Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already on the injury report, listed as a limited participant for Monday’s estimated practice, and honestly, every 12 should be holding their breath after Sunday’s heartbreaker against the 49ers. The team didn’t even hold a full practice ahead of Thursday’s game against the Broncos, but JSN’s ankle is clearly a concern after he played through it, heavily taped, during the first half of that 32-29 loss.
JSN’s Ankle and the Play That Stings
You saw it, I saw it, we all saw it. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was out there on Sunday putting up numbers, pulling in five catches for 102 yards and even a touchdown. He’s a playmaker, no doubt. But that ankle issue, which landed him squarely on the injury report Monday, has to be a worry, especially with a short week. And let’s be real, the moment that’s stuck in everyone’s craw is that dropped third-down pass on the final possession against the 49ers, when our Hawks were pushing hard to tie or even win the game. It was a brutal way to end a valiant comeback effort, and now to see him limited so early in the week? That’s just adding insult to injury, literally. We need JSN at 100%, firing on all cylinders, especially in critical situations.
The Injury Report Is Piling Up Ahead of Thursday
It’s not just JSN’s ankle that’s a red flag. The estimated injury report for Monday tells a pretty rough story heading into Thursday night. Running back Zach Charbonnet is dealing with a knee issue and was listed as limited, as was quarterback Drew Lock with a right forearm problem. Guard Beau Stephens has a shoulder injury, and defensive tackle Leonard Williams is also on the limited list with an ankle issue. It gets worse: linebackers Chazz Surratt (calf) and Drake Thomas (ankle) would have missed practice entirely. The good news, if you can call it that, is that wide receiver Irv Charles (knee) and running back George Holani (ribs, knee) were full participants. Still, that’s a lot of key guys banged up right before a crucial Thursday night tilt.
Thursday against the Broncos is huge, especially with this short week and all these injury question marks. We need these guys healthy and ready to roll to get back on track after that close loss. Let’s get it done, Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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