General manager John Schneider had a plan in place when he and the Seahawks released cornerback Artie Burns on Tuesday. He's back less than one day later.
The move is not surprising given Burns’ role in the offseason and preseason. He was taking first-team reps as the Seahawks’ nickel cornerback late in camp and ran with the starters in the preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns before injuring his foot.
As a vested veteran, Burns was released, not waived. Waivers are reserved for players with less than four complete seasons of NFL experience. Of course, before Burns can be elevated to the active roster, someone must be waived and potentially re-signed to the practice squad. Seattle general manager John Schneider had a plan in place, as whichever player they demote is less likely to be claimed once cutdown day has passed and NFL teams are watching waivers as closely.
Burns played 43 preseason snaps across all three of Seattle’s exhibition games, per Pro Football Focus, and totaled six tackles. He also gave up three receptions on three targets for 46 yards.
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