The Seahawks signed Artie Burns to the 53-man roster after the veteran cornerback spent the first two weeks of the season on the practice squad. Rookie defensive end Mike Morris, who missed Seattle's Week 2 game with a shoulder injury was placed on injured reserve.
The Seahawks also made changes to their practice squad, signing receiver Tyjon Lindsey and nose tackle Carl Davis, and releasing receiver Matt Landers and cornerback Robert Rochell.
Burns was elevated from the practice squad for both of Seattle's first two games, playing 33 snaps on defense, primarily in dime packages and also as the nickel cornerback at times. He also played 21 snaps on special teams.
Burns, a former first-round pick of the Steelers, initially signed with Seattle last year, and was working with the starting defense in training camp before being sidelined by an injury. After playing sparingly in 2022, Burns re-signed with Seattle this summer, and late in camp he began working at nickel corner in addition to playing on the outside, and was a standout in that role in the team's preseason finale. Burns was on the initial 53-man roster, then was released the next day and signed to the practice squad.
In addition to his inside-out versatility, Burns gives the Seahawks extra depth with starting right cornerback Riq Woolen dealing with a shoulder injury that knocked him out of last week's game.
Lindsey, who went undrafted out of Oregon State this year, initially signed with Seattle after the draft, then was waived prior to the start of the regular season. Davis, a 2015 third-round pick, has appeared in 72 games during his career, starting 19. He most recently played in New England, appearing in 16 games with two starts last season, and 17 games with four starts in 2021.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' thrilling overtime victory over the Detroit Lions in Detroit, MI on September 17, 2023. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
On Wednesday, veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner gave an impassioned speech to the team before practice.
Colby Parkinson and Drew Lock walk across the tarmac to board the team's Delta charter flight to Detroit on Friday afternoon.
Seahawks receiver Jake Bobo descends from the team's charter upon landing in Detroit on Friday night.
At the team's Saturday walkthru, DK Metcalf shares a laugh with teammate Kenneth Walker III.
Offenisve players DeeJay Dallas, Will Dissly and Cody Thompson keep a football in the air on the sidlines at walkthru.
Running back DeeJay Dallas celebrated his birthday by calling the team up at the end of walkthru.
Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Anthony Bradford and DeeJay Dallas check out the playing surface at Detroit's Ford Field on Saturday before the game.
On Sunday, receiver Tyler Lockett gathers his thoughts in the locker room before the game.
Tight end Colby Parkinson gets ready for the game.
Seahawks join arms as they pray together in the tight confines of the visitor's locker room.
Defensive backfield members Julian Love and Tariq Woolen in the locker room before the game.
Quarterback and captain Geno Smith gives final words to the Seahawks before they leave the locker room on Sunday.
The Seahawks take the field for the Week 2 game with the Lions.
Safety Jerrick Reed celebrates after making a special teams tackle.
Receiver Tyler Lockett ran to the end zone to talk with teammate and friend DK Metcalf as Metcalf headed to the locker room during the first half.
Seahawks defenders Uchenna Nwosu, Jordy Brooks and Tre Brown combine on a tackle as Jarran Reed closes in.
At halftime, quarterbacks coach Greg Olson works with Geno Smith and Drew Lock.
Defensive backs coach Karl Scott gives halftime instructions as Drake Thomas watches.
Linebackers coach John Glenn gives instruction to Jordyn Brooks just before the start of the second half.
Edge rusher Uchenna Nwoso creates a fumble recovered by the Seahawks in the third quarter.
Uchenna Nwosu reactcs after his big hit caused a fumble recovered by the Seahawks in the third quarter.
Seahawks safety Julian Love nearly intercepts a pass in the third quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass from the pocket as Evan Brown helps protect.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III cuts back hard on a run in the third quarter.
Receiver Tyler Lockett hauls in his first touchdown pass from Geno Smith.
Head coach Pete Carroll and the Seattle sideline reacts as Tyler Lockett scores on a pass reception from Geno Smith in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown silences the Detroit crowd with an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs puts a ferocious hit on a Lions player.
Safety Coby Bryant nearly intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter.
As the game went to overtime, quarterback Drew Lock went out for the coin toss and his call of "tails" gave the Seahawks the ball first.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett touches the ball to the end zone pylon for a touchdown giving Seattle the victory in overtime.
Tyler Lockett waves goodbye after his walk-off touchdown in overtime and celebrates with teammates Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Will Dissly.
Seahawks defensive captains Bobby Wagner and Quandre Diggs leave the field together after the win.
Geno Smith and Will Dissly walk up the dark tunnel leading from the field to the locker room after the game.
Seahawks team president Chuck Arnold celebrates with general manager John Schneider in the locker room after the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates with his team in the locker room after the overtime win.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll hugs receiver Tyler Lockett in the locker room after his game-winning touchdown.
Seahawks cornerbacks Tre Brown and Riq Woolen share a laugh in the locker room after the win. Brown replaced Woolen who left the game with an injury.
Seahawks linebacker and defensive captain Bobby Wagner meets with the media while still in uniform following the game.
The Seahawks head to their Delta charter for the return flight to Seattle on Sunday evening after the game.
