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Seattle Seahawks Dump Veteran Defender in Surprise Move

The Seattle Seahawks have announced they have released veteran safety D’Anthony Bell from the practice squad, part of a four-move shuffle that also sent wide receiver Julian Hicks packing and added linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo while converting receiver Malick Meiga to…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 2:15 AM
Seattle Seahawks Dump Veteran Defender in Surprise Move
Key Things to Know
  • The Seattle Seahawks have released veteran safety D’Anthony Bell from their practice squad.
  • The move came despite injuries to safeties Julian Love and Ty Okada.
  • The Seahawks also released wide receiver Julian Hicks and signed linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Seattle Seahawks have released veteran safety D’Anthony Bell from their practice squad as part of a series of roster moves. The transaction also included releasing wide receiver Julian Hicks, signing linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo, and converting wide receiver Malick Meiga to a full practice-squad position.

Viral Sports News notes the move comes as a surprise given Seattle's ongoing injuries at safety, with Julian Love and Ty Okada currently sidelined. Bell appeared in 14 games with two starts for Seattle in 2025 and is now eligible to sign immediately with another team as a vested veteran.

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