The Seahawks added a pair of linebackers on Thursday, signing Chazz Surratt to the 53-man roster and signing Chris "Pooh" Paul Jr. to the practice squad. Receiver and return specialist Courtney Jackson was also signed to the practice squad.
Safety D'Anthony Bell was waived to make room on the roster for Surratt, and running back Anthony Tyus III and linebacker Jalan Gaines were released from the practice squad to make room for Paul and Jackson.
Surratt, who was released by the 49ers on Tuesday as NFL teams reduced their rosters to 53 players, was a third-round pick of the Vikings in 2021. A standout quarterback in high school, Surratt began his college career at North Carolina playing that position before eventually converting to linebacker. Surratt played nine games for the Vi