The Seahawks have a need for quarterback depth after their starter Russell Wilson went down with a finger injury this past week.
Yesterday, the team brought in former Jaguars and Rams QB Blake Bortles for a workout. However, according to multiple reports, Seattle has no plans to sign Bortles at this time.
Hearing Seahawks do not plan to sign Blake Bortles for now. But they are likely to sign a QB as practice squad depth. One possibility could be Danny Etling, who was with Seahawks last year and in camp this year.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) October 13, 2021
The Seahawks aren’t standing still, though. Today the team announced that they have signed quarterback Danny Etling to their practice squad. They also made the reported release of cornerback Tre Flowers official.
The @Seahawks made two roster moves this morning. https://t.co/fEgPCSsw2B
— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) October 13, 2021
Etling spent last season on Seattle’s practice squad and has also put in time with the Patriots, Falcons and Vikings.
There are definitely more capable QBs still on the market, but Seattle being content not to bring in competition for Geno Smith might be an indication Russell Wilson could return sooner then expected. Not placing Wilson on the injured reserve list as of yet is another.
