The Seattle Seahawks have made a roster move with their practice squad. On Wednesday, it was announced the team had signed linebacker Michael Dowell, who was previously with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dowell went undrafted this year and signed with the Bengals as a safety. In college, Dowell was primarily a defensive back. He spent the first three years of his collegiate career with the Michigan State Spartans, before transferring to Miami of Ohio for his final two seasons.
During his time in college, Dowell recorded 239 total tackles (12 of which were for a loss), defended 16 passes, snagged two interceptions, and logged two sacks as well. Interestingly, Seattle is signing Dowell to be a linebacker for them. Makes sense, considering how much the linebacker position has been a weak point for the Seahawks overall this season.
Unfortunately, when a new person comes to the practice squad, it often means someone has to go. This time, it is linebacker Jamie Sheriff who drew the short straw. Sheriff made a name for himself in the preseason, especially in the finale against the Browns where he recorded two sacks.
