Seahawks Fan? You Need to See That 34-17 Score and What It Means for the Roster

A 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears, man, that stings. You try to tell yourself it’s early, but when that kind of score flashes on the screen at Lumen Field, it’s a gut punch. And if that wasn’t enough to kick off your week, the Commanders swooped in and claimed running back Robert Henry Jr. off waivers from our own Seattle squad.

Our Roster Shakes Up Again

Yeah, Robert Henry Jr. is now a Commander. He’s an undrafted rookie out of UTSA, and honestly, he hadn’t even suited up for a regular-season game with us yet. But here’s the kicker: we actually snagged him off Washington’s practice squad on October 6. So he’s going right back to where he started with the Commanders. It’s a quick turnaround for a guy who hasn’t seen any regular-season action.

Commanders Dealing With Their Own Injury Crisis

The Commanders didn’t grab Henry Jr. for no reason, of course. They’re battling some serious injury woes. Defensive lineman Daron Payne is done for the season with a nasty foot injury. Ouch. Then there’s defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw, who needs extended rehab for a lingering knee issue, meaning he’s out for at least the next four games. And to make things even worse, running back Jeremy McNichols also has a mid-foot injury, putting him on the sidelines for at least four games, too.

Who’s Left For Washington?

With all those guys hitting the injured reserve list, Washington’s depth is getting tested big time. They’ve got Tim Settle and Shy Tuttle holding down the interior of their defense right now, but even their guy Jer’Zhan Newton is nursing a pectoral injury. You can see why they went looking for another running back, and hey, we happened to have one available for them.

It’s a tough week for the Emerald City, no doubt about it. A 34-17 loss to the Bears and a player moving on from our practice squad. This early season is already throwing punches, and we need our Hawks to punch back. What’s next for our squad? We’ll be watching every snap, every play, waiting for that fight.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.