Here’s the Seahawks updated practice squad:. Help is on the way for the Seattle Seahawks running back group in the form of a familiar face. Seahawks elevate Alex Collins for Wild Card game against Rams. Seattle needs backfield depth with Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and Travis Homer all banged up. The Seahawks are bringing in RB Alex Collins to begin COVID-19 testing today, a source tells me. He could be a cheap contrarian option in DFS for Saturday's contest. Rushing Rashaad Penny back has backfired. T Tommy Champion. via Field Gulls; Seahawks elevate running back Alex Collins from practice squad. Since then, Seattle hadn't been able to elevate Collins to the practice squad because his two game day promotions had been used. Alex Collins signed a 1 year, $990,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $990,000. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. On January 10, 2016, Collins penned an open letter to Arkansas fans announcing his intention to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. Collins, who signed to Seattle's practice squad earlier this season, appeared in three regular season games, rushing for 77 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. The Seahawks signed Collins to their practice squad Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Getty The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign Alex Collins to the teams practice squad. ® SEAHAWKS, SEAHAWKS LOGO, SPIRIT OF 12, WE ARE 12, BRING ON THE 12, LEGION OF BOOM, 12 and 12S are trademarks of the Seattle Seahawks. by Brendan Tuma | Seahawks Correspondent | Thu, Nov 19th 4:16pm EST. The Seahawks released Carlos Dunlap II earlier this month, but were able to bring him back on a multi-year deal.Â, The Seahawks are bringing back a player who has been a huge part of their offense over the past three seasons, re-signing running back Chris Carson.Â, The Seahawks are bringing back Jordan Simmons, who started six games last season.Â, The Seahawks are bringing back Cedric Ogbuehi, their top reserve tackle last season.Â, The Seahawks parted ways with starting defensive tackle Jarran Reed on Friday.Â, The Seahawks are bringing back an important part of their pass-rush from 2020, re-signing defensive end Benson Mayowa.Â, The Seahawks signed defensive end Kerry Hyder Jr., who led the 49ers in sacks last season.Â, The Seahawks are bringing back versatile offensive lineman Ethan Pocic, who took over the starting center job last season.Â, The Seahawks bolstered their offensive line with the addition of veteran guard Gabe Jackson.Â, The Seahawks signed former Rams tight end Gerald Everett, reuniting him with new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.Â. The Seahawks elevated RB Alex Collins from the practice squad for tomorrow's playoff game against the Rams. Learn how your comment data is processed. He was entering the second year of his four-year, $2.566 million contract when he was cut loose by the Seahawks at the start of the 2017 season. Seahawks elevate RB Alex Collins from practice squad for Rams game John P. Gilbert. Collins has appeared in three games this season, including Seattle’s Week 10 loss to Los Angeles. He started that game, registering 43 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. The Ravens needed a running back on their practice squad and were able to persuade Alex Collins to take the role over other opportunities. With Rashaad Penny (knee) downgraded to questionable on Friday, the Seahawks have activated running back Alex Collins from their practice squad for Sunday’s wild-card matchup against the Rams. After scoring a touchdown in the Seahawks' Week 17 win over the 49ers, Alex Collins will again get a chance to help the team at running back this weekend, having been elevated from the practice squad a day before Seattle's Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams. 6 The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign running back Alex Collins to their practice squad, a source confirmed to Seattle P-I Friday. The move gives the Seahawks more depth a running back with Rashaad Penny being a late addition to the injury report, listed as questionable with a knee injury. The Seattle Seahawks announced a roster move on Friday afternoon ahead of the team’s scheduled wild-card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams set for this weekend at … With Rashaad Penny (knee) downgraded to questionable on Friday, the Seahawks have activated running back Alex Collins from their practice squad for Sunday’s wild-card matchup against the Rams. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Collins has 77 yards on 18 attempts this season. He was projected to be third round pick and was ranked the third best running back by CBSSports.comprior to the combine. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He was entering the second year of his four-year, $2.566 million contract when he was cut loose by the Seahawks at the start of the 2017 season. Not a member? Report: Seattle Seahawks to add RB Alex Collins to practice squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest Help is on the way. Collins saw most of his playing time come late in last week's game after Penny, who recently returned from injured reserve, left the game with cramps, and rushed for 29 yards on five carries, including an 8-yard touchdown run that helped seal the victory. Three days after the Seattle Seahawks released him, running back Alex Collins signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad Tuesday, the team announced.. Seattle selected Collins with … Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Penny missed most of the season with a knee injury. 3 overall, send Dolphins next three first-round picks, Dolphins trade back up to No. Colts' Hilton a believer in Wentz's talents, Drafting a QB remains a strong option for WFT, Bucs not concerned with salary cap in near term, Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. © Seattle Seahawks 2019. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Collins also scored a touchdown in Seattle’s Week 17 victory over San Francisco. Once he finishes, he’ll be an option to join their practice squad as early as next week. Played well last week and a big upgrade from Penny. … Collins signed on to the Ravens’ practice squad a few days later and was eventually promoted to their active roster. I like the way he plays, should have always been a Hawk. 6, Eagles move down to No. It was reported last week Collins was headed to Seattle to enter COVID-19 testing protocol before joining the team’s practice squad. He frequently bounced between the active roster and practice squad as Seattle’s backfield became hampered by injuries. Collins has appeared in three games this season, including Seattle’s Week 10 loss to Los Angeles. He attended the NFL Combine and completed nearly all of the required drills, but chose to not perform the short shuttle or three-cone drill due to a headache. He would have had to take a 53-man roster spot. Notes: Seahawks to sign Alex Collins to practice squad, could activate ‘Snacks’ Harrison for Sunday’s game Oct. 30, 2020 at 9:22 am Updated Oct. 30, 2020 at 6:08 pm Once he finishes, he’ll be an option to join their practice squad as early as next week. He’s played the last three weeks, but totaled only 34 yards on 11 carries. — Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) October 30, 2020 The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Seahawks have signed running back Alex Collins to the practice squad, per a club announcement. — Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) October 30, 2020 After playing last week's game with only one fully healthy running back, the Seahawks added depth at that spot on their practice squad, signing Alex Collins on Wednesday. Collins signed on to the Ravens’ practice squad a few days later and was eventually promoted to their active roster. Alex Collins not elevated from practice squad prior to TNF. The Seahawks added former 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon in the first week of free agency. Collins will head to the practice squad alongside linebacker Mychal Kendricks, who was brought back after a brief hiatus. 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