Seattle Seahawks rookie undrafted EDGE Jamie Sheriff has written one of the more heartwarming stories of training camp and the preseason. A regular standout, Sheriff put forth another eye-opening performance in Saturday’s preseason finale victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Sheriff recorded two sacks and three quarterback hits versus the Browns. One of Sheriff’s sacks occurred on fourth down to give Seattle possession back leading 34-26 with nine minutes remaining. He concludes the preseason with three sacks and multiple QB pressures.
Will Sheriff make Seattle’s 53-man roster? It’s one of the larger questions heading into Monday’s and Tuesday’s cut-down days around the league. Sheriff’s pathway to the roster became clearer following Darrell Taylor’s trade, but he’s not guaranteed to survive roster cuts.
“There might be an opportunity [for him] to come back, and hopefully the guys feel like we’re invested in their growth as well,” head coach Mike Macdonald said when asked about Sheriff post game.
Mike Macdonald on Jamie Sheriff:
"There might be an opportunity to come back, and hopefully the guys feel like we're invested in their growth as well."
Sounds like he is someone Seahawks fans are going to have to cross their fingers will make it to the PS.
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) August 25, 2024
The Seahawks could go extremely light at outside linebacker. Reps at the position this season are expected to be dominated by Dre’Mont Jones, Uchenna Nwosu, Derick Hall, and Boye Mafe. That expected usage could be what prevents Sheriff from making the roster, though the Seahawks would undoubtedly attempt to get him back on the practice squad, per Macdonald’s comments.
Nwosu’s injury status could also play a determining role on Sheriff’s roster spot. The former South Alabama standout has undeniably done enough to make John Schneider’s roster. Will the Seahawks reward his play, or will they cut a preseason darling?
