The 2026 NFL regular season will kick off Wednesday with a Super Bowl LX rematch between Seattle and New England.
Kickoff between the Seahawks and Patriots is slated for 8:20 p.m. EDT at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington (NBC).
Ahead of kickoff, Seattle announced roster moves.
Safety AJ Finley was signed off the practice squad to the Seahawks' 53-man roster. Safety Rodney Thomas II and running back Velus Jones Jr. were elevated from the practice squad. Guard Bryce Cabeldue was also waived.
Jones Jr. played at Tennessee from 2020-21 and appeared in 23 games. He totaled 84 receptions, 1,087 receiving yards, 10 receiving touchdowns and 31 rushing yards.
Jones Jr. recorded 1,026 yards and one touchdown on 41 kick return attempts. The former Vol also
totaled 272 yards on 18 punt return attempts.
He was selected in the third round by Chicago in the 2022 NFL draft (No. 71 overall).
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