Seahawks Host Cordell Volson for Tryout
Seattle brought in the veteran guard, who has 48 career starts, after acquiring Quenton Nelson in a trade last month.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The Seattle Seahawks hosted veteran guard Cordell Volson for a tryout on Tuesday, alongside tight ends Chase Curtis and Kenny Fletcher. Volson started 48 games at guard from 2022 to 2024 after being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Why it matters
Volson, who has remained a free agent for the past month, could provide depth from the Seahawks practice squad. The workout comes after Seattle acquired guard Quenton Nelson in a trade on October 27, addressing a position that was a weak point on its offensive line entering the season.
Volson, now 28, has a 48-game starting track record but has been sidelined since a season-ending shoulder injury in August 2025, and his Tennessee deal was a 1-year contract. Seattle's decision on a contract has not been announced.
The players
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle-based NFL franchise competing in the National Football Conference West division.
Cordell Volson
A veteran NFL offensive guard drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 who has since played for multiple teams.
The details
Volson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 136 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft and suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in August 2025. He was waived by Cincinnati and Tennessee, and the Green Bay Packers signed him to their practice squad in September, but he lasted under two weeks with the team.
Timeline
2022: Bengals draft Volson at No. 136 overall.
August 2025: Volson suffers a season-ending shoulder injury.
Late August 2025: Titans waive Volson.
October 27: Seahawks acquire guard Quenton Nelson in a trade.
Tuesday: Seahawks host Volson for a tryout.
Season Trajectory
Seattle's pursuit of Volson comes as teams routinely use practice squad slots to shore up offensive line depth after trades and injuries. The move reflects how NFL clubs look to free-agent veterans with starting experience when the regular season is already underway.
If Volson signs with Seattle, he would join the practice squad as a depth option for fantasy-irrelevant offensive line roles, so fans should not expect an immediate starting role. The Seahawks' decision will determine whether he is added to the active roster or stays in a developmental spot.
The takeaway
Practice squad and tryout moves like this one show how NFL teams fill depth gaps quickly after trades and injuries. Readers tracking the Seahawks' offensive line should watch for any contract announcement following the tryout.
Further reading
For more on the team, see Seattle Football coverage.
