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RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks will begin the season with only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster after letting go of Terrelle Pryor and B.J. Daniels as part of their final roster cuts on Saturday. Seattle announced its final roster decisions ahead of Thursdays season opener against Green Bay. Seattles two QBs for the opener will be starter Russell Wilson and veteran backup Tarvaris Jackson, but the Seahawks will likely try and add a quarterback to the practice squad. Seattle also terminated the veteran contracts of tackle Eric Winston, the NFLPA president, and cornerback Phillip Adams. Winston was signed at the start of training camp to compete at right tackle, a job that was won by rookie Justin Britt. Adams was in competition to be the Seahawks fourth cornerback. Instead, Seattle traded a late-round pick to Indianapolis for cornerback Marcus Burley on Saturday. Also released were defensive end Benson Mayowa, guard Caylin Hauptmann and wide receiver Bryan Walters, all three were on the roster for last Februarys Super Bowl win over Denver. Seattle opted for seven receivers, keeping Phil Bates, Ricardo Lockette and rookies Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood. The Seahawks cut 22 players total, placed defensive tackle DAnthony Smith on injured reserve to reach the roster limit. Seattles finalized roster will begin practices on Sunday for the opener against the Packers. The only major surprise came at wide receiver where Seattle kept seven -- the largest contingent of coach Pete Carrolls tenure -- but the group did not include Walters. Norwood missed most of training camp after having surgery to remove a bone spur from his foot, but the Seahawks remain high on the fourth-round pick and kept him on the active roster likely knowing he would not make it through waivers. Walters versatility was his ability as a capable returner on special teams. Seattle plans to have Percy Harvin returning kicks and Earl Thomas returning punts, but Walters would have been an option to give both breaks. Instead it was Bates, a former college quarterback at Ohio, who remained. Linebacker Bruce Irvin was also on the active roster despite not participating in training camp as he recovered from hip surgery. Carroll said earlier this week he was hopeful Irvin could return to practice ahead of the opener against Green Bay. Seattle cut former draft pick Korey Toomer, who was unable to overcome a pattern of being sidelined by injuries, including trouble with his hamstring during training camp. Seattle kept five picks from the May draft: Richardson, Britt, Norwood, defensive end Cassius Marsh and linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis. Picks that were cut included defensive tackle Jimmy Staten and fullback Kiero Small. Two undrafted rookies made the final roster, continuing Seattles trend of giving those overlooked in the draft chances to make the team. Linebacker Brock Coyles spot was seemingly assured when veteran Heath Farwell suffered a groin injury in the third preseason game. Offensive tackle Garry Gilliam is a project, but flashed enough promise in camp that he was a preferred option over keeping a veteran such as Winston. Seattle has been among the most active teams in the past picking up players on the waiver wire. With the short week before the opener against the Packers, the likelihood is any tinkering by general manager John Schneider might not happen until after Week 1. Troy Brown Jr. Jersey . -- The NFL Players Association wants to determine if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaked information about quarterback Josh Freeman being in the NFLs substance abuse program. Sam Dekker Jersey . -- The top-seeded Alberta Pandas set up of an all-Canada West final against arch rival UBC at the CIS womens volleyball championship after a 3-0 win over the No. http://www.cheapwizardsjerseyssale.com/k...wizards-jersey/. 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Speaking on campus later in the afternoon, Mertens said he hopes his announcement helps dispel the stereotypes and stigmas associated with bisexual athletes -- and in turn let other LGBT athletes know they are not alone. "You can be real and you can be yourself," Mertens said. "That only starts when you can love yourself and let others love you. Thats kind of where I was going with this." Bearcats coach Glen Fowles said the players were overwhelmingly supportive of his decision. "Its been great to see the way our guys have rallied around," Fowles said. "For our guys, Conner is just a kicker." Team captain and junior inside linebacker Jack Nelson said: "It wasnt a big deal and we were glad he felt comfortable to tell us." While severral LGBT athletes have come out, including former NBA player Jason Collins, WNBA star Brittney Griner and Major League Soccer player Robbie Rogers, its believed that Mertens is the first active college football player at any level to publicly announce his bisexuality.dddddddddddd Willamette issued a statement supporting Mertens decision, saying the university "respects his contribution to a more humane and just world." Fowles joked about how Mertens first approached him: "He says, Coach, Im really going to utilize this open door policy." Mertens, who told his family just after Christmas, said he was humbled by the response. "It sounds corny, but I legitimately feel theres a weight off my shoulders. Its tiring to pretend your something else for 24-7, for 18 or 19 years of your life," he said. "So finally to be able to joke about it, to be honest about it, not have to put on this mask, Im finally able to take a deep breath." The Bearcats play in the Northwest Conference. The team went 7-2 overall last season and finished third in the league at 4-2. Mertens did not play his freshman season because he hurt his left knee while playing soccer. He will compete with two other kickers on the Bearcats roster. 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