Another surprise was Seattle keeping wide receiver/tight end Tanner McEvoy. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent to be a safety for the Seahawks but was moved to the offensive side of the ball during training camp. His size at 6-foot-5 made him a viable option as both a wide receiver and tight end. With McEvoy, Seattle has five wide receivers on its roster.

Seattle also made a pair of trades Saturday, acquiring defensive backs L.J. McCray from San Francisco and Dewey McDonald from Oakland. The team did not announce the conditions of the trade.
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks waived defensive tackle Jordan Hill and veteran offensive lineman Jahri Evans on Saturday as part of their moves to reach the 53-man roster limit.
Seattle is also going without a fullback after releasing veteran Will Tukuafu, but instead will keep four tight ends to start the season, including undrafted free agent Brandon Williams. Other players released by Seattle included wide receiver Kasen Williams, defensive tackle Brandin Bryant, defensive back Tye Smith, running back Troymaine Pope and wide receiver Kenny Lawler, a seventh-round pick this year.
Evans' veteran contract was terminated after he was signed during training camp, but he was clearly going to be a backup.
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