Seahawks waive CB Tharold Simon, add Neiko Thorpe

The Seattle Seahawks made a couple roster moves Tuesday, waiving cornerback Tharold Simon and fullback Taniela Tupou. The team added defensive back Neiko Thorpe and fullback Will Tukuafu.

Simon, a fifth-round pick, was dealing with a knee issue last week. He was taken off of the injury report on Friday but then was inactive in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.

Coach Pete Carroll had raved about Simon's play in the summer. He was expected to give the team depth as its fourth cornerback. Simon dealt with various injuries throughout his career and played in 11 games (five starts) in three seasons.

Thorpe (6-foot-1, 200 pounds) spent the last two seasons with the Oakland Raiders. He appeared in…