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RENTON, WA - Taking an NFL practice field for the first time as a Seahawk, Aaron Donkor was quickly thrown into the fire. With smaller groups than usual for the

Seahawks Sign Two 2021 Draft Picks The Seahawks signed two of their three 2021 draft picks on Friday.  May 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Copied! The Seahawks signed receiver DWayne Eskridge and tackle Stone Forsythe on Friday, meaning two of their three-man 2021 draft class is under contract heading into rookie minicamp, with only cornerback Tre Brown unsigned for now. Eskridge, a second-round pick out of Western Michigan, and Forsythe, a sixth-round...

Seahawks Claim LB Nate Evans Off Waivers The Seahawks added to their depth at linebacker, claiming Nate Evans off waivers.  May 05, 2021 at 02:27 PM John Raoux/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Nate Evans (57) runs through a drill during an NFL football workout, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Seahawks coach Pete Carroll acknowledged...

With only one season of Division I football under his belt, Donkor faces an uphill battle trying to make Seattles 53-man roster from the outset. But his rare athletic traits could give him a shot at playing earlier than expected if he takes to coaching.

Seahawks Allocated German LB Aaron Donkor Aaron Donkor, who is part of the NFL International Player Pathway Program, has been allocated to the Seahawks. May 04, 2021 at 07:40 AM Copied! The Seahawks didnt draft a linebacker over the weekend, but they did add depth at that position this week via the NFLs International Player Pathway Program, with Aaron Donkor being allocated to Seattle. Donkor was one of four International Player Pathway Progr...

Arizona Cardinals sign Austrian tight end Bernhard Seikovits via NFL’s International Player Pathway Program The Arizona Cardinals addressed the tight end position on Tuesday. Okay, they added a tight end to the roster on Tuesday via the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club along with the three other teams from the NFC West have been selected to participate in the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program this season. They will joi...

5 Things To Know About TE Sammis Reyes Apr 14, 2021 at 06:19 PM Reyes (6-foot-5, 260 pounds) was initially part of the NFLs International Player Pathway Program, which aims to provide athletes around the world with the opportunity to compete at the professional level. That afforded him the chance to work out at the University of Floridas Pro Day on March 31, and Washingtons executives liked what they saw, so much so that the team signed Reyes before he could be plac...

Many young football players dream of one day playing in the National Football League. But more often than not, their dreams eventually start to fade after they realize just how difficult it is to break through — even for elite Division I players in the NCAA. That is especially the case for those playing in Japan. While there have been Japanese players who have participated in NFL summer training camps or practice squads — and several who have played at Division I schools in recent years —...

Dolphins sign 12 to 2021 futures contracts Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images The Miami Dolphins signed 12 players to reserve/futures contracts this week, essentially adding them to the 2021 90-man preseason roster. These contracts are authorized for players who are not signed to a team at the end of the season, not for players who have expiring contracts when the new league year begins. Basically, these contracts are used to re-sign practice squad players to have them available when the of...

Eleven international players to compete for spot in 2021 NFL International Player Pathway Program Published: Dec 30, 2020 at 10:50 AM Copied! E​leven athletes from nine countries will compete for a spot in the 2021 International Player Pathway Program, the NFL announced today. Instituted in 2017, the program aims to provide elite international athletes the opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills, and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL ...