In a move that's as rare as it is puzzling, the Seattle Seahawks have parted ways with one of their undrafted free-agent signings—and the reason behind it is something you don't see every day in the NFL.

According to the league's transactions wire, the Seahawks waived wide receiver Michael Briscoe, who had just signed his rookie contract on May 1. The catch? He was released with a "failure to disclose physical condition" designation.

While the exact medical issue hasn't been made public, the label speaks for itself: Briscoe apparently had a health concern he didn't share with the team before putting pen to paper. Once Seattle discovered it, they decided to cut ties.

For Briscoe, it's a tough break. The Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo product was coming off his best collegiate season in 2025, hauling in 779 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Over his entire college career from 2020 through 2025, he posted 1,765 receiving yards and 15 scores—solid numbers that earned him a promising look from the Seahawks.

And it wasn't just any UDFA deal. According to Spotrac, Briscoe signed a three-year, $3.1 million contract that included $125,000 guaranteed and a $15,000 signing bonus. That's well above the typical undrafted free agent offer, signaling that Seattle genuinely believed in his potential.

But things didn't go smoothly from the start. Corbin K. Smith of the Emerald Spectrum reported that Briscoe "dropped several passes in rookie minicamp," which only added to the disappointment. Now, with the "failure to disclose" designation on his record, finding another NFL opportunity could be an uphill battle.

The Seahawks, meanwhile, may look to recoup some or all of that guaranteed money—a possibility that feels more likely given the circumstances.

With rookie minicamp now in the rearview mirror, Seattle is shifting focus to Organized Team Activities (OTAs), which kick off on May 26 and continue through May 28-29, with another session on June 1. For Briscoe, the road ahead is uncertain, but in the NFL, second chances sometimes come when you least expect them.