The Seattle Seahawks are nearing their first training camp practice of 2026, which means we should expect plenty of roster tinkering over the next several weeks.
After bringing in four players for tryouts this week, the Seahawks have turned one tryout into a signing. Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Johnson has been added to the 90-man roster, while veteran tight end and former John Mackey Award winner Harrison Bryant has been waived.
Johnson began his college career at Duke, where he played
three seasons and had a couple of All-ACC honorable mentions, before transferring to the Oregon Ducks in 2024. He started eight games and recorded 45 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and an interception for the eventual Big Ten champions. As a nickel DB, Johnson had a penchant for downhill play, having recorded 5.5 sacks for Duke in the 2022 season.
Johnson joined the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent last season, appearing in three games as a practice squad elevation. In his limited NFL playing time, he recorded a pass defensed and a solo tackle over 37 snaps (28 defense, 9 special teams).
With Nick Emmanwori on the mend with what is seemingly a non-serious injury, this may be an instance of just adding a camp body while Emmanwori recovers and gears up for practice. Otherwise, add Johnson to the list of CBs hoping to stake his claim for either a 53-man or practice squad roster spot.
