Deven Eastern PUP list: Seahawks rookie NT sidelined
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The Seattle Seahawks placed rookie nose tackle Deven Eastern on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start training camp, per Adam Schefter.
What the PUP designation means for Eastern
Eastern, a seventh-round pick (242nd overall) out of Minnesota in the 2026 NFL Draft, cannot practice while on PUP. He had already sat out the last minicamp practice on June 12. Coach Mike Macdonald did not identify the specific issue at the time, though he described the situation as 'positive for training camp.'
Players on PUP can return at any point during camp or the preseason. If Eastern is still on the list when rosters are cut to 53 men, he must sit out at least four regular-season games before he is eligible to return.
His roster spot was already in question
The Seahawks interior defensive line room is crowded. It includes Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, Byron Murphy, Rylie Mills, Brandon Pili, Uso Seumalo, J.R. Singleton, and Bubba Thomas. At least one analyst had already projected Eastern for a practice squad role before this move.
Fantasy impact for IDP and standard leagues
Eastern has no meaningful fantasy value right now. Standard managers can ignore this entirely. In deep IDP leagues, he is worth monitoring only if he clears PUP and earns a role later in camp, but there is no reason to act on him now.