Seahawks president of football operations/general manager John Schneider met with reporters as the Seahawks finalized their initial 53-man roster, thanking the personnel department, coaching staff and interns for their work establishing the club's "70" and previewing the waiver wire, initial practice squad and roster moves to come over the next two weeks. He detailed the strategy behind carrying six veterans on the practice squad, updated the health and availability of several players, and addressed cornerback depth. Schneider also discussed recent extensions for foundational players, the new ownership group's AI expertise, and the culture and leadership driving the team.

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John Schneider On The Initial 53-Man Roster For The 2026 Season

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