Seahawks final 53-man roster prediction cuts ties with failed gambles

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald | Joe Nicholson-Imagn ImagesThe brief glimpse we saw of the Seattle Seahawks’ starters this preseason was tantalizing. The offense had renewed energy with Klint Kubiak calling plays and Sam Darnold under center. The defense seemed ready to build on last year’s strong finish.

The projected starters did not play in the final game of the 2025 preseason against the Green Bay Packers. This game was about two things: determining a few final roster spots and staying as healthy as possible.

A terrible bad-luck play just before halftime left both wide receiver Jake Bobo and cornerback Tyler Hall on the turf for an extended period. As of this writing, their…