Seahawks Claim CB Derion Kendrick as Shaquill Griffin Joins Practice Squad
The transaction preserves veteran depth through a practice‑squad slot to meet the 53‑man limit.
Overview
- Seattle added former Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick via waivers on Wednesday to bolster the 53‑man roster.
- A day later, the team signed Shaquill Griffin to the practice squad after releasing him to create the roster spot, and he can be elevated up to three times under NFL rules.
- General manager John Schneider had indicated Griffin would remain with the team, saying the veteran would stick around following his release.
- Kendrick, a 2022 sixth‑round pick who won titles at Clemson and Georgia, started 12 of 17 games in 2023 and missed 2024 with a torn ACL, totaling 92 tackles and one interception with Los Angeles.
- Field Gulls reports Griffin’s one‑year deal is worth up to $4 million with $1.75 million guaranteed, and as a vested veteran he did not need to clear waivers before rejoining.