The Seahawks are gearing up for a huge Week 2 divisional showdown with the Arizona Cardinals, and it looks like Drew Lock will be taking the snaps as Sam Darnold is sidelined with an injury. This early season twist means the Emerald City needs every player ready, and our front office isn’t wasting any time, bringing in three defensive players for tryouts ahead of Wednesday’s practice. With a crucial NFC West matchup looming, the defense needs to be locked down, and the team is clearly looking for immediate impact.
Versatile Backs And A Sack Specialist Could Answer The Call
Among the hopefuls is Devan Boykin, a College Football Playoff national champion with Indiana, who spent five seasons at NC State before that. This guy played both safety and cornerback, and everyone talks about his versatility. He signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent but got waived during final roster cuts. Can you imagine snagging a national champ with that kind of experience this early in the season? That would be a steal for a team looking to shore up the secondary.
The Search Continues For Immediate Defensive Boosts
Then we’ve got Austin Keys, who played at Ole Miss and Auburn. He was an undrafted free agent pickup by the Minnesota Vikings in 2025 and actually made their initial 53-man roster, playing in 11 games and even recording a sack! He was waived at the end of the regular season, later joined the Arizona Cardinals, went on IR this preseason, and got an injury settlement, making him a free agent. A guy who’s already got an NFL sack under his belt and has been through the grind of an NFL season? That’s real experience right there. Lastly, Larry Worth III, listed as a defensive back but also capable of playing linebacker. He’s a big dude at 6’4″ and 220 pounds, which suggests he could be more of a hybrid safety type. Worth was an undrafted signing by the 49ers this year but got let go on cut-down day. Maybe the 49ers’ loss is our gain, especially with his size and versatility.
With Sam Darnold out and Lock stepping in, the pressure is on the defense to perform against the Cardinals. We’ll be keeping a close eye on Wednesday’s injury report and the NFL transaction wire to see if any of these players are signed to the active roster or practice squad. This Week 2 divisional game is huge, and getting some fresh talent to contribute could be exactly what the 12s need to see from our Seahawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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