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Seahawks Linebacker Chazz Surratt Returns to Practice

1/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chazz Surratt, the Seattle Seahawks linebacker, was designated to return to practice on January 13, 2026.
He has been on injured reserve since an ankle injury in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans.
Surratt previously logged 11 special teams tackles, ranking second on the team, before his injury.
The Seahawks have a 21-day window to add him to the active roster for the divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers.

History

Historical Context

The NFL introduced the injured reserve designation on August 30, 2012, allowing teams to manage player injuries more effectively. This policy enables teams to designate one player for return after six weeks, impacting roster decisions and player recovery. The Seattle Seahawks, established in 1976, utilized this system for Chazz Surratt, who recorded 11 special teams tackles in the 2025 season.

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Story summary

Chazz Surratt, the Seattle Seahawks linebacker, was designated to return to practice on January 13, 2026.
He has been on injured reserve since an ankle injury in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans.
Surratt previously logged 11 special teams tackles, ranking second on the team, before his injury.
The Seahawks have a 21-day window to add him to the active roster for the divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers.

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