Seattle cuts former Georgia RB after another training camp setback

The Seahawks are moving on from Kenny McIntosh. Seattle waived the 2023 seventh-round pick Monday night, ending a three-year run that never really got off the ground. The decision came after McIntosh couldn’t participate at the start of training camp due to another injury issue, opening up a spot on the 90-man roster as the team reshuffles its backfield ahead of the 2026 season.

McIntosh arrived in Seattle with serious college credentials. He helped Georgia win back-to-back national championships and looked like a potential steal in the seventh round. But injuries have been a recurring nightmare. A knee sprain limited him to three games as a rookie in 2023. Then a torn ACL during 2025 training camp wiped out his entire season. He entered this year’s camp on the active/physically unable-to-perform list while still recovering from that ACL.

What went wrong

McIntosh showed some promise in 2024. He appeared in all 17 games, rushing 31 times for 172 yards and catching three passes for 22 yards. He also contributed heavily on special teams. But he never locked down a consistent offensive role, and the Seahawks kept adding more talent. This offseason brought in first-round rookie Jadarian Price and veteran Emanuel Wilson, creating a crowded room alongside George Holani and the eventual return of Zach Charbonnet. McIntosh was the odd man out.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted the move on X, keeping it simple: “Seahawks waived running back Kenny McIntosh.”

What’s next for McIntosh

The 26-year-old now heads to waivers. His college production and championship pedigree might convince another team to take a flyer on him once he’s fully healthy. But the knee issues are hard to ignore. Two major injuries in three years will give any front office pause. Still, McIntosh has versatility and the kind of intangibles that make him an appealing depth option for a team willing to bet on his recovery.

For Seattle, the move creates flexibility as training camp competition heats up. The Seahawks have made it clear they’re not holding onto players they can’t count on, and McIntosh’s inability to stay on the field made this decision straightforward.