ROSTER MOVES: Seattle Seahawks Officially Bolster Interior Line Depth by Signing Veteran Center with Over 3,770 Career Snaps to Practice Squad

Seattle, Washington. 21/11/2025

The Seattle Seahawks continued their midseason roster adjustments. and this time. the move targeted the area hit hardest by injuries: the interior offensive line. On Thursday morning. the team officially announced the signing of center Doug Kramer — a former sixth-round pick of the Chicago Bears — following an impressive workout earlier in the week.

This is more than a temporary depth addition. because Kramer brings a résumé far stronger than what most practice squad signings offer. Before entering the NFL. he was the anchor of Illinois’ offensive line. logging an astonishing 3,770 offensive snaps — a number that highlights his durability. reliability. and ability to maintain high-level performance over long stretches. Few centers in the 2022 NFL Draft class had that level of real-game workload. and the Seahawks believe this will help Kramer assimilate quickly into their complex blocking system.

Kramer also served as a team captain at Illinois. showcasing leadership. pre-snap command. defensive recognition. and the ability to stabilize the entire line — traits Seattle desperately needs with Jalen Sundell placed on injured reserve before Week 11.

Head coach Mike Macdonald didn’t hide his satisfaction after the move became official.

“You never want to be thin on the interior. especially at center — the position that controls the tempo and stability of the entire offensive line. Doug brings experience. intelligence. and quick adaptability. This is a necessary move for us at this point in the season.”

With Sundell sidelined for at least three games. Olu Oluwatimi steps into the starting role. while Christian Haynes and rookie Bryce Cabeldue — both already rotating at guard due to other injuries — are the only remaining backups. Seattle does have Federico Maranges via the International Player Pathway. but the team wants to continue developing him rather than rushing him into action. That paved the way for Kramer to become the most logical and valuable option.

To make room for the signing. the Seahawks released running back Myles Gaskin. who became expendable after the team added Velus Jones to the practice squad earlier in the week. However. sources indicate the door remains open for Gaskin to return if the backfield depth becomes thin again.

With the playoff race tightening. shoring up the offensive line isn’t just practical — it’s essential. And with Doug Kramer’s experience. durability. and proven leadership. the Seahawks are hopeful he can provide the stability they need during one of the most critical stretches of their season.