The Seahawks on Saturday signed tight end Tyrone Swoopes to the team’s 53-man active roster off the practice squad to add depth at a tight end spot battling injuries heading into Sunday’s win-or-else game against Arizona, making room by placing defensive tackle Nazair Jones on Injured Reserve.
Jones has missed the last four games with a high ankle sprain, with coach Pete Carroll saying he recently suffered a setback. Going on IR means Jones would not be eligible for the playoffs if Seattle gets there, with the team apparently thinking he wouldn’t be recovered in time.
Swoopes gives Seattle four tight ends on its active roster.