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Seahawks release former second-round pick Malik McDowell

McDowell was released with a non-football injury designation.
Credit: Joe Nicholson
Jun 13, 2017; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Malik McDowell (94) carries helmets back to the locker room following a minicamp practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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 were 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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