The Seattle Seahawks second casualty of the George Fant injury fallout has officially cleared waivers.

On Wednesday, tight end Marcus Lucas went unclaimed after being released with an injury designation on Monday to make room for offensive tackle Matt Tobin. Lucas suffered an ankle injury during Friday's 20-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He left the game in the first half and did not return.

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Because Lucas was not claimed by another NFL team, he will revert back to the Seahawks' Injured Reserve, where he can remain for the end of the year or choose to reach an injury settlement with team.

If he chooses the later, he'll become an unrestricted free agent and will be free to sign with whomever he'd like outside of the Seahawks. He won't be able to return to Seattle for undisclosed amount of weeks decided upon by both parties.

Lucas spent the entirety of 2016 on the team's practice squad but was battling in training camp with undrafted rookie Tyrone Swoopes for a possible roster spot as the team's fourth tight end.

It's possible the team would have had to cut both eventually, but now Swoopes is alone in that worry. Meanwhile Lucas has a decision to make on his 2017 season.

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