Seahawks turn to practice squad for defensive depth, bring Anthony Bradford back from IR

The Seattle Seahawks are on a two game losing streak, set to host the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at Lumen Field on Sunday Night Football.

Kansas City comes in with former Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker carrying enough of the load to allow All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes to ease his way back from knee surgery, while the Seattle defensive front is facing a host of injury questions heading into the game.

Zach Charbonnet, Drake Thomas and Chazz Surratt have been ruled out, while DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, Connor O’Toole are all questionable. With only seven inactives available and one reserved for the emergency quarterback, that leaves just three inactive slots for the five players who are questionable. Depending on Drew Lock’s health, it is entirely possible that Jalen Milroe could be the backup for the Seahawks Sunday, with Lock slotted into the emergency quarterback role.

Given the uncertainty of the available depth, it comes as no surprise that Seattle turned to the practice squad Saturday afternoon, elevating linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo and defensive back Trevon Diggs to the active roster for the matchup against the Chiefs.

The Seahawks also activated right guard Anthony Bradford from injured reserve, making room for Bradford by waiving receiver Montorie Foster Jr.