Tyrel Dodson was a starting linebacker for the Seahawks, leading the team with 71 tackles and two sacks in the first nine games of the season. A five-year veteran who previously played for the Bills, he demonstrated significant durability by participating in 98 percent of Seattle's defensive snaps. Despite his strong performance, the Seahawks decided to waive him to allow other players an opportunity to step up, a move that surprised many in Seattle. Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed appreciation for Dodson's hard work and hoped he would find success with another team.