Seattle Seahawks announce 4 early Week 18 roster moves

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The Seattle Seahawks announced several roster moves on Tuesday, beginning with placing Jordyn Brooks on injured reserve after his ACL tear. Here’s what they did.

Placed on injured reserve: Linebacker Jordyn Brooks

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

The Seahawks formally announced the placement of linebacker Jordyn Brooks on the team’s injured reserve. Brooks suffered a “legit” ACL injury in Seattle’s win over the Jets on Sunday. He will undergo surgery as soon as the swelling has gone down in his knee.

Signed to active roster: Tight end Tyler Mabry

Oct 3, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) walks off the field after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle signed tight end Tyler Mabry to the 53-man squad to fill the empty spot Brooks left on the active roster. Mabry had been promoted from the practice squad last week and even scored a touchdown on his career-first NFL reception.

Added to practice squad: Cornerback Chris Steele

May 26, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chris Steele (26) participates in organized team activities at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Seahawks signed cornerback Chris Steele to the practice squad.

Added to practice squad: Wide receiver Connor Wedington

Oct 5, 2019; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Connor Wedington (5) returns a kickoff during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle also signed local product, wide receiver Connor Wedington to the practice squad.