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Seattle Seahawks sign rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson to practice squad

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Seattle Seahawks sign rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson to practice squad

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks signed rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2026. Henderson, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Kansas, returns to Seattle after being waived during the recent roster cuts. During his preseason appearance, the rookie recorded four catches for 65 yards, four kick returns for 88 yards, and two solo tackles. The Seahawks acquired the draft pick used for Henderson from the Cincinnati Bengals. The team is currently filling out the 16 spots available on the practice squad. This roster addition complements the club's existing group, which includes an International Pathways Player exemption for Federico Maranges.

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Status Watch

•Emmanuel Henderson Jr. joins the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.
•The receiver was the 199th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•Henderson recorded 65 receiving yards during the preseason.
•Seattle is filling 16 standard practice squad positions.

Latest Updates

7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Emmanuel Henderson clears waivers, set to return to Seahawks' practice squad
6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks adding waived rookie Emmanuel Henderson Jr. to practice squad

What they're saying

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It was a bit of a surprise when the Seahawks waived wide receiver and return man Emmanuel Henderson yesterday, as he was a sixth-round pick who looked good in the preseason.
— Yahoo Sports