RB Edgerrin James was released Tuesday by Seattle. The team used the roster spot gained by waiving James by promoting wide receiver Mike Hass from the practice squad to the active roster. Seattle made the moves a day after Seattle head coach Jim Mora talked about demanding accountability from his players, stating a lack of effort would not be tolerated. James, 31, was a popular figure in Seattle's locker room and considered a valuable mentor for the team's younger players. Seattle terminated the contract of short-yardage back T.J. Duckett in August because they considered him more of a role player. The Seahawks then brought in James as Duckett's replacement, touting him as a better complementary back to starter Julius Jones, and stating he had a good feel for the team's zone blocking scheme. However, the 11-year veteran struggled on the field. In seven games, James rushed for 125 yards on 46 carries, a pedestrian 2.7 yards per carry. While with Seattle, James eclipsed Marcus Allen and vaulted into the NFL's top-10, all-time rushing list, finishing with 12,246 total yards. Along with James' release, the Seahawks also waived safety C.J. Wallace and promoted safety Jamar Adams from the practice squad to the active roster. Seattle made the moves a day after Seattle head coach Jim Mora talked about demanding accountability from his players, stating a lack of effort would not be tolerated. James, 31, was a popular figure in Seattle's locker room and considered a valuable mentor for the team's younger players. Seattle terminated the contract of short-yardage back T.J. Duckett in August because they considered him more of a role player. The Seahawks then brought in James as Duckett's replacement, touting him as a better complementary back to starter Julius Jones, and stating he had a good feel for the team's zone blocking scheme. However, the 11-year veteran struggled on the field. In seven games, James rushed for 125 yards on 46 carries, a pedes 1//3/2009

The struggling Seattle Seahawks have released James.
11/03/2009