The Seahawks added an accomplished veteran to their defense on Wednesday, though for now at least, Damon Harrison is signing as a member of Seattle's practice squad.
A nine-year veteran and former first-team All-Pro, Harrison, also known as "Snacks," presumably factors into Seattle's plans on the 53-man roster eventually, but having not played yet this season or taken part in training camp, he'll start out on the practice squad for the time being.
The Seahawks also made an addition to their 53-man roster, signing defensive end Jonathan Bullard. Cornerback Neiko Thorpe, who has missed the past two games with a hip injury, was placed on injured reserve.
In addition to Harrison, the Seahawks also added to the practice squad cornerback DeMarkus Acy and linebacker Michael Divinity. Receiver Lance Lenoir was released to make room on the practice squad, and on Tuesday defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas was released from the practice squad.
Harrison, 31, is best known as a run-stuffing interior lineman, but has also contributed 11 sacks in his career, 9.5 of which have come since 2016.
Harrison came into the league as an undrafted rookie out of William Penn, signing with the Jets in 2012. He appeared in only five games as a rookie, but took over a starting job in 2013 and has started 111 of 112 games played over the past seven seasons, recording 485 tackles, 37 tackles for loss, 24 quarterback hits, 11 sacks, 10 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one interception.
Bullard, a 2016 third-round pick of the Chicago Bears, appeared in 46 games over three seasons with Chicago, starting five, then spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals, starting six of nine games played. Bullard has recorded 3.5 career sacks, 84 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and one forced fumble in 55 career games. He most recently was on Arizona's practice squad after being released as part of the cutdown to 53 players.
Acy, an undrafted rookie out of Missouri, initially signed with the San Francisco 49ers after the draft. A three-year starter at Missouri, Acy appeared in 47 games over four seasons, recording 99 tackles, three interceptions and 23 passes defensed.
Divinity went undrafted out of LSU this year and initially signed with Tampa Bay. He appeared in 29 games over four seasons, recording 105 tackles, 8.0 sacks and 17 tackles for loss.
Go behind the scenes from the Seattle Seahawks' 31-23 win over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks players depart for the team buses on Friday.
Seahawks players depart for the team buses on Friday.
Seahawks players and coaches board the team charter for the flight to Miami.
Seahawks players departed for Miami on Friday.
Seahawks lockers set up at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The Seahawks locker room set up in Miami.
Players depart the team hotel to head to the stadium.
Seahawks players, coaches and staff arrive at Hard Rock Stadium on game day.
Quarterback Russell Wilson heads to the field for his early warmups.
Seahawks players visited Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.
12s showed up in numbers to see the Seahawks play in their first game of the season with fans allowed in the stands.
During pregame, wide receiver David Moore worked on leaping catches in the same corner of the end zone where he would make a leaping catch in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks defensive backs huddle before taking the field.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wore customized shoes for the "Coach the Vote" initiative, designed by local artist Perry Porter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a long pass along the sideline.
Head coach Pete Carroll applauds the defense.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws a pass under pressure in the first half.
Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen completed this juggling falling catch for a first down conversion.
Seahawks running backs congratulate Florida native Travis Homer on his first career touchdown, which occurred in Miami.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll congratulates quarterback Russell Wilson after a quick strike scoring drive just before halftime.
Seahawks receiver David Moore leaps over a Dolphins defender on the opening drive of the second half.
One play after teammate David Moore leapt over would-be tackler, running back Chris Carson hurdled a Dolphins defender along the same sideline.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner makes one of his game-high ten tackles.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill deflects a pass in the end zone, saving a touchdown.
Seahawks receiver David Moore keeps both feet in as he catches a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin looks to make a block as his twin brother, cornerback Shaquill Griffin, returns an interception.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf sheds a defender with a stiff arm in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf flexes after a long run after the catch in which he shed multiple would-be tacklers for a 32-yard gain, setting up a touchdown on the next play.
Seahawks defenders pose for a photo from team videographer/photographer Brian Pan after an interception by Shaquill Griffin.
Seahawks celebrate Shaquill Griffin's fourth quarter interception and pose for a photo.
Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford waves to fans as he heads to the locker room after game.
Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright waves to fans after the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll salutes fans in the end zone as he leaves the field after the game.
