Seattle Seahawks release veteran safety D’Anthony Bell during roster cutdown day
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks released veteran safety and special teams player D’Anthony Bell on Sunday during the NFL's league-wide roster cutdown period. Bell, a well-regarded presence in the Seattle locker room, served as a rotational piece who moved on and off the 53-man roster throughout the previous season. His release suggests the team possesses increased confidence in the recovery of Nick Emmanwori, who has been working through ankle surgery during training camp. Bell filled in for Emmanwori at the big nickel position while the starter was sidelined. Because Bell is a vested veteran, he is not subject to the NFL waiver system. This status allows him to potentially sign with a new team immediately or return to the Seattle practice squad if he remains unsigned. The move aligns with the team's ongoing efforts to finalize the roster for the upcoming season.
- •D’Anthony Bell was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
- •Bell played the big nickel position during Nick Emmanwori's injury recovery.
- •The roster move suggests the coaching staff is optimistic about Emmanwori's health status.
- •As a vested veteran, Bell is not subject to waivers.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Seahawks Roster Cuts Make Emmanwori’s Week 1 Status ‘Iffy’
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks roster cuts news: Seattle releasing veteran safety
"Seattle Seahawks made two significant roster cuts on Sunday that conflict with sophomore defensive back Nick Emmanwori’s status to begin the season. Earlier this offseason, Emmanwori underwent right ankle surgery. The Seahawks released both D’Anthony Bell and Rodney Thomas II to stay compliant with the 53-man roster deadline. However, Bell’s release surprised ESPN Seahawks reporter […] The post Seattle Seahawks Roster Cuts Make Emmanwori’s Week 1 Status ‘Iffy’ appeared first on HEAVY.
"Could Bell’s release be a positive sign for Nick Emmanwori’s health?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:20 AMSeattle Seahawks Roster Cuts Make Emmanwori’s Week 1 Status ‘Iffy’
Seattle Seahawks made two significant roster cuts on Sunday that conflict with sophomore defensive back Nick Emmanwori’s status to begin the season. Earlier this offseason, Emmanwori underwent right ankle surgery. The Seahawks released both D’Anthony Bell and Rodney Thomas II to stay compliant with the 53-man roster deadline. However, Bell’s release surprised ESPN Seahawks reporter […] The post Seattle Seahawks Roster Cuts Make Emmanwori’s Week 1 Status ‘Iffy’ appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:29 PMSeahawks roster cuts news: Seattle releasing veteran safety
Could Bell’s release be a positive sign for Nick Emmanwori’s health?
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