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Instead it was Bates, a former college quarterback at Ohio, who remained. Seattle plans to have Percy Harvin returning kicks and Earl Thomas returning punts, but Walters would have been an option to give both breaks. Walters’ versatility was his ability as a capable returner on special teams. Norwood missed most of training camp after having surgery to remove a bone spur from his foot, but the Seahawks remain high on the fourth-round pick and kept him on the active roster likely knowing he would not make it through waivers. The only major surprise came at wide receiver where Seattle kept seven - the largest contingent of coach Pete Carroll’s tenure - but the group did not include Walters. Seattle’s finalized roster will begin practices on Sunday for the opener against the Packers.

The Seahawks cut 22 players total, placed defensive tackle D’Anthony Smith on injured reserve to reach the roster limit. Seattle opted for seven receivers, keeping Phil Bates, Ricardo Lockette and rookies Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood. Instead, Seattle traded a late-round pick to Indianapolis for cornerback Marcus Burley on Saturday.Īlso released were defensive end Benson Mayowa, guard Caylin Hauptmann and wide receiver Bryan Walters, all three were on the roster for last February’s Super Bowl win over Denver. Adams was in competition to be the Seahawks fourth cornerback. Winston was signed at the start of training camp to compete at right tackle, a job that was won by rookie Justin Britt. Seattle also terminated the veteran contracts of tackle Eric Winston, the NFLPA president, and cornerback Phillip Adams.