Seahawks Sign TE Jake Hausmann, Pair of Rookie Guards

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After releasing running back Chris Carson and linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven with failed physical designations on Tuesday, the Seahawks plugged three of their four openings on the 90-man roster with interior offensive line and tight end depth.
As announced officially on the team's website and social media accounts, Seattle signed second-year tight end Jake Hausmann and rookie guards Keenan Forbes and Eric Wilson, bringing the roster to 90 players.
Previously playing collegiately at Ohio State, the 6-foot-4, 247-pound Hausmann participated in training camp and the preseason with the Lions last August after signing as an undrafted free agent and spent time on the Giants practice squad. Known for his blocking and special teams contributions, he caught three passes for 26 yards and a touchdown with the Buckeyes.
Starting his college career at Iowa State, the 333-pound Forbes transferred to Coffeyville Community College before eventually committing to play at FCS level Florida A&M. As for Wilson, he signed with the Saints after going undrafted out of Penn State in April. He started 22 games in three seasons at Harvard before finding his way to State College as a transfer.
With second-year linebacker Aaron Donkor receiving an exemption for a second straight season as an International Player Pathway Program allocation, an additional player could still be added by the Seahawks in coming days. The team has brought in several players for tryouts this week and could look to sign depth in the secondary or at linebacker.
Carson, who underwent neck surgery last December, is expected to announce his retirement from the NFL and would revert to injured reserve if unclaimed on waivers. The same applies for Burr-Kirven, who underwent reconstructive knee surgery last year and did not participate in Seattle's offseason program.

Graduating from Manchester College in 2012, Smith began his professional career as a high school Economics teacher in Indianapolis and launched his own NFL website covering the Seahawks as a hobby. After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, he transitioned to a full-time sports reporter in 2017, writing for USA Today's Seahawks Wire while continuing to produce the Legion of 12 podcast. He joined the Arena Group in August 2018 and also currently hosts the daily Locked On Seahawks podcast with Rob Rang and Nick Lee. Away from his coverage of the Seahawks and the NFL, Smith dabbles in standup comedy, is a heavy metal enthusiast and previously performed as lead vocalist for a metal band, and enjoys distance running and weight lifting. A habitual commuter, he resides with his wife Natalia in Colorado and spends extensive time reporting from his second residence in the Pacific Northwest.