Seattle Seahawks release 6th-round pick Garrett Scott after failing physical
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Seattle Seahawks have released sixth-round pick Garrett Scott after a rare heart condition was discovered during his physical with the team.
The Seahawks announced Scott's release Friday. The offensive tackle was taken with Seattle's second sixth-round pick in the NFL draft earlier this month out of Marshall.
Scott was released with a "non-football illness" distinction. According to a statement from general manager John Schneider, Scott was found to have a heart condition that would prevent him from any on-field participation in the near future. Schneider said the team will continue to support and help Scott in whatever steps he wants to take going forward.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Scott signed his rookie contract with the Seahawks on Thursday. He started 35 of 41 games in his career at Marshall.