Seahawks waive WR Phil Bates, TE Brett Brackett

The Seahawks waived a pair of reserves Tuesday, releasing wide receiver Phil Bates and tight end Brett Brackett, per the NFL’s daily transaction report. Bates and Brackett both appeared in Seattle’s 13-9 win at Carolina on Sunday, with Bates playing three snaps on special teams and offense and Brackett playing one offensive snap. The 26-year-old…