The Seahawks made some changes to their practice squad on Tuesday, signing running back Velus Jones Jr. and receiver Brenden Rice.
Tight end Marshall Lang and cornerback Mike Reid were released to make room on the practice squad.
Rice, a seventh-round pick of the Chargers last year, is the son of Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice, who finished his career in 2004 as a member of the Seahawks.
Rice appeared in three games with the Chargers as a rookie, and was released prior to the start of this season. He most recently spent time on New England's practice squad earlier this month. Rice, who began his college career at Colorado before transferring to USC, was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection as a senior when he had 45 catches for 791 yards and a team-high 12 touchdowns.
Jones, who appeared in five games for the Saints earlier this season, briefly spent time on Seattle's practice squad last month.
A third-round pick out of Tennessee in 2022, Jones was the SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2021 after totaling 628 kick return yards and a touchdown as well as 272 punt return yards. In the NFL, Jones has appeared in 34 games with two starts, playing for the Bears, Panthers and Saints, rushing for 165 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries while adding 135 receiving yards and a touchdown on 12 catches. As a kick returner, Jones has 48 returns for 1,244 yards with a long of 62, including eight returns for 183 yards for the Saints this season.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Week 11 divisional matchup at the Los Angeles Rams.
Before the team left for Los Angeles on Saturday, the Seahawks lowered the 12 flag at Virigina Mason Athletic Center to half staff in recognition of Ring of Honor and Hall of Fame safety Kenny Easley, who passed away at the age of 66.
Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp and running back Kenneth Walker III prepare to board the charter flight to Los Angeles.
The Seahawks convoy of buses makes its way from the airport to the team hotel amid dark skies and heavy rains.
On Sunday, running back Zach Charbonnet made his way to the buses for the trip to Sofi Stadium.
Running back George Holani, of Tongan descent, wears traditional garb on his way to the game.
Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp hugs teammates after their early pregame warmup. Kupp returned to Sofi Stadium for the first time since signing with Seattle in the offseason.
Seahawks offensive skill players huddle at the end of their early pregame warmup at SoFi Stadium.
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the field during early pregame warmups.
Seahawks running backs and coaches pose for a group photo before the game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Byron Murphy II talks to his teammates during pregame warmups.
Seahawks defenders, including DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu, gather during pregame.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak reviews his playsheet in the locker room before the game.
Defensive back Nick Emmanwori focuses in the locker room before the game.
Seahawks game captains Ernest Jones IV, Coby Bryant, George Holani and Cooper Kupp head to midfield for the opening coin toss.
Jason Myers kicks one of his four field goals. Myers became the Seahawks all-time leading scorer on Sunday.
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes a one-handed fingertip catch along the sideline in the first half.
Head coach Mike Macdonald surveys the field from the sidelines.
At halftime, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald talks to his defensive unit.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald instructs the defense at halftime.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas returns a fumble recovery on a ball knocked loose by teammate Coby Bryant in the third quarter.
Seattle's Drake Thomas and Josh Jobe celebrate a fumble recovery by Thomas in the third quarter.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner finds running room after the catch.
Seahawks special teamer Cody White celebrates after a tackle.
Seattle's Drake Thomas nearly blocks a punt in the third quarter.
Kenneth Walker III finds a running lane provided by Abraham Lucas and Anthony Bradford.
Seattle's defense including Ernest Jones IV, Leonard Williams, Derick Hall and Byron Murphy II swarms to the ballcarrier.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles for a long gain in the second half.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III throws the ball into the crowd after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold comforts injured offensive guard Grey Zabel, who is helped off the field.
The Seahawks line up for a potential game-winning field goal with one second left in regulation.
Seahawks players listen as head coach Mike Macdonald talks to them in the locker room after the game.
Seattle's Uchenna Nwosu brings the Seahawks up as they huddle in the locker room after the game.
