For the first time in his career, former Michigan State wideout Cody White has made a 53-man roster. He had never made a roster out of training camp in his NFL career, but that changed on Tuesday.
The talk all preseason long was that the Seahawks had a lot of cooks, but not enough room in the kitchen for six receivers, but they defied that notion, adding White to the roster with five others to create a pretty loaded room.
This comes a year after White appeared in four games with the Seahawks.
This also comes just days after a breakout game against the Green Bay Packers during preseason action, catching three passes for 69 yards and a touchdown, and returning a punt 35 yards to give Seattle excellent field position. His versatility really set him apart.
After he received word that he would be making the 53-man roster, he shared a heartfelt message on Instagram that now has everyone rooting for him.
Latest IG post from #Seahawks WR Cody White, who made the 53-man roster out of training camp for the first time in his career.
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) August 27, 2025
He says, in part: “I can finally call my momma and tell her I MADE IT!!” pic.twitter.com/lFT2gsaskU
The end is the best part: "I can finally call my momma and tell her I MADE IT!!"
You know he was holding back tears while writing this out. He had worked for six years for this moment. He was cut eight times, played on five different teams, and in six years, he had never made a roster out of training camp, but that all changed on Tuesday.
White may not play a ton this season as a depth piece at receiver, but as long as he keeps working and he stays healthy, he's going to keep defying the odds.
It's good to see him finally making a roster.