The Seahawks signed running back George Farmer off of their practice squad Wednesday, adding depth to a position hit hard by injuries in last week's win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Farmer, 23, who went undrafted out of USC in 2015, first signed with the Seahawks last August, at which point he was moved from receiver, his position in college, to cornerback. Farmer spent last season on Seattle's practice squad, then changed positions again in training camp this year, going from corner to running back when injuries took their toll in the backfield.
In three preseason games, Farmer rushed for 36 yards on nine carries and caught two passes for 15 yards. Farmer was placed on injured reserve prior to the start of the season, then later released with an injury settlement. He was signed to Seattle's practice squad earlier this month.
A former receiver, Farmer could be a fit in the third-down role the Seahawks had envisioned for third-round pick C.J. Prosise. Prosise, who started the past two games, fractured his clavicle in last week's win over the Eagles, and rookie Troymaine Pope sprained his ankle, leaving Thomas Rawls and Alex Collins as the only healthy running backs on the roster.
Farmer fills the roster spot that opened up a day earlier with the release of offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb. With Farmer replacing Webb on the roster, the Seahawks now have 25 undrafted players on their 53-man roster, the highest total in the NFL.
The Seahawks also added rookie running back Zac Brooks and fullback Malcolm Johnson to their practice squad and placed defensive tackle Tylor Harris on practice squad injured reserve. Seattle drafted Brooks in the seventh round out of Clemson, and since being waived before the start of the season, Brooks has spent time on the practice squads in Seattle and Kansas City. Johnson was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2015 draft out of Mississippi State and appeared in seven games for the Browns this season.
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive photos from the Seattle Seahawks' 26-15 Week 11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson takes his early pregame throws more than two hours before kickoff at CenturyLink Field.
Legion of Boom members Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman lead the defensive backs past a 12 flag signed by fans as they make their way out of the locker room for pregame warmups.
Head coach Pete Carroll hugs running back Thomas Rawls during pregame stretching. Rawls was playing for the first time after recovering from a fibula injury in Week 2.
Lifelong 12 Macklemore was on the sidelines for pregame, showing off his Pete Carroll Nike Air Monarchs with the help of Seahawks mascot Blitz.
In the locker room before kickoff, tight end Jimmy Graham reviews his notes.
Running back Thomas Rawls waits to run onto the field during pregame introductions.
Defensive end Frank Clark pauses for the video camera before emerging from the fog of the pregame tunnel during pregame introductions.
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas falls to his knees as he is introduced to the biggest regular season crowd in team history.
Military members carry the American flag during pregame ceremonies prior to kickoff against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.
Rookie running back C.J. Prosise has his eyes on the end zone as he breaks around the right side on his way to a 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
C.J. Prosise breaks into open field and has nothing but turf between him and the end zone on his 72-yard TD run in the first quarter.
Seahawks center Justin Britt hugs running back C.J. Prosise after a 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Seattle's defense including Jarran Reed, K.J. Wright, Brock Coyle and Kam Chancellor gang up on Philadelphia's Ryan Matthews.
Seattle's Bobby Wagner sacks Philadelphia's Carson Went on a first half blitz.
Seahawks fans brought their A-game for the contest against the Eagles.
Seattle's offensive line including Germaine Ifedi, Justin Britt and Mark Glowinski block for running back Thomas Rawls.
Seattle's Jimmy Graham looks for the end zone after catching a pass from scrambling quarterback Russell Wilson in the second quarter.
Jimmy Graham leaps high to spike the ball after scoring on a 35-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson in the second quarter, giving the Seahawks a 13-7 lead.
Seahawks newcomer John Jenkins (92) combines with linebacker Bobby Wagner to stop Philadelphia's Wendell Smallwood for a loss.
The Seahawks welcomed back tight end Luke Willson, playing for the first time after a knee injury suffered against Atlanta.
Seahawks safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor celebrate Chancellor's first half interception of a Carson Wentz pass.
At halftime, linemen Mark Glowinski and George Fant talked things over.
On the other side of the locker room, defensive backs Richard Sherman, Jeremy Lane, Kam Chancellor, Steven Terrell, Earl Thomas and Neiko Thorpe listened to coordinator Kris Richard.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson continued to show improved mobility, escaping pressure in the third quarter.
Seahawks fans in the north end zone roared on a third down for the Eagles.
Quarterback Russell Wilson consults with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and head coach Pete Carroll during a time out.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson catches a pass from receiver Doug Baldwin on a trick play in the third quarter.
Russell Wilson reaches the ball into the end zone for a rare receiving touchdown by the quarterback, who caught a pass thrown by receiver Doug Baldwin.
Seahawks Frank Clark and K.J. Wright slam down Philadelphia's Kenjon Barner as the defense held the Eagles to only seven points until the final minutes of the game.
Eagles quarterback Carson Went loses the ball as he is hit by Seattle's Cliff Avril.
Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril celebrates after causing a fumble by Eagle's quarterback Carson Went.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett looks for running room on a punt return in the third quarter.
Seahawks special teamer George Farmer leaps with Seahawks mascot Blitz after running downfield on a kickoff.
Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham puts a big block on Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills, allowing receiver Doug Baldwin to gain more yards on a fourth quarter play.
Doug Baldwin looks for more yardage along the right side on a 17-yard gain in the fourth quarter after a block by teammate Jimmy Graham left two Eagles defenders in his wake.
After injuries to C.J. Prosise and Troymaine Pope depleted the Seahawks running back corps, backup quarterback Trevone Boykin entered the game for a series at running back.
After the game, quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Carson Went greeted each other at midfield.
Seahawks Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett joked with former Super Bowl teammate and current Eagles player Chris Maragos after the game.
