The Seahawks signed running back B.J. Emmons to the practice squad on Wednesday, adding running back depth with Rashaad Penny currently dealing with a hamstring injury, and with Chris Carson out for the season with a neck injury.
Receiver Cade Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of South Dakota State, was released to make room on the practice squad.
Emmons, who initially signed with the Seahawks in May as an undrafted free agent out of Florida Atlantic, spent training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders, and rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries in three preseason games. In Las Vegas' third preseason game against the Seahawks, the 6-foot, 220-pound Emmons rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown on nine carries, including a 22-yard run.
Emmons gives the Seahawks two running backs on their practice squad along with fellow undrafted rookie Josh Johnson.
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Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (80) jogs out onto the Kingdome field to take part in the final game of his 14-year career in the NFL, in Seattle, Dec. 24, 1989. Largent caught 2 passes for 41 yards in the game against the Washington Redskins but Seattle still lost the game 29-0. (AP Photo/Duncan Livingston)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram (84) is unable to catch a pass that was deflected by Washington Redskins defender Champ Bailey in the second half Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, in Seattle. The Redskins won 14-3. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) drives forward to Washington Redskins defensive back Champ Bailey (24) during the Redskins 14 to 3 vcitory at Seahawks Stadium, 11/03/2002.©Corky Trewin/NFL Photos.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Koren Robinson (81) moves up field past Washington Redskins linebacker Jeremiah Trotter (54) during the Redskins 14 to 3 victory at Seahawks Stadium, 11/03/2002.©Corky Trewin/NFL Photos.
Seattle Seahawks Etric Pruitt (35) reacts with teammates Niko Koutouvides (53) and Isaiah Kacyvenski after a kick to the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter, during their NFC divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck scores on a 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Washington Redskins during their NFC divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) and linebacker LeRoy Hill (56) react after making a play during an NFL football wildcard playoff game against the Washington Redskin, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
