Overview

• Seattle will absorb $3 million in dead money and realize roughly $1 million in cap savings with the move.
• Valdes-Scantling signed a one-year, $4 million contract in March that included $3 million guaranteed.
• The Seahawks explored a trade with no takers, and as a vested veteran he becomes an immediate unrestricted free agent not subject to waivers.
• Horton is expected to slot behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp after outplaying Valdes-Scantling in camp and the preseason.
• The decision continues a receiver-room overhaul following the DK Metcalf trade and Tyler Lockett release, with potential offset savings if Valdes-Scantling signs elsewhere.