Hard Knocks Finale: Seahawks Trim Roster, Foster Earns Spot
The final episode of Hard Knocks followed Seattle as they cut to 53 players and tied Kansas City 9-9 in preseason. Cornerback Trevon Diggs, who intercepted a pass, landed on the practice squad. Wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., a former substitute teacher, made the active roster after an emotional call to family.
The finale captured Seattle's final preseason game, a 9-9 tie with Kansas City, before the roster was trimmed to 53. Defensive tackle Leonard Williams had just signed a three-year, $90 million extension, and he and safety Julian Love reflected on seven seasons together. Cornerback Trevon Diggs, who gave his interception ball to his mother on the sideline, landed on the practice squad, as did defensive tackle Uso Seumalo, whose rookie talent show performance had been a highlight.
Wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. capped his unlikely journey—working as a substitute teacher and earning a real estate license after going undrafted in 2025—by making the active roster. His emotional phone call to family sealed the moment. Seattle now turns to its Super Bowl defense, opening Week 1 against New England on Sept. 9.
This story could resonate beyond Seattle fans by humanizing the roster-cut process, showing how careers hinge on final decisions. Viewers may gain appreciation for the emotional weight carried by undrafted players like Foster, whose path from classroom to NFL roster could inspire others pursuing unconventional routes. The episode may also deepen fan engagement with the team's season ahead, as practice squad members like Diggs and Seumalo remain visible development stories worth following.