The Seahawks added some tight end depth ahead of their preseason finale in Green Bay, signing Sal Cannella, who recently helped the Arlington Renegades to an XFL Championship.
Cornerback Montrae Braswell was waived to make room on the 90-man roster.
Cannella, who went undrafted out of Auburn in 2020, spent time with the Dolphins in 2021, then joined the USFL's New Orleans Breakers last year. After earning All-USFL honors with New Orleans, he signed with Green Bay last summer, then was released during training camp.
With Arlington, Cannella led the Renegades in receptions (42) and receiving yards (415) during the regular season, which ranked second most among tight ends league wide. In the Renegades' 35-26 win in the XFL Championship game, Cannella had four catches for 71 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown reception.
At Auburn, Cannella appeared in 37 games over three seasons, catching 25 passes for 330 yards and five touchdowns.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' preseason debut against the Dallas Cowboys on August 19, 2023 at Lumen Field. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson arrives at Lumen Field for the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba walks up the tunnel to the locker room upon arriving at Lumen Field.
Seahawks linebackers huddle at the conclusion of their early warmups on the field.
Cornerback Michael Jackson takes reps during early warmups.
Seahawks Bobby Wagner and DK Metcalf chat on the sidelines before the game.
Seahawks legend Michael Bennett talks with head coach Pete Carroll before the game. Bennett was part of the television broadcast crew.
Seahawks assistant Damione Lewis gives intructions to members of the defensive line during pregame warmups.
Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen McKenzie listens during the final team huddle before leaving the locker room.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada listens as the team huddles just before leaving the locker room.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is introduced to the 12s for the first time after re-signing with the team after a season away.
Early evening light fills the upper decks of Lumen Field.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll gives intructions to his defensive backs during the first quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith hands the ball off to running back Zach Charbonnet.
Linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven reacts after making a play.
Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe deflects a pass in the first half.
Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed gives advice to teammate Myles Adams during a break in the action.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell makes a tackle.
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reacts after nearly scoring on a 48-yard pass from Drew Lock.
Seahawks teammates surround running back Sarodorick Thompson after he scored a touchdown in the second quarter.
Offensive line coach Andy Dickerson instructs the linemen in the locker room at halftime as Jake Curhan listens intently.
On the other side of the locker room, assistant coach Karl Scott gives instructions to the defensive secondary.
Seahhawks receiver Matt Landers talks to teammates on the sidelines.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown returns an interception in the second half to stop a Dallas scoring drive.
This 12 was dressed to party for the preseason night game.
Rookie edge Derick Hall celebrates after a sack.
Seahawks rookies John Hall and Jake Bobo celebrate after Hall's blocked punt.
Seahawks celebrate the blocked punt as Jake Bobo returns to the sidelines.
Quarterback Holton Ahlers evades a diving tackle on his way to a long gain in the fourth quarter.
Jason Myers prepares to kick a field goal.
Seahawks edge rusher Tyreke Smith celebrates his fourth down sack near the end of the game.
Teammates Kenneth Walker III and Quandre Diggs laugh in the locker room after the victory.
Head coach Pete Carroll was fired up with his team in the locker room after the game.
Tyreke Smith laughs at the podium while talking to the media in the post-game press conference.
