The Seattle Seahawks executed a quiet but significant roster move on Tuesday, swapping undrafted free agent defensive tackles on their practice squad. The team signed Cole Brevard while releasing Gary Smith III, a decision confirmed via an official press release by Seahawks.com senior reporter John Boyle at 1:53 p.m. PST. This adjustment during Week 10 signals the front office’s ongoing evaluation of depth chart options as the regular season progresses, prioritizing fresh legs and specific skill sets over initial camp impressions.
Seattle’s Week 10 roster shuffle reveals a strategic pivot in defensive line depth.
Both Brevard and Smith share a nearly identical trajectory as UDFA rookies who have yet to record a regular-season snap. Signed immediately following the NFL Draft—Brevard on May 1 and Smith on April 28—both players navigated the full gauntlet of rookie minicamp, mandatory minicamp, OTAs, training camp, and preseason. Their parallel paths culminated in their waiver during final roster cuts, leaving them as free agents who subsequently found temporary homes on other teams’ practice squads before returning to Seattle’s orbit.
The key differentiator lies in their recent NFL tenure and availability. Brevard spent the offseason with the Kansas City Chiefs, signing and being released from their practice squad on Sept. 2, meaning he has not been on an active NFL practice squad during the regular season. Conversely, Smith spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders, signing on Sept. 2 and being released on Sept. 7 before joining the Seahawks practice squad on Sept. 29. By bringing in Brevard, Seattle gains a player with a clean slate and immediate availability, potentially offering a different physical profile or developmental trajectory than Smith, who has already been integrated into Seattle’s practice structure for two months.
Source: Yahoo Sports
