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Seahawks Activate Elijah Arroyo for Playoff Push

1/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks designated Elijah Arroyo to return to practice from injured reserve.
Seattle has 21 days to decide whether to activate Arroyo or place him on season-ending IR.
Arroyo has two weeks to prepare for the NFC Divisional Round on January 18 or 19.
Arroyo missed four games with a knee injury.
His return could strengthen Seattle's tight end depth.

History

Historical Context

The NFL established the Injured Reserve rule in 1991, allowing teams to manage player injuries without losing them for the season. This strategic change has evolved, enabling teams to designate players for recovery while maintaining roster flexibility. Notably, since 2012, teams can activate players from injured reserve, significantly impacting playoff strategies and roster management, as seen with Seattle Seahawks' Elijah Arroyo.

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Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks designated Elijah Arroyo to return to practice from injured reserve.
Seattle has 21 days to decide whether to activate Arroyo or place him on season-ending IR.
Arroyo has two weeks to prepare for the NFC Divisional Round on January 18 or 19.
Arroyo missed four games with a knee injury.
His return could strengthen Seattle's tight end depth.

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