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Seahawks set to waive running back who is entering college transfer portal

Seattle Seahawks waive RB Anthony Hankerson as he eyes a return to college football through the transfer portal.

By · Published August 27, 2026  06:02 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026  10:35 UTC

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The Seattle Seahawks waived running back Anthony Hankerson, with reports indicating he intended to return to college football through the transfer portal. No further updates were reported, and the coverage concluded without a definitive outcome.

Epilogue added 76d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Seattle Seahawks waive RB Anthony Hankerson as he eyes a return to college football through the transfer portal.
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The Seattle Seahawks announced the waiver of a running back on August 24, according to the team’s official release. The team's official statement, posted on its website, cited roster adjustments as the reason for the transaction. The announcement listed RB Anthony Hankerson as the player being released, marking the first public confirmation of the move.

Subsequent reports added context. OregonLive.com noted that Hankerson had previously played for Oregon State and intended to return to college football, while Yahoo Sports identified him as a former Colorado player and said he was entering the transfer portal. Seattle Sports echoed that he may head back to the college ranks, and the Field Gulls story reiterated the waiver timing. The waiver process releases a player from contractual obligations, enabling him to sign with another team or pursue opportunities outside the league, a standard NFL procedure for roster moves.

The coverage shows a discrepancy in the player’s college background, with OregonLive.com and Seattle Sports citing Oregon State, and Yahoo Sports citing Colorado. No outlet reported a reversal of the waiver. No other NFL franchise has announced interest as of the latest updates, leaving his professional future uncertain until the transfer portal outcomes are known. As of the latest statements, Hankerson remains a free agent and is set to pursue the transfer portal to continue his collegiate career.

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The obvious questions

Which NFL team waived the running back?

The Seattle Seahawks waived the running back.

What does the player intend to do after being waived?

He plans to enter the college transfer portal and return to college football.

Which outlets reported differing college affiliations for the player?

OregonLive.com reported a former Oregon State affiliation, while Yahoo Sports reported a former Colorado affiliation.

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