The Seahawks have waived rookie running back Damien Martinez, a seventh-round pick out of Miami, as they trimmed to 53 ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. It seems like Seattle hopes to keep Martinez on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
The #Seahawks are releasing running back Damien Martinez, sources tell @CBSSports.
Was a seventh-round draft pick in April. Ran for 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns last year at Miami. pic.twitter.com/4BLXMXleRQ— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) August 26, 2025Martinez flashed in the preseason but couldn’t crack a crowded rotation.