Michael Barrett was released by the Seahawks after being traded to the team on August 22 and subsequently added to the practice squad. He did not make the initial 53-man roster and played limited snaps during the preseason, recording one pressure and no tackles in his appearances. Barrett had a notable college career at Michigan, finishing with 208 tackles and 8.5 sacks over six seasons, but now finds himself off the team while Seattle moves forward with a leaner practice squad.