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Seahawks release former second-round pick Malik McDowell

Defensive tackle Malik McDowell, the Seattle Seahawks' top draft pick, watches a drill during NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Seattle. Photo: Associated Press/Ted S. Warren


RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks released defensive lineman Malik McDowell at the start of training camp Thursday.

The 2017 second-round pick never played a down for the team following an ATV accident.

Cornerback DeAndre Elliott was also released ahead of Seattle’s first practice.

McDowell was released with a non-football injury designation, while Elliott failed his physical.

Seattle had high hopes for McDowell when he was taken as the Seahawks’ first draft pick in 2017. He never saw the field, though, after suffering a severe concussion in an ATV accident prior to the start of training camp a year ago. The team remained vague about his specific injuries throughout last season, but it became clear he might never suit up.

The Seahawks also placed safety Kam Chancellor on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. The procedural move was expected after Chancellor announced he was unlikely to play again due to a neck injury but didn’t officially retire due to his contract.

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