The Seattle Seahawks are making moves in the middle of May, shuffling their 90-man roster while the rest of the NFL focuses on the schedule release. The team has signed two undrafted rookie receivers and waived a recent free-agent addition to make room.

On Thursday, Seattle brought in wideouts Rashad Rochelle and Trayvon Rudolph. Rochelle spent time at the Carolina Panthers' rookie minicamp as a tryout player, while Rudolph did the same with the Tennessee Titans. Both players bring intriguing special teams value to the table—something that could prove valuable under new head coach Mike Macdonald.

To clear space on the roster, the Seahawks waived former TCU outside linebacker Devean Deal, who had signed with the team as an undrafted free agent. Deal's departure opens the door for the new receivers to compete for a spot in a crowded but evolving position group.

Rochelle began his college career at Rutgers before transferring to Indiana State. With the Sycamores, he hauled in 97 catches for 1,270 yards and 12 touchdowns over two seasons. He also served as the primary kick returner, logging 43 returns and a touchdown during that span. His ability to contribute on special teams could be a deciding factor as the Seahawks look to solidify their return game.

Rudolph played four seasons at Northern Illinois before transferring to Toledo for his fifth-year senior campaign. Across his college career, he amassed 192 receptions for 2,482 yards and 12 touchdowns. Like Rochelle, Rudolph made his mark as a kick returner—he led the FBS in kick return yards during the 2020 season. That kind of explosive potential is hard to ignore.

With the 2024 season in the rearview mirror, it's clear that Macdonald, special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh, and general manager John Schneider are prioritizing depth and versatility at the kick returner position. These two additions signal a commitment to keeping their options open—and their return game dangerous.