Defensive back Ryan Neal, who secured last week's victory over the Dallas Cowboys with a late-game interception, earned himself a spot on the Seahawks roster with his play filling in for an injured Jamal Adams.
Neal was elevated from the practice squad a day ahead of last weekend's game, a move that meant he reverted to the practice squad on Monday, but his stay on the practice squad didn't last long, with the Seahawks signing him to the 53-man roster Wednesday.
Neal fills one of two open spots on the roster with defensive end Rasheem Green going on injured reserve late last week and with linebacker D'Andre Walker getting waived on Tuesday.
The Seahawks also added two players to their practice squad, defensive back Damarious Randall and linebacker Tim Williams.
Randall, a 2015 first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers, has appeared in 65 games over the past five seasons for the Packers and Cleveland Browns, starting 56. He has experience at both cornerback and safety, and has recorded 14 interceptions, 47 passes defensed and 290 tackles in his career.
Williams, a 2017 third-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens, has appeared in 20 games, recording 18 tackles and 2.0 sacks.
In addition to those moves, the Seahawks on Tuesday protected two practice squad players for the week, linebacker Shaquem Griffin and tight end Stephen Sullivan, meaning they can't be signed by other teams. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Griffin, who like Neal was elevated from the practice squad last week, earned a chance to play again in Seattle's Week 4 game at Miami, so he will likely either be added to the roster at some point this week, or elevated from the practice squad again at the end of the week.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 38-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys at CenturyLink Field. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Hours before kickoff, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at CenturyLink Field.
Brothers Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin arrive at the stadium and head up the ramp to the locker room.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson heads to the locker room.
At 10:42am on Sunday, defensive back Ryan Neal heads to the locker room, not knowing what a big day was ahead of him.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, wearing his Bose headphones, takes to the field for his early warmups.
Seahawks rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks prepares for his first NFL start.
Seahawks receivers David Moore, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Penny Hart and Freddie Swain wait to take their reps running pregame pass routes with the quarterbacks.
Footballs are lined up for the quarterbacks to take their early warmup throws.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a long pass in stride during warmups.
Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen hugs teammate Will Dissly at the conclusion of early warmups.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin concentrates on the ball, preparing for an interception later in the afternoon.
Seahawks receivers DK Metcalf and David Moore wave to fans through a virtual camera set up near the players tunnel.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets running back Travis Homer during pregame stretching.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner wore the name of Manuel Ellis on the back of his helmet. Ellis was killed during an arrest by police officers in Tacoma, WA in March of 2020.
Seahawks Jamal Adams and Jordyn Brooks hit Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just as he releases the ball on a pass in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett found himself all alone at the goal line to catch a 43-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson. Wilson and Lockett combined for three passing touchdowns on the afternoon.
Seahawks special teamer Ryan Neal made the first of three big plays for him on the afternoon, here tackling Cowboys returner Ezekiel Elliott at the goal line after a muffed kickoff return.
Safety Jamal Adams signals after the Seahawks forced the Cowboys into a safety in the first quarter.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wore custom painted shoes urging Americans to vote.
In lieu of live fans, the Seahawks have placed jerseys from high school football teams around the state onto seats in the lower seating bowl of CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams flies by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a blitz.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett breaks for more yardage after a second quarter catch.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin flies through the air after an interception in the second quarter.
Seahawks defensive players Shaquem Griffin, Ugo Amadi, Shaquill Griffin, Quandre Diggs and Tre Flowers celebrate after a second quarter interception.
Seahawks defensive lineman Benson Mayowa look for the football after teammate Jarran Reed forced Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to fumble in the third quarter.
Seattle's Benson Mayowa recovered a Dak Prescott fumble and returned it to the Dallas five-yard line at the beginning of the second half.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister scores on a one-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to give Seattle a 30-15 lead.
Seahawks defensive back Ugo Amadi celebrates after a third quarter pass defense.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson cooked up another masterpiece Sunday, throwing for five touchdowns in a 38-31 win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys.
Seattle's Ryan Neal makes a special teams tackle on a punt return in the second half.
Seattle's Ryan Neal celebrates his tackle on a punt return.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner hits Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Seahawks defensive end Benson Mayowa flies but Dak Prescott's pass is just out of reach.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf atoned for an earlier fumble with this 29-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson.
Seattle's Damontre Moore pressures Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott late in the game.
Seattle safety Jamal Adams was forced to watch the final drive from the sidelines after suffering an injury.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, called up from the practice squad this week, forces an incomplete pass with a hard hit on Cowboys receiver Cedrick Wilson on the game's final drive.
Seahawks defensive lineman Alton Robinson gets his first career sack, bringing down Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on the final drive.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal, called up from the practice squad on Saturday, intercepts a pass in the end zone to seal Seattle's 38-31 win over the Cowboys.
After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith shake hands.
