The Seattle Seahawks added another option to their injury-depleted backfield by signing former New England Patriots fullback Brock Lampe on Thursday, August 6.
Seattle waived undrafted rookie tight end Lance Mason to create room for Lampe on its 90-man roster. The move comes with starting fullback Robbie Ouzts sidelined during training camp, giving the Seahawks another player capable of handling the lead-blocking responsibilities that Ouzts normally fills.
Lampe’s arrival also reunites him with Seahawks senior offensive assistant and running backs coach Thomas Hammock, who coached him at Northern Illinois. Seattle officially added Hammock to its staff this offseason after his seven-year tenure as the Huskies’ head coach.
That familiarity could matter as Lampe attempts to learn Seattle’s terminology and compete for a roster spot with limited time remaining before the preseason.
Brock Lampe Gives Seahawks Insurance Behind Robbie Ouzts
The Seahawks’ decision to add a fullback rather than another tight end suggests the team wants to preserve the personnel packages it installed with Ouzts.
Ouzts has missed multiple practices, and Seattle has not provided a firm timetable for his return. He sustained a neck injury during the Seahawks’ previous postseason run, according to Field Gulls, although the team has not publicly detailed whether his current absence is directly connected to that injury.
Lampe gives Seattle a natural replacement while Ouzts is unavailable rather than forcing a tight end or running back to learn an unfamiliar role.
The 6-foot-1, 249-pound Lampe entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with New England in 2025. His rookie season ended before it began when a leg injury landed him on injured reserve during training camp. New England waived him in July 2026.
Because Lampe has not appeared in a regular-season game, he remains an unproven option. Seattle is not necessarily adding someone who will immediately challenge Ouzts when both players are healthy. The move instead provides the Seahawks with enough depth to continue practicing the portions of their offense that require a traditional fullback.
That could be particularly valuable during preseason games, when Seattle will want to evaluate its running backs and offensive linemen without abandoning parts of the running scheme because of one injury.
Thomas Hammock Connection Could Help Lampe
Lampe’s best opportunity to make a quick impression may come from his history with Hammock.
He appeared in 47 consecutive games at Northern Illinois and developed into a regular contributor after beginning his college career on defense. As a senior, Lampe helped block for a Huskies rushing attack that averaged 203.8 yards per game.
Hammock’s presence means Seattle already has a coach with direct knowledge of Lampe’s strengths, practice habits and ability to execute assignments without the ball. The Seahawks would not have to rely exclusively on workout testing or Patriots film to determine how Lampe might fit.
The reunion also offers Lampe a degree of continuity after losing his first professional season to injury. He is entering a competition with little margin for error, but he will be learning from a coach whose offense and expectations are already familiar.
For Seattle, there is little downside. Lampe gives the team a healthy fullback for camp and a potential developmental backup if Ouzts’ absence lingers.
Lance Mason Loses Roster Spot During Seahawks Camp
Mason became the corresponding casualty after joining Seattle as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin following the 2026 NFL draft.
His release does not necessarily close the door on a future return. Training-camp rosters change frequently as injuries create needs at other positions, and Mason could become an option again if Seattle wants additional tight end depth.
For now, however, the Seahawks prioritized having another fullback available.
Lampe still faces a difficult path to the final roster. Ouzts remains the established option, and Seattle could carry only one traditional fullback once the regular season begins. But the former Patriots player now has an opportunity to earn practice repetitions, demonstrate his value on special teams and show that his connection with Hammock can translate to the NFL.
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