The Seattle Seahawks have called up former UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee to their active roster for their season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. However, Plumlee has been transitioned to the wide receiver position, showcasing positive progress since joining the practice squad in November. Coach Mike Macdonald expressed excitement about Plumlee's future and his development as a receiver.
With the playoffs out of the picture, the Seattle Seahawks made a flurry of roster moves this week, signing three players to the active roster prior to their season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.
A two-sport standout at Ole Miss and UCF, Plumlee passed for 5,838 yards and 38 touchdowns in his collegiate career, but he did much of his damage as a dual threat weapon who ran the ball like a running back. As a freshman for the Rebels in 2019, he rushed for 1,023 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 6.6 yards per carry to go with four touchdown passes in nine games against top competition in the SEC.
Among several teams that expressed interest in him during the pre-draft process, the Seahawks brought Plumlee in to the VMAC for one of their top-30 visits. Ultimately, after going undrafted, he signed with the Steelers and spent training camp with the team before being waived in final roster cuts, opting to sign with the Jaguars practice squad three days later.
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