Skip to main content

Advertising

Seahawks Sign Cornerbacks Montrae Braswell & Benjie Franklin

The Seahawks signed a pair of cornerbacks on Thursday, adding Montrae Braswell and Benjie Franklin.

Jun 01, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Author Image

John Boyle

Seahawks.com Senior Reporter

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Benjie Franklin (36) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

The Seahawks bolstered their cornerback depth ahead of Thursday's session of organized team activities, signing Benjie Franklin and Montrae Braswell.

Running back Chris Smith was waived and nose tackle LaTrell Bumphus was waived/injured to make room on the 90-man roster. Smith, who went undrafted out of Louisiana-Lafayette this spring, signed with Seattle last month prior to rookie minicamp, while Bumphus, an undrafted rookie out of Tennessee, signed last week prior to the start of OTAs.

Braswell, an FCS All-American at Missouri State, was a standout cornerback and kick returner for the Bears. In 29 career games he recorded six interceptions, 25 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and 125 tackles, while as a returner he averaged 30.0 yards per return in three seasons, including touchdowns of 100, 96 and 98 yards. Braswell initially signed with Kansas City following the draft.

Franklin, who initially signed with Jacksonville last year as an undrafted free agent out of Tarleton State, spent part of last season on Green Bay's practice squad, then signed a future contract with the Packers in January before being waived last month.

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

1 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

2 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

3 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

4 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

5 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

6 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

7 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

8 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

9 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

10 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

11 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

12 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

13 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

14 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

15 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

16 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

17 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

18 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

19 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

20 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

21 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

22 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

23 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

24 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

25 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

26 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

27 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

28 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

29 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

30 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

31 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

32 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

33 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

34 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

35 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

36 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

37 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

38 / 38

Seahawks players participated in their fourth OTA of the 2023 offseason on May 30 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.

ROD MAR/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Advertising

This Ad will close in 3

Related Content

Seahawks Sign WR Steven Sims

The Seahawks signed receiver Steven Sims Tuesday, adding receiver depth and a candidate to handle kick and punt returns.

Seahawks Sign TE Eric Saubert

The Seahawks signed veteran tight end Eric Saubert on Monday.

Seahawks Sign Safety D'Anthony Bell

The Seahawks added to their secondary Monday, adding safety and special teams standout D'Anthony Bell.

Seahawks Sign WR River Cracraft & LB Josh Ross

The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Josh Ross and added receiver River Cracraft on Friday.

Seahawks Sign CB Shemar Jean-Charles

The Seahawks signed cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles on Wednesday.

Signing With Seahawks 'A Full-Circle Moment' For Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp signed with the Seahawks Tuesday, making official a return home for the Yakima native.

Seahawks Agree To Terms With Super Bowl MVP Receiver Cooper Kupp

The Seahawks agreed to terms on a deal with former Rams standout Cooper Kupp, a Yakima native who will be returning to his home state.

Seahawks Sign QB Sam Darnold

The Seahawks made a big splash early in free agency, signing Pro Bowl quarterback Sam Darnold.

Seahawks Re-Sign WR Cody White

The Seahawks re-signed receiver Cody White on Friday.

Seahawks Sign DE DeMarcus Lawrence

The Seahawks signed veteran defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, adding a four-time Pro-Bowler to their defensive front.

Seahawks Trade Receiver DK Metcalf To Pittsburgh Steelers

The Seahawks traded receiver DK Metcalf to the Steelers, a deal that became official with the start of the new league year.

Seahawks Sign Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Seahawks signed receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Thursday.

Advertising