Devon Witherspoon officially became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, making a massive statement for our Seahawks even as the rest of the league already grapples with early season injury chaos. The 2026 fantasy football season is almost here, and already, the NFL preseason has kicked off with a bang and some serious injury scares. While our Emerald City is buzzing with the major expectations for our Seahawks this year, it’s a brutal reality across the league: injuries aren’t just fantasy football killers, they genuinely affect teams in real life.
The Brutal Preseason Reality: Rookies Already Limping
We’re talking about notable setbacks already expected to linger into the season, folks. Rookies like wide receivers Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon are facing limited time on the field in Year 1. The New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles had huge expectations for these guys, but that’s just not a positive sign for anyone hoping they’d light it up immediately. Their time on the field could be seriously limited, which is a tough pill to swallow for fantasy owners who drafted them hoping for instant impact. This kind of early season injury can derail an entire year’s potential, for both the player and the team counting on them.
Key Injuries Already Rocking the League
Let’s dig into some of these early season hits. For the Saints, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson’s hamstring injury is a *major* cause for concern. Why? Because it’s a similar setback to what he battled in college, and that’s never a good sign for long-term health. Sure, New Orleans has elite receiver Chris Olave opposite him, but Kellen Moore’s offense could have been truly elevated by Tyson’s presence. Then there’s Mike Evans, now with the San Francisco 49ers. His age is already raising eyebrows as he starts his first season away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And it’s not just Evans; the 49ers have several other injuries on their plate, plus these wild “Electrical Substation allegations pertaining to injuries aren’t going away.” Evans is an elite veteran, no doubt, but his injury history could absolutely affect how Brock Purdy and the 49ers operate this season. Out in Carolina, running back Chuba Hubbard is missing time during training camp, which means a new running back could definitely emerge. Jonathan Brooks, a highly-touted back who is now healthy, has a very real chance to step up big in that Panthers offense. And don’t forget Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts. They invested heavily in him this offseason, even trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, Daniel Jones might not have his number one rec…
Our Seahawks have major expectations this year, and while other teams are already dealing with critical setbacks, we’re watching closely. Every snap in the preseason matters, not just for who makes the roster, but for who stays healthy enough to make an impact. Let’s see who steps up and who can weather this early storm as the 2026 season gets into full swing!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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