Bumpus Signed

As expected, the Seahawks have signed former Washington State wide receiver Michael Bumpus to their 53-man roster.

Bumpus had been on the practice squad, but got a lot of snaps in practice this week and likely will see a lot of playing time in Sunday’s home opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

To clear a roster spot, the club released …

Not rookie Brandon Coutu, so they still have two kickers.

Not Baraka Atkins, so they still have five defensive ends.

No, they released wide receiver Samie Parker, who was just signed Wednesday.

Crazy? Not really. Parker showed next to nothing in practice Wednesday, got limited reps Thursday and worked primarily with the scout team Friday.

But the coaches wanted to be sure Bumpus knew the offense well enough and could help out until Bobby Engram and Deion Branch are able to return — probably after the Week 4 bye.

Against the 49ers, Logan Payne and Courtney Taylor will start. Bumpus will see time in the slot on the three- and four-receiver sets, and also could return punts.

The other options at receiver are backup QB Seneca Wallace and Billy McMullen, who also was signed this week after Nate Burleson was lost for the season after tearing a knee ligament in last week’s season opener.