Overview
- The Seahawks signed Dontae McMillan to their practice squad after working him out Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire and team reporting.
- Seattle abandoned plans to add veteran Joe Mixon when he failed a team physical earlier the same day, leaving the club to pursue alternate running back help.
- McMillan is a Seattle native who rushed for just over 1,000 yards at Eastern Michigan in 2025, went undrafted in 2026, signed with the Baltimore Ravens and was cut in late August after a preseason 63-yard run drew notice.
- The signing addresses a thin backfield caused by injuries and roster moves, with Zach Charbonnet still recovering, rookie Jadarian Price on injured reserve and practice-squad runner Jacardia Wright placed on PSIR.
- Because NFL practice-squad players can be temporarily elevated to the active roster, McMillan gives the Seahawks a nearby depth option they can move up if more playing-time help is needed.