Seahawks Sign Deven Eastern to 53-Man Roster
Seattle fills its open roster spot as injuries thin the defensive interior ahead of Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
The Seattle Seahawks signed rookie defensive tackle Deven Eastern to the 53-man roster, filling the spot opened by the release of running back Velus Jones Jr. The move comes as Seattle heads into Week 9 with only two quarterbacks active against the Arizona Cardinals.
Why it matters
Seattle's defensive interior is significantly compromised after injuries to Leonard Williams and Brandon Pili, and the team needs depth to get through the next couple of games before its Week 11 bye. Because only active roster players can serve as an emergency third quarterback under NFL rules, the two-quarterback setup leaves Seattle with limited options.
Seattle's 53-man active roster now includes Deven Eastern after the release of Velus Jones Jr., with two quarterbacks active for the Week 9 contest. Leonard Williams and Brandon Pili are out with injury, and the timeline for their return was not stated.
The players
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional football franchise in the NFL that plays its home games in Seattle, Washington.
Deven Eastern
Deven Eastern is a rookie defensive tackle who was signed by the Seahawks to fill the open 53-man roster spot.
The details
Seattle signed Eastern to replace the open spot created when Velus Jones Jr. was released and moved to the practice squad. The team also elevated swing tackle Bobby Hart and wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. from the practice squad for a second consecutive week, while Charles Cross and Rashid Shaheed are out and Adrian Martinez was not added to the active roster.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Seattle signs Deven Eastern and makes its roster moves.
Week 9: Seattle plays the Arizona Cardinals with two active quarterbacks.
Week 11: Seattle has its scheduled bye week.
Season Trajectory
Seattle is using its practice squad elevations for Bobby Hart and Montorie Foster Jr. for a second consecutive week, with one remaining elevation for each player. The roster moves come as the Seahawks work toward their Week 11 bye, which will be the next break in their schedule.
Fantasy managers should note that Seattle has only two active quarterbacks for Week 9, and the defensive interior is thinner with Williams and Pili out. Hart and Foster each have one practice squad elevation remaining, which affects how much roster flexibility the team has in the coming games.
The takeaway
Injuries and limited roster flexibility are forcing Seattle to rely on practice squad depth and rookie signings as it moves toward its Week 11 bye. Watch how the team manages its remaining elevations in the next few games.
What happens next
Seattle plays the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 and has its bye in Week 11.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster moves, see Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Field Gulls.
