Jon Rhattigan wasn't a starter until his senior season at Army, but now, only a year after taking over that starting role, he is on the Seahawks' 53-man roster, having been promoted from the practice squad on Wednesday.
Rhattigan, who signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted rookie free agent, made his NFL debut last weekend after being activated for Sunday's season opener, and he played 67 percent of Seattle's special teams snaps, recording one tackle on punt coverage.
Center Ethan Pocic, who left Sunday's game with a knee sprain, was placed on injured reserve to make room on the 53-man roster. Rhattigan becomes the second 2021 undrafted rookie on Seattle's roster along with tackle Jake Curhan.
The Seahawks also added three players to their practice squad, signing receiver De'Quan Hampton, tight end Michael Jacobson and receiver Connor Wedington.
Wedington, who signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted rookie out of Stanford, is back after spending camp and the preseason in Seattle. Hampton, who went undrafted out of USC in 2017, has spent time with the Lions, Saints, and most recently the Buccaneers. He also spent time in both the Alliance of American Football and the XFL. Jacobson, who played basketball at Iowa State, briefly spent time with the Seahawks in training camp earlier this year.
The Seahawks also lost one player from their practice squad, with guard Jordan Simmons signing to the Raiders 53-man roster.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 28-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 12, 2021. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for 12s before the Week 1 opener at Indianapolis.
12s line up in the first row of seats to greet Seahawks players entering the field for early warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs laps around the field as he warms up for the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and receiever DK Metcalf confer during early warmups.
Vulcan's Bert Kolde, Seahawks president and CEO Chuck Arnold and head coach Pete Carroll have a conversation on the sidelines before the game.
Proud 12s proclaim that "Seattle Football is Back".
Seattle's Carols Dunlap heads from the locker room to the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks rookie wide receiver D'Wayne Eskridge stretches before his pro regular season debut.
Seahawks defensive line coach Clint Hurtt shakes hands with linebacker Bobby Wagner during warmups.
Quarterback Russell Wilson greets and shouts encouragement to head coach Pete Carroll along with every player, coach and staff member as they return to the locker room after pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson waits to lead the team onto the field during pregame introductions.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner and defensive backs Jamal Adams and D.J. Reed make a stop early in the game.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner celebrates a tackle for loss.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to quarterback Russell Wilson before the Seahawks first offensive possession.
Seattle's Chris Carson plants a Colts defensive back with a stiff arm at the end of a long run in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett adjusts his route to make a twisting over-the-shoulder touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson.
Seahawks defensive end Rasheem Green celebrates after sacking Colts quarterback Carson Wentz.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson rolls out as receiver Freddie Swain runs a route in the second quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner makes a tackle in the second quarter.
Seattle's Jamal Adams upends a Colts player as Rasheem Green apporches to finish the tackle.
Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron calls in a play from the sidelines to quarterback Russell Wilson
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett hauls in a 69-yard pass reception from Russell Wilson.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett celebrates his second touchdown of the game with two fingers in the air.
Seattle defensive linemen Bryan Mone and Poona Ford combine to hit Colts quarterback Carson Wentz.
Seahawks defensive lineman Benson Mayowa sacks Colts quarterback Carson Wentz.
Seattle's Jamal Adams flies over the pile as the Seahawks defense held and recovered a fumble on this fourth down play.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams celebrates after the Seattle defense forced a turnover on fourth down.
Seahawks defensive backs celebrate in the end zone after a fumble recovery by D.J. Reed on fourth down.
Offensive line coach Mike Solari works with Duane Brown, Damien Lewis, Jamarco Jones and Stone Forsythe on the sideline between offensive series.
Seahawks pass rusher Darrell Taylor hits Colts quarterback Carson Wentz, forcing an incompletion.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a pass in the end zone from Russell Wilson.
Seahawks defensive backs coach Andre Curtis smiles on the sidelines with players Ugo Amadi, Jamal Adams and D.J. Reed near the end of the game.
After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson took a lap around the field, high-fiving and thanking 12s who watched him lead Seattle to the Week 1 win over the Colts.
Seahawks fans salute their team as they leave the field after the victory.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is stylish as he meets with the media after the game.
