Seahawks Waive Myles Gaskin Amid Roster Changes

In a notable roster adjustment, the Seattle Seahawks have waived running back Myles Gaskin, as confirmed by Pro Football Talk. Gaskin's departure from the team comes just two days after he made his Seahawks debut in a victory over the Minnesota Vikings, where he recorded three carries for six yards. Throughout the game, Gaskin played only three offensive snaps and five special teams snaps. He was added to the Seahawks' 53-man roster on Saturday, but his limited role during the game likely contributed to the decision to waive him. Gaskin, a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, has previously played for the Dolphins, Rams, and Vikings, appearing in 47 career games with 17 starts.

Additionally, the Seahawks have signed outside linebacker JaMarkis Weston to their practice squad, as reported by the Seattle Times. Weston, an undrafted rookie from Florida, had previously played in three games with the Jets this season before being waived. In conjunction with Gaskin's release, the Seahawks have also let go of receiver Brenden Rice and center Doug Kramer from their practice squad, which opens up positions for potential new signings.

The Seahawks' roster moves come at a critical time as they manage personnel decisions with several players eligible to return from injured reserve. Coach Mike Macdonald indicated that the team is evaluating the status of players like safety Julian Love, defensive lineman Jarran Reed, receiver Dareke Young, and tight end Eric Saubert, who are all poised to impact the roster in the coming weeks. The team must navigate these decisions carefully, especially as they make a push for the playoffs.

With Gaskin's exit, the Seahawks appear to be turning their focus toward integrating new talent. They recently signed veteran running back Cam Akers, who is expected to step into a more prominent role following George Holani's placement on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. Although Akers did not participate in last week's game against the Vikings, he is anticipated to take on the third running-back role as he becomes acclimated to the team's offensive system.

The Seahawks have several other players returning from injury, which complicates the roster dynamics further. Rookie defensive lineman Rylie Mills returned to practice last week, and the coaching staff will need to make decisions regarding his status within the next two weeks. Furthermore, center Jalen Sundell and receiver Tory Horton are also eligible to come off IR soon, adding to the roster shuffling that the Seahawks will need to manage. As Coach Macdonald stated, no definite decisions have been made regarding these players' returns to practice, but any movements will trigger a 21-day window for them to acclimate before being placed on the active roster or returning to IR permanently.

As the Seahawks navigate these changes, the impact of Gaskin's waiver illustrates the team's commitment to optimizing their roster for a strong playoff push, indicating that further adjustments may be on the horizon as the team evaluates their current lineup and the health of key players moving forward.