The Seahawks signed receiver John Rhys Plumlee off their practice squad on Thursday, giving the rookie out of UCF a shot at making his NFL debut on Sunday.
Tight end Brady Russell was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury that has kept him out of the past three games.
Plumlee, a quarterback in college, signed to Seattle's practice squad in November, and has been working as a receiver in practice. He initially signed with the Steelers following the draft, and also spent time on Jacksonville's practice squad before joining the Seahawks.
In three seasons at Ole Miss followed by two at UCF, Plumlee passed for 5,838 yards and 34 touchdowns while also rushing for 2,557 yards and 28 touchdowns, including 4,857 passing yards, 1,367 rushing yards and 35 total touchdowns in his two seasons at UCF. After joining the Steelers, he was used as a receiver and kick returner in training camp.
The Seahawks practiced inside at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.


Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee (17) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks center Mike Novitsky (60), guard Christian Haynes (64) and center Jalen Sundell (61) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks guard Sataoa Laumea (63) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) and defensive end Kenneth Odumegwu (77) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Michael Dowell (46) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks tackle Stone Forsythe (78) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks cornerback Ryan Cooper Jr. (35) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks quarterback Jaren Hall (15) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver Miles Boykin (81) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks quarterback Jaren Hall (15) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and coach Leslie Frazier at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and coach Leslie Frazier at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna (92) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks cornerback Tyler Hall (33) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Dre'Mont Jones (55) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks linebacker Tyreke Smith (59) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.