'Hawks release Babineaux, Schmitt, Vickerson

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks have released veteran safety Jordan Babineaux, fullback Owen Schmitt and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson.

They were replaced on the roster Monday by defensive end Raheem Brock, running back Michael Robinson and defensive tackle Junior Siavii.

Seattle also hired Pat Ruel as the offensive line coach. Ruel served in the same capacity at Southern California under head coach Pete Carroll the last five years.

Babineaux signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted rookie in 2004 and appeared in 83 games at cornerback and safety, making 319 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and eight interceptions. He started at safety in all 16 games last season, finishing with a career-high 105 tackles.

Schmitt, selected by Seattle in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft, had five carries for 21 yards in 30 games, including two starts. Vickerson was acquired along with running back LenDale White from Tennessee in a draft day trade in April. White was released in May and signed with Denver last month.

Brock had 396 tackles and 28 1/2 sacks while starting 104 of 120 games over eight seasons with Indianapolis and winning one Super Bowl. He signed with Tennessee last month and was released Saturday.

Robinson, originally a quarterback at Penn State, was a fourth-round selection by San Francisco in 2006. Playing on special teams, he had 79 tackles in 62 games. He also had 86 carries for 289 yards and two touchdowns.

Siavii, a second-round pick by Kansas City in 2004, played in 26 games over two seasons with the Chiefs before sitting out of the NFL for three seasons. He signed with Dallas last year and had a career-high 29 tackles while playing in all 16 games for the Cowboys.