Seahawks add fullback Brock Lampe as Robbie Ouzts remains out

The Seattle Seahawks moved to add depth at fullback, signing Brock Lampe, as fullback Robbie Ouzts remained out with no specified timeline for his return. The addition indicates that Seattle wants reliable run-game and protection versatility in the backfield while it works through what has been an ongoing availability issue at the position.

Lampe comes to Seattle after going undrafted out of Northern Illinois last year. As a college player, his role centered on the kind of fullback responsibilities that coaches value even in offenses that prioritize pace and space, blocking for ball carriers and supporting short-yardage game plans.

For the Seahawks, the practical impact is roster flexibility. Fullback is a position that can affect how an offense packages personnel, carries out blocking assignments, and maintains multiple looks near the goal line and in tight formations. Adding Lampe gives Seattle an extra body for camp reps and practice-week work, especially if Ouzts is not able to participate on a normal cadence.

Seattle has also been balancing the typical preseason reality that depth chart plans can change quickly. When a specific role player is unavailable and there is no clear timetable for a return, teams often look for a low-risk option who can meet the coaching staff’s installation and conditioning standards on short notice. Lampe’s path, entering the NFL as an undrafted player, fits that profile.

Ouzts’ situation is the key variable in the short term. The only confirmed detail reported with the signing is that there was not yet a timeline for his return, which is why Seattle opted to make the additional roster move. Any later changes in Ouzts’ status would determine whether Lampe becomes a longer-term depth piece or a temporary camp solution.

Lampe’s arrival also adds to the competitive layer of camp. Even without presuming a depth chart outcome, fullbacks often earn playing time through consistency in blocking assignments, special-teams readiness, and the ability to learn the offense’s core rules quickly. That means the signing does not automatically translate into a game-week role, but it does create another avenue for reps and evaluation.

Looking ahead, the Seahawks’ next steps will likely revolve around what Ouzts’ availability becomes and how Lampe handles the coaching points the team emphasizes early in training camp. If Ouzts remains sidelined beyond the near term, Seattle could lean more heavily on its new fullback option; if he returns, the team may reassess how much of Lampe’s role is needed for the remainder of the preseason.