The Seahawks’ secondary is going to be without Ty Okada for a fourth consecutive game today against the Chargers, as the safety remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. This is getting to be a real concern, especially with such a big game at Lumen Field.
Another Week, Another Secondary Shuffle
Yeah, you read that right. Okada, who was listed as questionable, just can’t shake that hamstring. This is a tough blow, making it four games in a row he’s missed. We knew it was a possibility after seeing him on the questionable list, but it still stings. Rodney Thomas II is getting the nod to start for him again, and honestly, he’s got to step up big time today. Our secondary needs it. Aside from Okada, we’ll also be without corner Avery Smith, linebacker Chazz Surratt due to a calf issue, wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., tight end Nick Kallerup, nose tackle Brandon Pili, and quarterback Jalen Milroe, who’s the emergency third QB.
Chargers Are Missing a Big Piece Too
On the flip side, the Chargers are rolling into Lumen Field without their own star safety, Derwin James. He’s inactive today, also battling a hamstring injury, after being listed as questionable all week. That’s a huge break for us! While they’ve got other inactives like offensive linemen Alex Harkey and Kayode Awosika (fibula), tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quadriceps), and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring), their backup quarterback Dj Uiagalelei is just their emergency third guy. The good news for them, which is slightly less good for us, is that four players they listed as questionable,Trey Lance (groin), Ladd McConkey (foot), Elijah Molden (hamstring), and Donte Jackson (concussion),are all active. Still, Derwin James being out is massive, and we gotta capitalize on that.
So, it’s a battle of the secondaries today, with both teams missing key safeties. This is where the depth really gets tested. It’s time for Rodney Thomas II and the rest of the D to prove what they’re made of. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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