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Quandre Diggs explored multiple opportunities after his release from the Tennessee Titans earlier this month, but the veteran safety always kept Seattle in mind. The Seahawks maintained contact as injuries mounted in the secondary, and the timing aligned once Ty Okada suffered an oblique injury against Tennessee. Seattle officially brought Diggs back on Wednesday, signing him to the practice squad and offering a chance to rejoin the defense he anchored for four and a half seasons. Diggs, who earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections with the Seahawks from 2020 to 2022, said the move felt natural and something he hoped for since March.
How Diggs Fits Seattle’s Current Needs
Seattle’s safety depth continues to thin. Julian Love remains on injured reserve with a lingering hamstring issue and will not return this week. Okada did not practice Wednesday, leaving Coby Bryant as the stabilizing presence at the position. If Okada cannot play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, D’Anthony Bell becomes the likely starter. Diggs may be elevated immediately if needed, benefiting from familiarity with a defensive scheme similar to the one he played in Tennessee under coordinator Dennard Wilson. Head coach Mike Macdonald praised Diggs’ early command of the walkthrough, noting that the building responded with genuine excitement upon his return.
Diggs’ Perspective on Returning to Seattle
Diggs described Seattle as the place where he grew into the player and leader he is today, calling the return “being back home.” Although his departure last year stemmed from contract limitations, conversations with Macdonald and the staff kept the door open for a potential reunion. Diggs said he stayed prepared, understood the business side of his March release, and intended to help the team in any role assigned. He added that his bond with Coby Bryant remains strong, emphasizing that they still talk several times a week and study film together even when separated by teams.
Other Seahawks Roster Moves This Week
Seattle made additional adjustments to reinforce depth across the roster. The team signed running back Cam Akers to the 53-man roster to help offset George Holani’s hamstring injury. Myles Gaskin and wide receiver Jimmy Holiday joined the practice squad, while linebacker Chazz Surratt moved to injured reserve. The Seahawks also elevated Patrick O’Connell and Shaquill Griffin to the active roster, with Griffin taking the spot vacated by cornerback Derion Kendrick, who was claimed by the Los Angeles Rams. Rookie defensive end Rylie Mills began his 21-day practice window as he works back from a torn ACL, giving Seattle another developmental piece trending toward a possible late-season activation.
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