The Awakening has ended. Christine Michael is no longer the starting RB for the Seattle Seahawks. In fact, he is no longer a member of the Seattle Seahawks.
Former Seahawks RB Christine Michael is now subject to waivers. Thirty-one teams have shot to claim him Wednesday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2016
With the returning debut of Thomas Rawls coming Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, there wasn’t exactly a place for Michael to be unless they let Alex Collins go. Letting Collins wasn’t quite an option being that he’s a lot less expensive and they have him signed for three more seasons.