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Seahawks Sign DT Rodney Mathews

The Seahawks added defensive line depth on Wednesday, signing rookie defensive tackle Rodney Mathews.

Ohio defensive tackle Rodney Mathews (5) intercepts a pass in front of Iowa State running back Cartevious Norton (5), right, during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Athens, Ohio. Ohio won 10-7. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio defensive tackle Rodney Mathews (5) intercepts a pass in front of Iowa State running back Cartevious Norton (5), right, during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Athens, Ohio. Ohio won 10-7. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

The Seahawks signed defensive tackle Rodney Mathews, an undrafted rookie out of Ohio University.

Linebacker Easton Gibbs, who signed with Seattle as an undrafted rookie in May, was released to make room on the 90-man roster.

Mathews, who is 6-foot-1, 311 pounds, Started 26 of 27 games played over the past two seasons, totaling 46 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss over that span. Mathews' senior season also included a late-game interception to secure an upset win over Iowa State. Over his four seasons at Ohio, Mathews totaled 71 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.

Mathews initially signed with the Green Bay Packers following the 2024 draft, then was released in May.

Check out the Seahawks 53-man roster for the 2024 season.

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