Sutton was waived by the Seahawks on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Sutton failed to carve out a role at tight end, as Gerald Everett, Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson (foot) made the initial 53-man roster. Parkinson will be less than 100 percent for the season opener, so Sutton could add valuable depth on the practice squad.