Former fifth-round pick Eric Saubert signed with the Seahawks on Monday, the team announced, adding depth to Seattle's tight end room. Saubert, 30, was originally selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft but only spent two seasons with the team.

For the Seattle Seahawks, every decision is carefully weighed, with an eye toward building a competitive and balanced team that can make a deep playoff run. Enter Eric Saubert, the latest piece in the Seahawks’ intricate puzzle.