The Seattle Seahawks waived wide receiver Dee Eskridge and released PJ Walker, linebacker Blake Lynch, cornerback Artie Burns and safety Marquise Blair on Tuesday. Injuries limited Eskridge to 24 games (zero starts) in his three seasons with Seattle after they took him in the second round (56th overall) out of Western Michigan. In those 24 games with the Seahawks, he had just 17 receptions (34 targets) for 122 yards and one touchdown. If the 27-year-old pass-catcher clears waivers, he could rejoin the team on their practice squad. Walker will hit the open market, which isn't surprising after the team added Sam Howell as the backup to starter Geno Smith this offseason. The 29-year-old appeared in six games (two starts) with the Cleveland Browns in 2023 and completed a career-low 48.6% of his passes for 674 yards, one TD and five interceptions.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge performed well in the Seahawks' preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Eskridge finished with three receptions for 19 yards and returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown. Eskridge is buried on the wide receiver depth chart. His best chance at a roster spot may be as a returner. The former second-round pick has battled injuries and poor play throughout his career. However, his speed and skills as a returner may be an asset to the team.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge will likely get one more season to prove himself in the NFL after being a second-round pick in 2021, and new head coach Mike MacDonald's coaching staff has decided to give him a shot as a kick returner in 2024. In addition to Eskridge, free-agent pickup Laviska Shenault Jr. is also getting reps as a returner in organized team activities. The 27-year-old Eskridge finished off the 2023 campaign on Injured Reserve with a rib injury, but he appears to be fully healthy now and ready to go for the 2024 regular season. He didn't have a single catch while playing in just four games in 2023 and has only 17 receptions on 34 targets for 122 yards and one touchdown in his three years in the NFL. Eskridge remains well off the fantasy radar.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. Eskridge has been limited by a rib issue over the past month and has missed the last four games. Now, the 26-year-old could be in jeopardy of missing his fifth straight in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He hasn't practiced since his injury occurred in Week 12, and missing another practice to start the week doesn't bode well for his availability this weekend. However, even if he suits up, he doesn't carry much fantasy value on Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) is officially active for Week 14 versus the San Francisco 49ers. He had been listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Friday. The 26-year-old opened the year with a six-game suspension and has just one target (zero receptions) since returning. He remains off the fantasy radar.
Seattle Seahawks wide receivers Dee Eskridge (ribs) and Dareke Young (abdomen) are both inactive for the Thursday night game against the Dallas Cowboys. Eskridge came into the Week 13 game as questionable but was unable to practice either of the last two days. Young was even more unlikely to suit up with a doubtful tag after being limited on Tuesday and Wednesday. In any event, the Seahawks will lack some receiver depth against Dallas behind starters DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Rookie Jake Bobo could see some added opportunities as the No. 4 wideout in a game in which the Seahawks could be forced to the air often. Neither Eskridge nor Young have been fantasy relevant in 2023.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) missed practice on Tuesday ahead of his team's Thursday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Eskridge was limited on Monday and his downgrade on Tuesday isn't a great sign as to his availability heading into Thursday night, although it's possible that the Seahawks are just taking it easy on their kick returner. Eskridge's practice status on Wednesday will be a good indication of his status for Week 13 so stay tuned.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) was reported as a limited participant at practice on Monday due to a rib injury. He's appeared in four games so far this season as he's missed some due to injury and others just due to a coach's decision. Eskridge has only been used as a runner, so he hasn't been the most fantasy-relevant receiver. Either way, his status could determine if more snaps can be spread to other receivers.
Kenny McIntosh, Dee Eskridge Won't Play In Week 10
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) and Dee Eskridge (coach's decision) are both inactive for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. McIntosh, a rookie, practiced in full on Friday but still entered this weekend listed as questionable. It's unclear whether his absence is related to injury or if he's a healthy scratch. After all, he ranks fourth on the depth chart at running back. On the other hand, we know for sure that Eskridge is a healthy scratch. He played primarily on special teams over the last two weeks but won't be in uniform for Week 10.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D'Wayne Eskridge was present at the Seattle practice facility on Wednesday. The 2021 second-round pick is in the midst of a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The Seahawks have already had their bye week, so Eskridge is required to sit out two more games. He is, however, now allowed to be with the team. When he's activated, he'll be a depth piece behind D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
