The Seahawks released the linebacker, who has started every game this season, and signed the former first-round pick to the practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks made a surprising move on Monday when they announced the release of linebacker Tyrel Dodson after the offseason addition started every game for the team this season. In a corresponding move, the Seahawks promoted cornerback Josh Jobe from the practice squad to the active roster and signed tight end N’Keal Harry to the practice squad.

Dodson started all nine games for the Seahawks, the first seven at middle linebacker. When the Seahawks acquired Ernest Jones IV before the trade deadline, Dodson moved to weak-side linebacker while Jones played center. Dodson had 71 tackles, 2.0 sacks and five tackles for a loss with the Seahawks – as he was on a one-year deal worth $4.26 million (with only $1 million guaranteed).

Since the Seahawks have decided to move on from Dodson, the candidates to replace him are rookie Tyrice Knight and Drake Thomas at WILL (weak-side linebacker). The Seahawks no longer had any promotion opportunities for Jobe, who was promoted from the practice squad in each of the last three weeks.

Jobe has played outside cornerback in three defensive back sets in his three games, totaling 17 tackles, four passes defensed and one interception. Jobe played the last two seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles before joining the Seahawks after being released in August.

Harry, a former first-round pick of the New England Patriots, has 64 catches for 714 yards and five touchdowns in 49 games. While playing with the Minnesota Vikings this summer, he switched from wide receiver to tight end.