The Seahawks have been quiet during roster cuts. That ends on Tuesday. While several teams across the National Football League announced early rounds of roster cuts on their way to their respective initial 53-man rosters, the Seattle Seahawks (as usual) have played it close to the vest.
Continuing to tweak their roster ahead of the preseason opener in Los Angeles this Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks made two transactions on Thursday. Seattle signed cornerback Willie Roberts and waived defensive lineman Matt Gotel with an injury designation, the team announced.
The Seahawks made a pair of roster moves on Thursday. They announced the signing of cornerback Willie Roberts to the 90-man roster. Defensive tackle Matt Gotel was waived with an injury designation in a corresponding move.
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