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General manager John Schneider indicated that the decision to keep the co-starter on the PUP list was straightforward, noting that there was no serious consideration to activating him for the season opener. Despite the setback, the organization remains optimistic about his rehabilitation progress following surgery in February to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. While he is ineligible to feature until the Week 5 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, updated league regulations permit him to return to practice as early as Week 3.
Backfield Adjustments and Roster Moves
With Charbonnet unavailable, the Seahawks are expected to rely on rookie first-round selection
The roster finalization also saw movement in the secondary. The Seahawks released cornerback
Schneider expressed confidence in Diggs' integration into the team culture, noting that the defensive back is still working to get back to full speed. However, Diggs' immediate future is complicated by ongoing legal matters in Florida. The league has placed him on the commissioner's exempt list, which allows him to receive pay and attend team meetings but prohibits him from participating in practices or games while the investigation continues.
Additionally, the Seahawks officially added cornerback Terrion Arnold to the roster. The team had reached an agreement with the former Detroit Lions first-round pick earlier in August but delayed the signing until the conclusion of the preseason due to his unavailability for the final two exhibition matches.
