Report: Seahawks Release OT Cedric Ogbuehi

After suffering a biceps strain near the start of training camp, Ogbuehi began the regular season on injured reserve. Upon his return to practice in late September, the 29-year old was limited to just 48 snaps—all coming in place of injured right tackle Brandon Shell in a Week 4 Seahawks win over the 49ers. He allowed one pressure on the afternoon, which led to a sack credited to him. 

From that point forward, Ogbuehi didn't see the field in Seattle's last two games. Now, he hits the open market and will see if a better opportunity—one that ideally offers a clearer path to playing time—will present itself to him elsewhere. 

Ogbuehi initially served as a swing tackle for the Seahawks in 2020, but he truly earned the favor of his coaches when he stepped in for Shell in four late-season game. In those contests, he posted a 62.5 overall grade from Pro Football Focus with decently positive marks across the board. 

With Ogbuehi gone, the Seahawks will now roll with fourth-year man Jamarco Jones and rookies Stone Forsythe and Jake Curhan as their backup tackles.