Seahawks Add Fullback Acker and Tight End Deguara to Practice Squad

WHO:

Seahawks.com - Head coach Mike Macdonald said the team was “definitely more aligned as a team than we were a few days ago.”

Heavy NFL - The Seattle Seahawks signed fullback Jackson Acker to their practice squad.

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks signed fullback Jackson Acker and tight end Josiah Deguara to their practice squad.

Seahawks.com - Running back Dontae McMillan and receiver Malick Meiga were released from the practice squad to make room for Acker and Deguara.

Seahawks.com - Acker is an undrafted rookie from Wisconsin who signed with the Buffalo Bills after the draft and was released in August after Buffalo’s first preseason game.

Seahawks.com - Acker was a two-time Academic All-Big-Ten selection and played fullback, running back, and special teams at Wisconsin.

Seahawks.com - Deguara was a 2020 third-round pick from Cincinnati and has played for the Eagles, including one game with them this season.

WHAT:

Seahawks.com - Seattle’s record was 3-3 after six games; the Seahawks had 10 turnovers in their three losses, which they lost by a combined eight points.

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks were preparing to face the 5-0 Kansas City Chiefs.

Seahawks.com - Macdonald said Zach Charbonnet could return as soon as Sunday’s game against the Chiefs; his workload would depend on his readiness. The article said Charbonnet was eight months removed from surgery.

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks would wear their royal blue throwback uniforms against the Chiefs and again in Week 13 against the Cowboys.

Heavy NFL - The Seahawks added Acker as running back Zach Charbonnet’s potential return was approaching.

Seahawks.com - Acker appeared in 50 games at Wisconsin, started 14, and contributed on special teams.

Seahawks.com - Acker was a high-school football standout and a state champion in both the discus and shot put.

Seahawks.com - Deguara has appeared in 78 career games with 12 starts and has recorded 53 catches for 471 yards and three touchdowns.

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks’ website invited readers to view photos of the team’s 53-man roster.

WHERE:

Seahawks.com - Acker is from Madison, Wisconsin, and played college football at the University of Wisconsin.

Seahawks.com - Deguara played college football at the University of Cincinnati.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Charbonnet’s possible return was associated with Week 7 and the Seahawks’ game against the Chiefs.

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks announced the practice-squad signings and releases on Monday.

Seahawks.com - Deguara was selected in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Seahawks.com - The roster-photo reference concerns the Seahawks’ 2026 53-man roster.

WHY:

Seahawks.com - Macdonald said Anthony Bradford’s return at right guard should help Seattle’s running game.

Seahawks.com - McMillan and Meiga were released to create practice-squad roster spots for Acker and Deguara.

HOW:

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks made room for the two signings by releasing McMillan and Meiga from the practice squad.

The Seattle Seahawks have signed fullback Jackson Acker and tight end Josiah Deguara to their practice squad, releasing running back Dontae McMillan and receiver Malick Meiga to make room. Acker is an undrafted rookie from Wisconsin who played fullback, running back, and special teams; Deguara, a 2020 third-round pick from Cincinnati, has 53 career catches for 471 yards and three touchdowns. Seattle made the moves as running back Zach Charbonnet neared a possible return against the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet could play, with his workload depending on how ready he is. The Seahawks entered the matchup with a 3-3 record, and their three losses included 10 turnovers and came by a combined eight points. Macdonald said the team was more aligned, and added that guard Anthony Bradford’s return should help the running game.