Quarterback Alex McGough, a seventh-round pick in 2018, is back with the team that drafted him, having signed to the Seahawks practice squad on Wednesday.
Additionally, two players have been designated to return to practice this week, running back Rashaad Penny and cornerback Quinton Dunbar.
McGough, who was drafted by Seattle out of Florida International, spent his rookie season on Seattle's practice squad, then spent 2019 training camp with Jacksonville before joining Houston's practice squad. McGough was briefly promoted to Houston's active roster but did not appear in a game. He was on Houston's practice squad this year before being released in October.
McGough is one of two quarterbacks on the practice squad along with Danny Etling. The Seahawks had an open spot on the practice squad having released receiver Darvin Kidsy on Tuesday. Â
Penny, who has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of training camp, will return to practice a year and a day after tearing his ACL in last year's Week 14 game against the Rams.
"We're really excited to get him back on the field with us," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday. "It's just been a long haul. It's very meaningful for him to get back out there. You really want to see him bang his breaks and really get down and hit it and give good tempo in practice… I've said it the whole time, the last thing we're going to do is rush the timing of this."
Dunbar, who has missed the past four games with a knee injury, was placed on injured reserve in Week 11, making this the first week he was eligible to return.
"I expect him to practice this week, we'll see how he does," Carroll said Monday. "I'm excited that he's coming back out. He's has a really good process to get back. He's been able to condition more so than he had before and work on it, and I'm hoping his knee has really quieted down. We'll just have to wait and see how the week goes, but he is going to practice."
Neither Dunbar nor Penny counts towards the 53-man roster as of now, but the Seahawks would have to make a move to add them to the roster before they can play in games.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 13 game vs. the New York Giants. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap greets teammate David Moore in the hallway leading to the locker room.
Seahawks receiver David Moore stretches to catch a pass during early warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf heads from the team's locker room to the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks defensive backs Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Linden Stephens head out of the tunnel leading from the locker room to the field.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams pumps his defensive backfield teammates before the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson during pregame stretching.
Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde during pregame stretching.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner during pregame stretching.
Head referee Craig Wrolstad talks to Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll on the field during pregame.
Twin brother and teammates Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin pray together on the field after the team took the field.
Seahawks defenders Ugo Amadi, Shaquem Griffin, Shaquill Griffin, Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs wait on the bench before the performance of the national anthem.
Head referee Craig Wrolstad flips the opening coin toss in front of Seahawks captain Russell Wilson and Giants captain Blake Martinez.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett catches a long pass up the right sideline during Seattle's opening drive.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister and Giants cornerback Jabrill Peppers compete for a pass in the end zone during the first quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks tries to make an interception on a pass intended for Giants tight end Evan Engram.
Seahawks D.J, Reed, Jordyn Brooks and Damon "Snacks" Harrison combine to tackle Giants running back Wayne Gallman.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal knocks a pass away from Giants tight end Evan Engram that would be intercepted by Seattle's Quandre Diggs.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs heads upfield after intercepting a pas tipped by teammate Ryan Neal.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs leaps over Giants quarterback Colt McCoy who was blocked by Jamal Adams during Diggs interception return.
Seahawks defenders celebrate with Quandre Diggs after his interception.
Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright tackles former teammate Golden Tate, now a receiver for the Giants.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams sacks Giants quarterback Colt McCoy as teammate Jarran Reed applies pressure as well.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf and Giants defensive back James Bradberry compete for a pass that falls incomplete.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks for the loose ball after fumbling the exchange from center.
Seahawks quarterbacks Geno Smith, Russell Wilson and quarterbacks coach Austin Davis look over formations on the sidelines between series.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf hurdles a Giants defender at the end of a pass reception.
Seahawks assistant coach Andre Curtis works with safety Ryan Neal on the sidelines.
Seahawks special teamer Ryan Neal blocks a punt by the Giants' Riley Dixon that would turn into a safety for Seattle.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf uses a vicious stiff arm to force Giants defender James Bradberry to the ground.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson lets go of the ball while under pressure from Giants linebacker Carter Couglin.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin tackles Giants running back Wayne Gallman.
Seahawks linebacker makes pass defense deep downfield on Giants tight end Evan Engram.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is unable to hang onto this pass in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson tumbles into the end zone with a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked by Giants defender Leonard Williams on Seattle's final drive.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf leaps high but a group of Giants defenders knocks away Seattle's fourth down play.
Players from both the Seahawks and the Giants meet and pray at midfield after the game at Lumen Field.
