Seahawks Sign Linebacker Jamie Sheriff to Practice Squad
Seattle adds the former Seahawks linebacker back to its practice squad after his release by the Los Angeles Rams.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
The Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker Jamie Sheriff to their practice squad, announced Wednesday, November 4. Sheriff spent the past two seasons with Seattle before departing for the Los Angeles Rams in September.
Why it matters
The move gives Seattle additional depth at linebacker and special teams as the team works through a 4-4 record entering Week 9. It also reunites Sheriff with the organization that originally signed him as an undrafted rookie.
Sheriff has appeared in three regular-season NFL games and recorded three sacks, six solo tackles and five quarterback hits during the 2024 preseason. The source does not indicate whether he will be elevated to the active roster for Week 9.
The players
Jamie Sheriff
Jamie Sheriff is a 26-year-old linebacker who played college football at South Alabama and went undrafted before joining the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are an NFL franchise based in Seattle that competes in the National Football Conference West division.
The details
Seattle released linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo and wide receiver Malick Meiga to create practice squad openings for Sheriff. Sheriff, a 26-year-old who played college football at South Alabama, had been waived by the Seahawks during final roster cuts before the 2025 season.
Timeline
Aug. 30: Seahawks waived Sheriff during training camp.
Sept. 3: Rams signed Sheriff to their practice squad.
Oct. 14: Rams released Sheriff.
Nov. 4: Seahawks announced Sheriff's signing.
Season Trajectory
The NFL practice squad system lets teams stock depth players who can move between rosters during the season. Sheriff's return to Seattle reflects how clubs use that flexibility to adjust linebacker and special teams depth as their records shift.
Practice squad players can be elevated to the active roster for game days, which may give Sheriff a path to playing time in Seattle's upcoming games. Fantasy managers tracking linebacker depth should watch for any elevation announcement before Week 9.
The takeaway
Practice squad moves can look minor, but they often signal how a team is adjusting depth at positions affected by injuries or performance. Watching these transactions helps readers understand where a roster is heading.
Further reading
For more Seahawks roster coverage, see Football news from across the league.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
