The Seahawks made a change to their 53-man roster on Tuesday, waiving defensive end David Bass and signing defensive tackle Garrison Smith from the practice squad in his place. Seattle also made a couple of practice squad moves, releasing linebacker Austin Calitro and signing linebacker Joseph Jones and free safety Tyvis Powell.
Smith saw action in three games for the Seahawks last season, recording five total tackles. He originally entered the NFL in 2014 as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia, signing with the Miami Dolphins and spending time on the team's practice squad to start the season. During his rookie year, Smith bounced from Miami's practice squad to New Orleans' to San Francisco's, a team he stayed with until he was waived at the start of the 2016 season, which is when Seattle came calling. The Seahawks placed Smith on injured reserve last October, ending his first season in Seattle early.
Bass, a 2013 seventh-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders who spent time with the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans before signing with the Seahawks as a free agent this past May, recorded one tackle in two regular-season games with Seattle this year. Bass' standout play during preseason — he recorded 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a pass defensed in four games — earned him a spot on the Seahawks' 53-man roster to start the team's 2017 campaign.Â
Powell, in his second NFL season out of Ohio State, returns to the team he played eight games for last year. The Seahawks originally signed Powell following the 2016 draft before waiving him prior to the conclusion of his rookie year. He was picked up by the Cleveland Browns and spent time with the team until this past June, when he was released and claimed by the Colts. Indianapolis placed Powell on injured reserve on September 4 and he was waived from injured reserve one week ago.
Jones, meanwhile, joins the Seahawks' practice squad after a short stint on the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad and a training camp stay with the Dallas Cowboys. An undrafted rookie out of Northwestern, Jones appeared in all 13 games his senior season, starting five and finishing the year with 46 tackles.
Calitro, an undrafted rookie out of Villanova, was signed to Seattle's practice squad on Labor Day. He signed with the New York Jets after the 2017 draft and spent time with the San Francisco 49ers during training camp.
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the Seahawks' 12-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers during Week 2 at Seattle's CenturyLink Field.Â
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll strolls into the garage at CenturyLink Field as the team bus arrives at the stadium.
Rookie receiver Amara Darboh is nattily attired in a suit as he arrives at CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman chats with former teammate and current 49er Garry Gilliam on the field hours before kickoff.
Former 49er and current Seahawks linebacker Michael Wilhoite gets early work in before making his Seahawks debut and facing his former team.
Young fans watch in rapt attention waiting for players to walk by and possibly sign an autograph or two.
Safety Earl Thomas stares impatiently at the clock in the locker room, waiting for the time when the defensive backs can head to the field for pregame warmups.
Richard Sherman leads the defensive backs in their traditional hype circle before taking the field for pregame warmups.
CenturyLink Field buzzed with anticipation before a pregame ceremony honoring Paul Allen's 20 years of team ownership.
Taima the Hawk, flies from the tunnel to near midfield to begin pregame intros for the Seahawks.
Four Air National Guard F-15C Eagles fly over CenturyLink Field after the playing of the national anthem.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin balances on one hand during a reception in the first quarter.
Seahawks defensive lineman Frank Clark gets the crowd going.
Safety Earl Thomas excitedly congratulates teammate Bobby Wagner after Wagner's interception in the first quarter.
The Sea Gals perform for the 12s during the break between quarters.
Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett raises his fist after a tackle for loss.
Russell Wilson looks downfield as heavy rains poured during the second quarter.
Punter Jon Ryan punts in the second half. Ryan landed three punts inside the 20 yard-line during the victory.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reacts as he defense caused the 49ers to punt.
Seattle head coach Pete Carroll reacts after the Seahawks took the lead in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's defense takes the field late in the fourth quarter, seeking to proceed a 12-9 lead.
After the game, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman talks animatedly with 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson.
Linebackers and former teammates K.J. Wright and Brock Coyle traded jerseys after the game.
Young fans wait call for players near the tunnel after the game.
Linebacker K.J. Wright high-fives fans as he makes his way back to the locker room after the game.
