The Seattle Seahawks released veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney on Tuesday after four games with the team.
Freeney, 37, signed with the Seahawks in October as they searched for pass-rush help. He recorded three sacks in his first two games before failing to record a defensive statistic the last two weeks.
The Seahawks made no corresponding roster move, which leaves them with 52 men on their active roster. That makes Freeney's release a bit unique, as teams typically like to carry the full 53—especially at this late point in the season.