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NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026Field Gulls

Waived by the Seahawks on Monday following preseason action (fumble recovery and red zone carries vs. Dallas), Harden plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal due to a Louisiana court ruling that grants former college players eligibility to compete for a fifth season in college; his NFL roster status directly determines whether he returns to college football or remains in professional football.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Waived after playing in the preseason Cowboys game. Harden's only notable contribution was recovering a muffed punt in the fourth quarter, but otherwise did not produce on offense. Characterized as a short-term camp body given Seattle's running back room injuries.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Field Gulls

Waived by the Seahawks after the preseason game against Dallas. His only notable contribution was recovering a muffed punt in the fourth quarter; otherwise he did not produce on offense. He was always viewed as a short-term camp body given Seattle's running back room injuries.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Available running back for Seahawks preseason opener against Dallas Cowboys; featured in game as part of depth rotation while Price, Wilson, and Wright dealt with injuries.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Harden recovered a fumble on a punt return when Cowboys returner Traeshon Holden inexplicably decided to return a punt at his own 2-yard line. Harden had three carries later in the game but did not score.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Field Gulls

TJ Harden is listed as a depth option in Seattle's running back contingency scenario. If Price, Wilson, and Wright are all unavailable, the source indicates that TJ Harden, along with Velus Jones Jr and Justin Jones, would receive most of the touches ahead of George Holani.

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PositiveUsageAug 9, 2026Field Gulls

RB receiving increased practice reps due to Jacardia Wright's injury absence; the source notes that with Wright out injured, T.J. Harden has taken some reps at the position, creating opportunity for role expansion.

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NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Jadarian Price sidelined and Jacardia Wright also out injured, T.J. Harden has taken some reps at running back during Seahawks practice.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Seahawks signed running back T.J. Harden this week as part of their roster additions at the position.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Harden, an undrafted rookie free agent from SMU who signed with the Seahawks on Wednesday, got some snaps with the backups on Friday. He comes to Seattle with familiarity with several players, having played at UCLA from 2022-24 where he was teammates with Charbonnet and Jake Bobo before finishing his college career at SMU.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Harden signed with the Seahawks after being waived by the Browns; the undrafted SMU running back was signed last week by Cleveland but did not stick on their roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted running back signed by Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday after being waived by Cleveland Browns on August 3. At SMU (senior season), led team with 787 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns; previously at UCLA accumulated 1,658 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns over four years. Now on Seahawks roster at practice.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Field Gulls

Undrafted RB signed by Seahawks after being waived by Cleveland Browns on August 3. College production: 1,658 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns across four years at UCLA, then 787 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in senior season at SMU. Already participating in Wednesday practice with new team.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The UDFA running back was waived by the Browns on Monday to make room for defensive tackle Travis Bell, indicating he did not make the roster and lost out in the competition for depth at the position.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted free agent running back waived by the Cleveland Browns on Monday to make roster room for defensive tackle Travis Bell. Harden did not survive the Browns' training camp evaluation process.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Waived by the Browns on Monday to make roster space for DT Travis Bell signing. Harden was an undrafted free agent running back.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Dawgs By Nature

UDFA running back TJ Harden was waived from the Cleveland Browns 90-man roster on Monday before Week 2 of training camp, as GM Andrew Berry made roster adjustments.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

UDFA running back TJ Harden was waived from the Browns' 90-man roster on Monday before Week 2 of training camp as the team added DT Travis Bell.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

UDFA RB from SMU was waived by the Cleveland Browns before Week 2 of training camp after being signed at the start of the offseason. Despite being described as 'an absolute tank in the ACC last season' and having pass-catching ability that seemed to give him a chance to make the 53-man roster, the Browns did not see enough from him to carry him into the second week of training camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Dawgs By Nature

UDFA RB from SMU waived from Cleveland's 90-man roster before Week 2 of training camp after signing at the start of the offseason. Harden was described as 'an absolute tank in the ACC last season' with pass-catching ability that seemed to give him a chance to make the 53-man roster, but the Browns did not see enough from him to carry him into the second week of training camp.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back T.J. Harden was waived by the Browns in a corresponding move to make room for the signing of defensive tackle Travis Bell.

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PositiveSleeperMar 19, 2026Matt Waldman

Brandon Angelo highlights T.J. Harden (SMU, 6'2" 220) as a sleeper running back with elite receiving ability and Arian Foster-esque power running style; despite missing combine invitation, Harden demonstrates sufficient speed and pass-catching prowess to warrant sleeper consideration.

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