The Seahawks made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday, continuing to shuffle the back end of the roster as they navigate the final stretch of the season. Among the changes, Seattle waived running back Myles Gaskin and added outside linebacker Ja’Markis Weston to the practice squad. Wide receiver Brenden Rice and center Doug Kramer were also let go.
Let’s start with Gaskin, a name that’s popped up on several depth charts over the past few seasons. The 28-year-old has been something of a journeyman since entering the league as a seventh-round pick by the Dolphins back in 2019.
He carved out a role in Miami early on, even leading the team in rushing during the 2020 season, but since then, it’s been a winding road. After his rookie deal expired, Gaskin re-signed with the Dolphins in 2023 but didn’t make the final roster.
That led to short stints with the Vikings, Rams, and Ravens before eventually landing in Seattle.
This year, Gaskin has been bouncing on and off the Seahawks’ practice squad. His in-game action in 2024 has been limited - just five appearances with the Vikings, one carry for a three-yard loss, and a single reception that went for 11 yards.
It’s a far cry from his earlier production, but Gaskin’s versatility and experience have kept him in the mix for teams needing depth. For now, though, Seattle is moving in a different direction.
On the flip side, the Seahawks are taking a look at Ja’Markis Weston, an outside linebacker who joins the practice squad. While he’s not a household name, Weston brings raw athleticism and upside - traits that often earn players a longer look in December, especially as injuries mount and teams look to build depth for both the present and the future.
As for Doug Kramer, the 27-year-old center has had a turbulent ride since being drafted in the sixth round by the Bears in 2022. After signing a four-year rookie deal, Kramer was waived by Chicago and briefly claimed by the Cardinals before returning to the Bears ahead of the 2023 season.
He spent most of that year on the practice squad and signed a futures contract to stay in Chicago. The Bears brought him back again this past offseason, but he was waived with an injury designation near the end of camp.
Kramer did manage to see the field in 16 games for the Bears in 2024 - a solid stretch that showed he could contribute as a depth piece on the interior line. Still, Seattle is opting to move on after a short stint with the team.
Brenden Rice, the wide receiver waived alongside Kramer, has also been part of Seattle’s practice squad rotation. Like many young receivers trying to break through, Rice has been working to carve out a role, but with the Seahawks’ receiving corps relatively healthy and established, there just wasn’t a clear path to playing time.
These kinds of moves may not grab headlines, but they’re part of the constant churn that defines NFL rosters throughout the season. For the Seahawks, it’s about staying flexible, evaluating talent, and keeping the practice squad stocked with players who can step in at a moment’s notice. Whether it’s a veteran like Gaskin or a developmental player like Weston, every transaction is a piece of the puzzle - and in December, those pieces can end up mattering more than you think.