Chris Paul cleared waivers and reverts to Seattle IR
Chris Paul, the Los Angeles Rams’ 2025 fifth-round linebacker, cleared waivers after a Seahawks release and reverted to Seattle’s injured reserve, a roster outcome that could return him to the market if an injury settlement is reached.
Reporting from Turf Show Times notes Paul spent the 2025 season on Seattle’s practice squad after the Rams left him off their practice squad following 2025 roster cuts.
Key Takeaways
- Chris Paul cleared waivers after his release from the Seahawks and reverted to Seattle’s injured reserve, which could lead to an injury-settlement release and free-agent availability.
- Paul spent the 2025 season on the Seahawks’ practice squad after being left off the Rams’ practice squad following the 2025 draft and training camp roster decisions.
- If an injury settlement makes him available, Paul would represent a low-cost, short-term depth option the Rams could evaluate for linebacker duties and special-teams roles.
Rams roster timeline and decisions
The Rams selected Chris Paul in the fifth round of the 2025 draft and brought him into the offseason program and training camp.
Paul did not make Los Angeles’ 53-man roster and was not retained on the Rams’ practice squad, which left him available for other clubs to sign.
Chris Paul roster status
Seattle signed Paul to its practice squad for the 2025 season after the Rams left him available.
The Seahawks later released him, he cleared waivers, and he reverted to Seattle’s injured reserve.
An injury-settlement release would make him a free agent and available for clubs to sign if and when settlement terms allow.
Verified roster timeline and outcomes
| Event | Team action | Immediate outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 NFL Draft | Rams selected Chris Paul in the fifth round | Entered the Rams’ offseason program and training camp as a developmental linebacker |
| Rams 2025 roster cuts | Paul did not make the 53-man roster and was left off the practice squad | Signed by the Seattle Seahawks to their practice squad for 2025 development |
| 2026 roster move | Seahawks released Paul and he cleared waivers | Reverted to Seattle injured reserve with an expected injury-settlement release to follow |
Rams roster construction implications
Paul matches the profile of a mid-round developmental linebacker who provides depth and special-teams value without a long-term roster commitment.
If an injury settlement frees him to sign, the Rams could evaluate him as a low-risk addition to bolster linebacker depth late in the offseason or during the regular season.
