Randy Gurzi· Aug 31, 2026
Gurzi argues Seattle should re-sign a group of unsigned rookies to the practice squad, headlined by return man Rashad Rochelle, assuming he clears waivers.
“If he doesn't get claimed, Rochelle is among several rookies the Seahawks should sign back to the practice squad.”
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8 checkable claims — 8 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 9 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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8 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Roster Spot CallsUso SeumaloSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Uso Seumalo to make the roster
“Uso Seumalo, DT (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emmanuel Henderson to make the roster
“Emmanuel Henderson, WR (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDeven EasternSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Deven Eastern to make the roster
“Deven Eastern, DT (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMarvin JonesSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Marvin Jones to make the roster
“Marvin Jones Jr., EDGE (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAndre FullerSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Andre Fuller to make the roster
“Andre Fuller, CB (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsRashad RochelleSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Rashad Rochelle to make the roster
“Rashad Rochelle, WR ... he's one of several rookes who should be retained via the practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMichael DansbySeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Michael Dansby to make the roster
“Michael Dansby, CB (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAidan HubbardSeattle SeahawksAug 31, 2026
Aidan Hubbard to make the roster
“Aidan Hubbard, EDGE (list of rookies the Seahawks should prioritize for the practice squad)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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