In 2024, the Seattle Seahawks released tight end N'Keal Harry and waived wide receiver/kick returner Laviska Shenault.
Key Player Departures
The Seahawks made several roster adjustments in 2024, including movements that resulted in players leaving the active roster. These transactions are part of the ongoing process of managing an NFL team's roster throughout the year.
Here's a breakdown of the players who departed from the team's active roster via release or waiver:
| Player | Position | Transaction Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| N'Keal Harry | Tight End | Released | Parted ways as a free agent. |
| Laviska Shenault | WR/KR | Waived | Available to be claimed by other teams. |
Understanding NFL Roster Transactions
In the National Football League (NFL), the terms "released" and "waived" both signify that a player is no longer part of a team's active roster, but they have distinct implications:
- Released: This term typically applies to veteran players who have accrued four or more seasons in the NFL. When a player is released, they immediately become a free agent and are free to sign with any other team. This often occurs when a team wants to clear salary cap space, make room for other players, or if the player is not performing up to expectations.
- Waived: This term primarily applies to players with fewer than four accrued seasons. When a player is waived, they are subject to the NFL's waiver system. For a period of 24 hours, other NFL teams have the opportunity to "claim" the player. If claimed, the player's contract is transferred to the new team. If no team claims the player within 24 hours, they then become a free agent.
These transactions are routine in the NFL as teams continually adjust their rosters based on performance, injuries, strategic needs, and salary cap considerations. You can often find detailed transaction logs on official NFL team pages or sports news sites like ESPN for the most current information.
