With backup quarterback Geno Smith out up to 10 days or so following surgery to have a cyst removed from his knee, the Seahawks on Saturday signed J.T. Barrett to fill out the depth at that position.
Seattle also signed linebacker Juwon Young while waiving safety Marwin Evans and linebacker Chris Worley to make room to the 90-man roster.
The 24-year-old Barrett played at Ohio State from 2014-17 where he led the Buckeyes to a 38-6 record in his 44 starts and was named the offensive MVP of the Cotton Bowl in 2016 and the Fiesta Bowl in 2017.