Seahawks activate Bradford off IR, elevate 2 from practice squad

In an expected move, the Seattle Seahawks activated starting right guard Anthony Bradford off injured reserve on Saturday.

To make room on its 53-man roster, Seattle waived wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr.

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The Seahawks also elevated two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs and linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo from the practice squad for their showdown against the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.

Bradford injured his knee in Week 1 and missed the past five games before returning to practice this week. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Friday the team plans for Bradford to start and play the entirety of Sunday night’s game.

Bradford, a 2023 fourth-round draft pick, has started 39 career games at right guard – including all 20 regular-season and postseason games during last year’s Super Bowl-winning campaign.

Bradford’s return could boost Seattle’s struggling offense, which has had issues in the run game and in pass protection. Third-year pro Christian Haynes and rookie fifth-round pick Beau Stephens rotated at right guard while Bradford was out.

Diggs, who is looking to resurrect a career that was derailed by knee injuries, has appeared in each of the past three games. He played 21 defensive snaps over that span.

Ciarlo made his season debut in Seattle’s last game, logging 21 special teams snaps. He provides depth at linebacker with starter Drake Thomas and reserve Chazz Surratt both ruled out with injuries for Sunday night.

Foster has appeared in only one game this season, logging seven special teams snaps in Week 1.

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