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Seattle Seahawks Cut 5-Game Starter After Blockbuster Trade

Seahawks cut a five‑game starter as a blockbuster trade reshapes rosters, sending lineman Christian Haynes to the Dolphins.

By · Published October 28, 2026  22:33 UTC · Updated October 28, 2026  23:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Seahawks cut a five‑game starter as a blockbuster trade reshapes rosters, sending lineman Christian Haynes to the Dolphins.
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The move opens a roster spot and signals a shift in personnel strategy as the club reshapes its line for the season’s second half. NBC Sports notes that the Miami Dolphins, holding a higher waiver priority, added offensive lineman Christian Haynes after the Seahawks placed him on waivers. Seattle Sports describes a waiver mix‑up that transferred the former Seahawk to Miami, while Yahoo Sports and ProFootballRumors.com confirm the Dolphins released a 2026 draft pick to make room for the acquisition.

Heavy.com frames the cut as a direct consequence of the trade, underscoring how the transaction reshuffled depth on both sides of the league. Seattle will need to address the vacant starting spot on the line, likely targeting a free‑agent lineman or promoting a backup as the season progresses. Miami’s coaching staff is expected to evaluate Haynes during upcoming practices to determine his role in the offensive scheme.

The immediate roster adjustments suggest further waiver activity as teams fine‑tune depth ahead of the next league week.

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How many games had the Seahawks starter played before being cut?

He had started five games.

Which player did the Dolphins acquire off waivers following the Seahawks' cut?

Offensive lineman Christian Haynes.

What roster move did the Dolphins make to accommodate the new lineman?

They released a 2026 draft pick.

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