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Mike Macdonald saw former Seattle Seahawks sixth-round pick D.J. James sign with the Orlando Storm of the UFL this week.
The Seattle Seahawks defensive backs have performed well under head coach Mike Macdonald. Unfortunately for former Seahawks defensive back D.J. James, he never received an opportunity to develop under Mike Macdonald. He has now not been on an NFL roster since September.
James, though, will try to continue his professional football career in the UFL.
UFL reporter James Larsen posted on X on Thursday that James agreed to a contract with the Orlando Storm.
“DJ spent most of his college career at Oregon, before transferring to Auburn,” wrote Larsen. “He was drafted by the Seahawks in the 6th round (2024).
The Seahawks drafted James at No. 192 overall in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was part of the final draft class of the Pete Carroll era.
James began 2024 training camp on the non-football injury list. He returned healthy about a week into camp. However, the Seahawks released James before the regular season.
The New England Patriots signed James to their practice squad in September 2024. The cornerback played one game for New England last season.
While playing seven snaps (two on defense and five on special teams), James posted one tackle.
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