Seahawks bolster camp depth by signing two undrafted rookies, including a running back and a cornerback

The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off a Week 2 of training-camp rhythm, announced the addition of two undrafted free agents on Wednesday afternoon. The signings bring in running back T.J. Harden and cornerback Jordan Washington, with both players already at practice as the team continues evaluating depth and developmental talent.

For Seattle, the timing is typical but still meaningful. Undrafted rookies often arrive with a clear opportunity path: earn reps early in camp, create separation on special teams coverage or punt return looks, and force coaches to notice them in situational work. In a season where small margins decide who plays in the regular-season rotation, late additions can become competitive catalysts rather than simply roster fillers.

Harden’s fit with the Seahawks’ offseason focus is straightforward, at least in terms of what teams look for when they bring in a new ball carrier. Practice performance, pass protection competence, and the ability to handle different run and pass-game responsibilities are usually the first hurdles. Seattle will also want to see whether Harden can translate athletic traits into consistency, particularly when the reps go to the third and fourth options in the backfield.

Washington’s case is similar in structure but different in execution. Cornerback depth evaluations tend to come down to coverage fundamentals, speed-to-route judgment, and whether a player can stay composed through contact in both man and zone looks. For young defensive backs, special teams opportunities frequently provide the fastest route to meaningful snaps, and training camp is where those coaches’ trust-building moments happen.

The Seahawks’ decision to add both a skill position player and a defensive back reflects a broader roster-building strategy. Rather than concentrating only on one side of the ball, Seattle is addressing two areas where depth evaluation is constant: the running back group, which can require reliable bodies for rotating snaps and protection assignments, and the secondary, which must remain intact through daily absences, walkthrough adjustments, and performance-based personnel changes.

At this stage, the most practical question is how quickly each player can turn practice reps into role definition. With undrafted rookies, the early timeline matters because the coaching staff is not only building for Week 1, it is also shaping the depth chart for the long grind of the season. Seahawks coaches will likely monitor whether Harden earns consistent touches in tempo drills and whether Washington can secure time in coverage circuits and special teams production.

What to watch next is whether Seattle adds more names as camp progresses, and whether either Harden or Washington separates from the broader rookie group during team periods. With both players already participating after their signings, the next days should provide a clearer picture of where the Seahawks see them fitting into the competitive order of operations.