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Seattle Signs LB Nelson, FB Lampe Amid Ouzts Injury Concerns

8/7/2026

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Seattle signs linebacker

Seattle signed linebacker Garrett Nelson and waived receiver Kyle Duplessis on Tuesday.
Defensive coordinator Aden Durde said safety Ty Okada will retain his role after a strong practice.
Rookie safety Bud Clark received snaps as a third safety while the No. 1 defense worked with Okada and Love.
Right tackle Abraham Lucas reported that five starters, including Charles Cross, feel more confident after a year of continuity.

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Robbie Ouzts Injured

Robbie Ouzts missed the NFC Championship and Super Bowl after exiting the divisional win over the 49ers with a neck injury.
Seattle signed fullback Brock Lampe, waived by New England on July 22, because he played under Illinois coach Thomas Hammock, now an offensive assistant.
Coaches fear Ouzts’ neck problem could end his career and threaten Seattle’s fullback-heavy offense, which retains Brady Russell, making it one of few with multiple fullbacks.

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Seattle signs linebacker

Seattle signed linebacker Garrett Nelson and waived receiver Kyle Duplessis on Tuesday.
Defensive coordinator Aden Durde said safety Ty Okada will retain his role after a strong practice.
Rookie safety Bud Clark received snaps as a third safety while the No. 1 defense worked with Okada and Love.
Right tackle Abraham Lucas reported that five starters, including Charles Cross, feel more confident after a year of continuity.

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