Seahawks Strengthen Offensive Line Depth by Signing Former Bears Player

The Seattle Seahawks have made a significant move to bolster their offensive line depth by signing center Doug Kramer to their practice squad. According to Field Gulls, Kramer, a former sixth-round pick of the Chicago Bears in 2022, joins the Seahawks after a workout earlier this week.

This addition comes at a critical time for the team, as they recently placed starting center Jalen Sundell on injured reserve, who will be sidelined for at least the next three games. As it stands, Olu Oluwatimi is set to take on the starting role at center, while the team looks to either Christian Haynes, who may shift to left guard in place of the injured Grey Zabel, or rookie Bryce Cabeldue as potential backups.

The Seahawks also have Federico Maranges on the practice squad as part of the International Player Pathway program, but it’s likely they want to continue developing him. The signing of Kramer reflects the team's proactive approach as they navigate the challenges of maintaining depth on the offensive line.

The Seahawks released running back Myles Gaskin to make room for Kramer, indicating a strategic move to prioritize their offensive line needs over their current backfield situation. Despite Gaskin's release, there is speculation that he could return to Seattle in the near future, especially after the team added receiver Velus Jones to the practice squad earlier this week.

Overall, the Seahawks are working diligently to adapt and strengthen their roster amid injury challenges, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining competitive depth as the season progresses.