Seahawks Steal ‘Wildly Productive’ RB From Commanders Practice Squad

October 6, 2026 - 03:15

The Seattle Seahawks have moved to bolster their running back room, signing a promising player away from the Washington Commanders practice squad. The move adds fresh legs to the roster as the team navigates the grind of the regular season.

The running back had been generating buzz within the Commanders organization for his work on the practice field. He was described by observers as wildly productive during his time there, showing a combination of vision and burst that caught the attention of scouts around the league. Washington had hoped to keep him stashed on the practice squad as a developmental piece, but Seattle saw an opportunity to add talent to its active roster.

Practice squad poaching is a common tactic in the NFL. Teams can sign players from another team's practice squad directly to their 53-man roster, and the original team has no ability to block the move. For the player, it is a chance to earn a spot on an active gameday roster and prove he belongs.

Seattle has dealt with injuries and inconsistent production in its backfield this season. Adding a player with something to prove could provide a spark down the stretch. The Seahawks will now get a closer look at what he can do in their system.

For Washington, losing a young player to a division rival or conference foe stings, but it is part of the business. The Commanders will move forward with their current group while Seattle hopes the new addition can contribute right away.