Overview
- The Seahawks signed Evan Beerntsen to their practice squad Monday, opening after A.J. Finley was promoted to the active roster and leaving room for a rookie guard on the roster scrapboard.
- Beerntsen was a seventh‑round pick (No. 253) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2026 draft and was waived during final roster cutdowns before working out for the Las Vegas Raiders.
- He spent six seasons at South Dakota State before a final year at Northwestern, totaling roughly 54 career starts and earning Honorable Mention All‑Big Ten recognition.
- Scouts and analytics praise Beerntsen’s run‑blocking, athleticism and ability to take snaps at center, while concerns center on his shorter arm length and pass‑protection ceiling.
- Seattle originally targeted Beerntsen in April’s draft, and the signing gives the team a low‑risk developmental option that could be elevated if injuries strike the interior offensive line.