The Seahawks claimed two players off of waivers Wednesday, adding center Dakoda Shepley, who was waived by the San Francisco 49ers, and cornerback Nigel Warrior, who was waived by the Baltimore Ravens.
To make room on the roster, the Seahawks waived guard Phil Haynes and released quarterback Sean Mannion.
Warrior, who is the son of former Pro-Bowl cornerback Dale Carter, went undrafted out of Tennessee in 2020 and spent last year on Baltimore's practice squad. He played safety in college but also worked at cornerback while with Baltimore, including in preseason games this year. A three-year starter at Tennessee, Warrior earned All-SEC first-team honors as a senior when he had 70 tackles and four interceptions. Warrior finished his college career with 239 tackles and five interceptions in 49 career games.
Shepley, who is from Windsor, Ontario, played at the University of British Columbia, then signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2018. After spending training camp and the preseason with the Jets, he then joined the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders, and started 14 games in 2019. After being named his team's most outstanding rookie, Shepley signed with the 49ers last summer, then was waived and signed to the 49ers' practice squad. Shepley was elevated to the active roster for two games late in the season.
Shepley has also dabbled in acting, including a small role in Deadpool 2, playing the character Omega Red.
Haynes, a fourth-round pick in 2019, has battled injuries and appeared in only two regular season games, though he did play 42 snaps in Seattle's divisional round loss to Green Bay as a rookie. Mannion, who signed with Seattle last month, was a third-round pick of the Rams in 2015 and has also spent time with Minnesota.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 27-0 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Lumen Field. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives for the game.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf runs routes during early warmups.
Seahawks defensive back Marquise Blair catches passes in warmups.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs chats with former Seahawks assistant Tommy Donatell who is now with the Los Angeles Chargers.
12s line up to see their favorite Seahawks enter the field, hoping for an autograph or a photo.
Linebacker Cody Barton chats with teammate Aaron Donkor before the game.
Defensive back Tre Brown chats with assistant coach Pat McPherson during early warmups.
A young 12 yells to players as the Seahawks walk to the locker room after early warmups.
Seahawks cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon signs autographs for a fan.
Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf shake hands after their early pregame warmups.
Receiver DK Metcalf looks to the stands.
The Seahawks Dancers enter the field for their pregame routine.
Specialists Tyler Ott, Michael Dickson and Jason Myers head for the field.
Russell Wilson leads the Seahawks out of the tunnel from the locker room.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson stands ready to lead the team onto the field.
Seahawks captains Russell Wilson and Nick Bellore watch the opening coin toss.
Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton blitzes and forces Chargers quarterback Chase Daniels to cough up the football.
After teammate Cody Barton forced the ball loose, Seahawks defensive back Marquise Blair snatches the ball out of midair.
Marquise Blair races to the end zone for a defensive touchdown.
Memebers of the Seahawks defense pose for a photo after Marquise Blair scored a touchdown early in the game.
This 12 went all out on game day.
Seahawks cornerback Damarious Randall makes a play.
Quarterback Geno Smith looks over the middle for receiver D'Wayne Eskridge.
Rookie receiver D'Wayne Eskridge leaps high over the middle for his first catch as a Seahawk.
Running back Alex Collins scores on a rushing touchdown with the help of teammate Gerald Everett.
The Seahawks Dancers performed at halftime.
Fans were treated to a perfect late summer evening for the game between the Seahawks and the Chargers.
Seahawks defender Darrell Taylor celebrates a third quarter play.
This young 12 is in it to win it during the second half.
Geno Smith scrambles for yardage in the third quarter.
Darrell Taylor makes a defensive play.
Offensive line coach Mike Solari speaks as players and assistant Keli'i Kekuewa listen.
Myles Adams drags a Charger running back down by the shirt.
Alton Robinson and Darrell Taylor apply pressure late in the game.
This Seahawks Dancer flips during a routine.
Darece Roberson celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Penny Hart.
Darece Roberson is mobbed by teammates after his touchdown.
Al Woods is all smiles on the sidelines in the fourth quarter.
Carlos Dunlap smiles as he works with Aaron Donkor on the sidelines between series.
