SIDELINES : Johnnie Johnson Placed on Waivers

Free safety Johnnie Johnson, the last of nine Plan B free agents signed by Seattle who remained on the Seahawks’ roster, was placed on waivers today.

Johnson, 32, a nine-year starter for the Rams who received a $50,000 signing bonus March 23, is being replaced by safety David Hollis, who has been on and off the Seattle roster for the past three seasons.

The moves, disclosed by the two players’ agents, were confirmed by Coach Chuck Knox.

“We were trying to shore up our special teams,” Knox said. “Johnnie Johnson did a good job for us. I think he can still play in this league, but we needed somebody to help on our special teams.”