
THE APEX TIMES
Seahawks promote Irvin Charles to 53-man roster for Chiefs game after practice-squad stint
Seattle signed receiver Irvin Charles off the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s matchup with Kansas City, recalling him to the active roster after his recent return from injured reserve.
The Seattle Seahawks moved Irvin Charles to their 53-man roster by signing him off the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, a transaction that ensures the receiver will be available for the active-game plan.
Charles previously made his Seahawks debut last week after returning from injured reserve. In that first appearance back, he played 15 snaps on special teams and recorded one tackle, giving Seattle a recent live look at what his return could provide.
To create the roster spot for Charles, the Seahawks released veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs. Diggs subsequently rejoined Seattle on the practice squad after being cut from the active roster, a step the team described as part of its roster tinkering before Kansas City.
As a vested veteran, Diggs was not required to pass through waivers before being signed back to the practice squad. Diggs has appeared in three games this season since signing with Seattle in August.
Seattle also noted that it acquired Charles in a trade with the Jets this offseason, setting up his path to the Seahawks’ active rotation after time on injured reserve and the practice squad.
Why It Matters
- For Sunday’s game against Kansas City, Seattle’s active receiving group changes with the addition of Irvin Charles, who is coming off a recent return from injured reserve.
- The move highlights how Seattle is balancing active-roster needs with practice-squad depth as it manages short-term availability before a divisional-style matchup.
- The Charles promotion comes alongside a veteran defensive player sliding back to the practice squad, indicating Seattle’s immediate roster priorities for both offense and coverage.
- Because Diggs has appeared in three games this season, the transaction also reshapes Seattle’s utilization mix at cornerback for the weeks immediately ahead.
Key Facts
- The Seahawks signed receiver Irvin Charles off the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Irvin Charles returned from injured reserve and made his Seahawks debut last week, playing 15 special-teams snaps and recording one tackle.
- To open a roster spot, Seattle released veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs and then signed him to the practice squad.
- The Seahawks said Diggs, as a vested veteran, did not have to go through waivers to rejoin the practice squad.
- Seattle said Charles was acquired in a trade with the Jets this offseason.