The Seahawks added to their defensive line depth Tuesday, signing rookie Jordan Ferguson.
Cornerback Andrew Whitaker was waived/injured to make room on the 90-man roster, the result of a knee injury suffered in Friday's mock game.
Ferguson, who is 6-foot-1, 269 pounds, went undrafted out of Middle Tennessee State, where he was a first-team All-CUSA selection as a senior. Over his final two seasons at Middle Tennessee, Ferguson recorded 18 sacks, 34.5 tackles for loss, 126 tackles, eight passes defensed, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception.
After going undrafted Ferguson landed with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL, recording seven tackles and two sacks. Ferguson is the second USFL product signed by the Seahawks this summer along with rookie outside linebacker Levi Bell, who played for the Michigan Panthers before signing with Seattle.
Whitaker, an undrafted rookie out of Washington University, suffered a patellar tendon injury and will need surgery, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said. He will revert to Seattle's injured reserve list if he clears waivers.
The Seahawks practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Monday, August 7 to prepare for their first game of the preseason against the Minnesota Vikings later this week.
Seahawks defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (55) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
The Seahawks linebackers participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks coach Karl Scott coaches safety Ty Okada (39) at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (86) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson (30) and cornerback Tre Brown (22) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (88) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (86) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Matt Landers (17) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Defensive passing game coordinator Karl Scott coaching at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Matt Landers (17) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson (84) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver John Hall (82) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) and wide receiver Cody Thompson (13) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey (81) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan (59) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks center Joey Hunt (62) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks running back SaRodorick Thompson (29) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks legend Michael Bennett at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Pete Carroll, Seahawks legend Cliff Avril, and others react to a big play at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated at practice on August 7, 2023 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.
