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Newton

Newton was unable to capitalize on injuries to players ahead of him to make the team. He will likely end up on the practice squad.

Newton and Kent may have the best chance of making the team next season after spending 2007 on the practice squad. Newton was undrafted out of Oregon State last April, but has soft hands and could help as a backup.

John Carlson is the No. 1 TE, followed by veteran John Owens. Newton is up against rookies Cameron Morrah and John Tereshinkski for the No. 3 job. At 6-foot-7 and 250 pounds, Newton certainly has the body to contribute.

This is the same story as the last couple years for Newton. He gets close to the roster but not on it. Seahawks also waived S Jamar Adams, DE Baraka Atkins, K Brandon Coutu, G Brian De La Puente, CB Marquis Floyd, T Na’Shan Goddard, S Courtney Greene, WR Mike Hass, CB Kevin Hobbs, FB David Kirtman, RB Devin Moore, CB Nate Ness, WR Logan Payne, LB Dave Philistin, T Andre Ramsey, T William Robinson, QB Jeff Rowe and WR Courtney Taylor.

Kirtman was no longer needed with Leonard Weaver moving back to fullback full time. Hodges has leg, will travel.

Bumpus and McMullen saw action for Seattle in 2008 due to injuries ahead of them. Bumpus can play the slot and return punts, but lacks much upside.

Newton, who went undrafted out of Oregon State, has a great body and hands but lacks good speed. With how thin the Seahawks are behind Marcus Pollard at tight end, he should be a decent bet to make the team.