Seahawks Shake Up Roster, Cut 6th-Round Draft Pick Following Deadline Deals
The Seattle Seahawks made an unexpected roster decision following the trade deadline, waiving safety Jerrick Reed II, their 6th-round pick. The move came shortly after the team added wide receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed, signaling a shift in priorities to enhance the team’s explosiveness and special teams. Reed had recently been elevated from the practice squad when Julian Love was placed on injured reserve but had limited impact in his brief time on the active roster.
Despite being cut, Reed isn’t backing down. "This isn't the end for me," Reed said after learning of the move. "I’ve been grinding for this opportunity my whole life, and one setback won’t define my journey. I’ll keep pushing to show the coaches what I can do, whether it's here or somewhere else."
The decision to waive Reed appears to be tied to the team’s focus on building depth and flexibility in areas like special teams. Shaheed’s addition, a dynamic weapon capable of providing a spark in both the return game and as a receiver, appears to have pushed Reed further down the depth chart.
For Seattle, the decision highlights a shift in focus as they prepare for a playoff run. With the trade deadline acquisitions adding immediate impact players, Reed’s removal from the roster provides the Seahawks with additional flexibility and room to maneuver as they make a final push toward securing a postseason spot.
Coach Pete Carroll acknowledged the tough call in his press conference. “Jerrick’s a young player with a lot of heart,” Carroll said. “It wasn’t easy to make this move, but we’re doing what we need to do to win now. We believe in our guys, and we have to make those difficult decisions to make sure we’re in the best position moving forward.”
The move leaves Reed in a precarious situation. If he clears waivers, he may be re-signed to the Seahawks’ practice squad, but with teams likely eyeing his potential, he may find an opportunity elsewhere. Regardless of what happens, Reed’s mindset remains unwavering. "This is just the beginning," Reed added. "I’ve got the drive, the work ethic, and the mentality to keep pushing."
As the Seahawks continue their march toward the postseason, this decision underscores the team’s commitment to building a balanced, effective roster—one that can compete on every level, especially in the intense final stretch of the season.
NFL drops the hammer on Micah Parsons in a way that makes the Packers feel even worse after loss to the Eagles
The Green Bay Packers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. And it was despite a great defensive effort, giving up only 10 points — which wasn’t enough in an uninspiring performance by the offense, which scored seven. To make things even worse, the NFL has just fined star edge defender Micah Parsons.
Parsons was punished for tripping on Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. During the play, the refs didn’t call a penalty, but the league decided to fine Parsons $12,172 as part of its weekly round of punishments. The play was considered unnecessary roughness, and categorized as striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing.
Since the Packers acquired him from the Dallas Cowboys, Micah Parsons has been insanely productive. Against the Eagles, he generated seven pressures, and that was his fourth game this season with at least seven — he had a season-high 10 exactly against the Cowboys in Week 4.
The other Packers players to be fined this season have been safety Xavier McKinney, punished because of a taunting penalty during the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions; linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper, fined $6,891 because of a facemask penalty in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders; linebacker Quay Walker, punished for a hit on a quarterback in Week 7; and safety Evan Williams, fined $6,448 for unnecessary roughness by hitting the quarterback against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.
NFL fines
While it’s tough to see football players losing money like that for normal plays, at least it goes to a good cause. The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support legends in need.
Players are notified of violations and may appeal any ruling. Appeals officers, such as former NFL players Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, and Jordy Nelson, who are jointly appointed and paid by the NFL/NFLPA, hear cases. The decisions made are final and binding.
The potential violations include offenses against game officials, player safety rules or flagrant personal fouls, fighting, sportsmanship, uniform rules, and gang signing.
Last year, the Packers were among the least penalized teams in football in this area. In 2024, 543 plays resulted in fines, or 1.16% of all plays in the season.
