The Seahawks activated wide receiver Irv Charles from injured reserve on Tuesday, making him available for Thursday night's game against the Broncos. To make room, Seattle cut running back Velus Jones.
Charles, 29, originally signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana, Pennsylvania in 2022. Multiple outlets characterized him as a special teams contributor — Yahoo Sports and Field Gulls both described him as a "special teams ace" — though Pro Football Talk noted his availability as a wide receiver option.
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The move comes as the Seahawks enter a critical stretch. Seattle sits 3–2 in the NFC West after losing to the 49ers 32–29 on Sunday. The Broncos game on Thursday is a road matchup against a team in a stronger position in the AFC West.
Charles had been placed on injured reserve before the start of the regular season, and the specifics of his injury were not disclosed in the available reporting. Field Gulls indicated the activation would provide "reinforcements" on special teams ahead of the Denver game, suggesting Seattle felt addressing that phase of play was a priority.
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