Seahawks sign linebacker to practice squad, release D’Anthony Bell

Following Tuesday's signing of defensive tackle Gary Smith III , the Seahawks have signed linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo to their practice squad, according to a report from KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson .

Seattle also had the exemption for wide receiver signing Malick Meiga lifted, so he now counts toward the 17-man practice squad limit. The Seahawks released veteran safety D'Anthony Bell and wide receiver Julian Hicks in corresponding moves.

Ciarlo, a third-year pro out of Army, went undrafted following the 2024 NFL Draft and tore his ACL during his first preseason, then with the New York Jets . He has since spent time with the Buffalo Bills , Miami Dolphins , and Tennessee Titans . He was a part of Buffalo's final cuts from 90 to 53 in August, and had a brief stint on the Titans' practice squad earlier this month.