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Seahawks Sign Linebacker To Practice Squad, Release D’anthony Bell

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Jimmy Ciarlo #35 of the Buffalo Bills sets in a defensive stance before the snap during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on August 27, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images

For the second day in a row, the Seattle Seahawks have added a defensive player to their practice squad.

Following Tuesday’s signing of defensive tackle Gary Smith III, the Seahawks have signed linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo to their practice squad, according to a report from KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson.

Seattle also had the exemption for wide receiver signing Malick Meiga lifted, so he now counts toward the 17-man practice squad limit. The Seahawks released veteran safety D’Anthony Bell and wide receiver Julian Hicks in corresponding moves.

Ciarlo, a third-year pro out of Army, went undrafted following the 2024 NFL Draft and tore his ACL during his first preseason, then with the New York Jets. He has since spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans. He was a part of Buffalo’s final cuts from 90 to 53 in August, and had a brief stint on the Titans’ practice squad earlier this month.

Across Ciarlo’s three seasons, he’s made one regular-season appearance, playing exclusively on special teams for the Bills in a Week 5 loss to the New England Patriots last season. After a tour of most of the AFC East and a short cameo with Robert Saleh in Tennessee, the 25-year-old will now try to get on the field with the defending Super Bowl champions.

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Seahawks Sign Linebacker To Practice Squad, Release D’anthony Bell

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