SeahawksThe Seattle Seahawks selected offensive tackle Garrett Scott (Marshall University) in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, with the intent he would compete for a spot where the team needs help the most: offensive line. Unfortunately, Scott’s NFL career appears be over before it began. An individual team physical uncovered a rare heart condition, and the Seahawks waived him Friday — one day after Scott had signed his rookie contract.

Yep, pretty rough, right? Well, maybe not. As it turns out, the timing of his release was done intentionally. By signing his rookie deal, Scott receives his signing bonus, and is insured for one year as a member of the NFL Players Association.

This would appear to be one of those situations where you hope a player like Scott can quickly find a role on a coaching staff, or in a team office — whether it be at the pro level, or in college. Either way, he will be taken care of by the Seahawks for the foreseeable future.

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