Finale Caps Preseason and Roster Decisions
The season finale of HBO'sHard Knocks: Training Camp featuring the Seattle Seahawks dropped on Tuesday, as reported by Bleacher Report. The episode documented the defending Super Bowl champions wrapping up their preseason and cutting their roster down to 53 players.
Seattle tied the Kansas City Chiefs 9-9 in its final preseason contest, according to Bleacher Report. Sports Illustrated noted that Jalen Milroe took every snap at quarterback in that game.
The episode opened on a lighthearted note, with players gathering outside their facilities to eat fried chicken after practice, as reported by Bleacher Report. Sports Illustrated also referenced this moment, noting that Uso Seumalo offered a fried chicken review early in the episode.
Contract Extension and Player Storylines
Defensive tackle Leonard Williams signed a three-year, $90 million extension on Thursday, according to both Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. The episode showed Williams and safety Julian Love reminiscing about their seven seasons as teammates, as reported by Bleacher Report.
Wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. earned a spot on Seattle's active roster, according to Bleacher Report. The report noted that Foster spent last year working as a substitute teacher and getting his real estate license after going undrafted in 2025. The episode showed him sharing the news with his family in an emotional phone call.
Cornerback Trevon Diggs snagged an interception during the preseason game and ran to the sideline to give the ball to his mom, as reported by Bleacher Report. Diggs did not make the 53-man roster but joined the team's practice squad on Monday, the same outlet reported.
Practice Squad Additions and Releases
Defensive tackle Uso Seumalo, who showcased his musical abilities during the team's rookie talent show in the fourth episode, did not make the 53-man roster, according to both Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. Seattle signed Seumalo to its practice squad, as both outlets reported.
Sports Illustrated reported that the team waived Seumalo but picked him up on the practice squad the next day. The outlet also reported that Aiden Hubbard, Marvin Jones , Deven Eastern, Justin Jones, and Ricky White III were released, with four of those players making the initial practice squad.
The episode also featured a segment on Nick Emmanwori, who was rehabbing and visited with Coach Mike, as reported by Sports Illustrated. The outlet noted that Emmanwori's return is a high-stakes subplot for the team as the season opener approaches.
Ownership Change Approved
Sports Illustrated reported that owners voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the Seahawks by Vinod Khosla and his family. The report did not provide additional details on the approval timeline.
With the roster finalized and preseason concluded, the Seahawks are set to begin their Super Bowl defense, as noted by Bleacher Report.