The Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions, are projected to keep other safeties including Julian Love and Ty Okada.
- •Seattle Seahawks must trim their roster to 53 players by August 30.
- •Rodney Thomas II was signed to provide safety depth this offseason.
- •Gurzi predicts Thomas is unlikely to make the final roster.
- •Depth at the safety position favors other players over Thomas.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks New Safety Pegged ‘Tough’ Cut Candidate
"SI on Seahawks' Randy Gurzi predicted Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks to release new safety Rodney Thomas II after the preseason. The post Seahawks New Safety Pegged ‘Tough’ Cut Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.
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