The Seahawks signed running back Myles Gaskin to the practice squad on Wednesday, a homecoming for the former University of Washington standout. Running back Khalil Herbert terminated his contract, opening a spot on the practice squad.
Gaskin, who was back home in Lynnwood when he got the call from his hometown team, said he was busy burping his 11-week-old daughter when he found out he was heading south to Renton to join the Seahawks.
"Dream come true, but I'm just here to help this team doing anything I can," Gaskin said before Wednesday's practice. "I showed up late, so I'm kind of running behind, got to learn the plays. But I'm able to take this in for what it is, but right now at this moment, just trying to figure out this playbook as fast as I can."
Gaskin, a seventh-round pick of