Unfortunately for Ed Dickson and the Seahawks, the veteran tight end's return to the 53-man roster was a very brief one.
Just two days after being activated from injured reserve, Dickson was put back on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending his 2019 season before it ever had a chance to get going.
Needing depth at tight end with Will Dissly also on IR and with Luke Willson's status in question due to a hamstring injury, the Seahawks promoted Tyrone Swoopes from the practice squad to take Dickson's place on the 53-man roster.
Dickson, who also opened last year on injured reserve before appearing in the final 10 games of the season, had knee surgery in August that kept him from being ready for the start of the regular season. After opening the year on IR, Dickson returned practice ahead of Seattle's Week 9 game, but was only added to the 53-man roster on Wednesday. After practicing Wednesday, Dickson did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury.
Swoopes, who first signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted rookie out of Texas in 2017, made the switch from quarterback in college to tight end in the NFL, spending his rookie season on the practice squad before earning a promotion to the 53-man roster for the final game of the season.
Swoopes also appeared in one game in 2018, starting Seattle's win over the Raiders in London and catching one pass for 23 yards, a play that set up a Seahawks touchdown. Swoopes re-signed with Seattle after the 2018 season, but landed on injured reserve during training camp before eventually being waived from IR with an injury settlement. He signed to the practice squad in October not long after Dissly was placed on injured reserve with an Achilles injury.
The Seahawks and the Eagles will meet this Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field for the twelfth week of the 2019 season. Take a look back at photos from past games between the two teams.
Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg gets off a pass during loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1989. (AP Photo)
Herschel Walker (34) of the Philadelphia Eagles manages to avoid Tyrone Rodgers (91) and Jeff Bryant (77) of he Seattle Seahawks for a 12-yard gain during the fourth quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 14, 1992. Walker carried 23 times for 11 yards in the game as Philadelphia won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Quarterback Randell Cunningham (12) of the Philadelphia Eagles is unable to avoid the rush of Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 13, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Rodney Peete (9) changes the play at the line as he looks at the Seattle Seahawks defense in the third quarter of Sunday's, Dec. 3, 1995 game in Seattle. Seattle won the game 26-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Philadelphia Eagles' James Thrash catches a pass for a touchdown while Seattle Seahawks' Ken Lucas chases during the second quarter in Seattle Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) runs for a first down as Philadelphia Eagles' Shawn Barber gives chase in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Jerramy Stevens catches an 11-yard pass in the endzone for a touchdown with Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Dawkins defending with 49 seconds left in the game in Seattle Sunday Sunday Dec. 8, 2002. The Eagles won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tim Hasselbeck meets with with his brother Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck after the Eagles 27-20 win in Seattle Sunday Dec. 8, 2002. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks D.J. Hackett (18) pulls down the pass in the endzone from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in the closing minutes of the first half as the Eagles's Michael Lewis,left, and Sheldon Brown, center, defend Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Seattle Seahawks' linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) heads for the endzone with an intercepted pass from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike McMahon in the second quarter of NFL action Monday night Dec. 5, 2005 in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike McMahon (4) is brought down after a short gain by Seattle Seahawks Marquand Manuel (33) in NFL action Monday night Dec. 5, 2005 in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks' Nate Burleson skips to the goal line with a pass from Matt Hasselbeck for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. Seattle won 28-24. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Seattle Seahawks' Julian Peterson (59) meets Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Westbrook at the top of the pile to keep him from scoring from the 1-yard-line during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander barrels through the Eagles defensive line during a game on December 2, 2007. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 28-24.
Linebacker Stewart Bradley #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes the quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 2, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Eagles defeated the Seahawks 26-7. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles is hit by Leroy Hill #56 of the Seattle Seahawks as he returns a punt at Qwest Field on November 2, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Eagles defeated the Seahawks 26-7. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne takes off down the field after intercepting an Eagles pass attempt during a game on December 1, 2011. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 31-14.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate attempts to pull down a touchdown reception over an Eagles defender during a game on December 1, 2011. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 31-14.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes for a gain as Philadelphia Eagles nose tackle Bennie Logan (96) defends during an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-14. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner signals Seattle's recovery of an Eagles fumble during a game on December 7, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-14.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson attempts to avoid an Eagles defender while looking to make a pass down field during a game on December 7, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-14.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril sacks Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz jarring the ball loose during a game on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson dives into the end zone after making a reception during a game on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner takes down Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz for a sack during a game on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver takes in the 12s at CenturyLink Field after scoring a touchdown during a game on December 3, 2017. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-10.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin forces a pass break up during a game on December 3, 2017. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-10.
Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis leaps over the Eagles defense during a game on December 3, 2017. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-10.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates after leading his team to a touchdown during a week 13 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Seattle. Seattle won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
