Seahawks Establish Initial 53-Man Roster for 2026 Season

The Seattle Seahawks have finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season by executing a variety of personnel changes. A key highlight of these moves was a trade with the L.A. Chargers to acquire rookie cornerback Avery Smith. To reach the league-mandated limit, the team released several veterans and waived various young prospects, though some may return via the practice squad. The roster is currently led by quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drew Lock, while running back Zach Charbonnet begins the year on the physically unable to perform list. This transition marks the end of the preseason and the beginning of the team's preparations for the regular season under their current leadership. Various injured players were also designated for return or placed on injured reserve to finalize the active depth chart.