The Seattle Seahawks are on a two-game losing streak, staring down an undefeated Kansas City Chiefs squad at Lumen Field on Sunday Night Football, and their defensive front is absolutely reeling from injuries.
Three Inactive Spots, Five Questionable Defenders
This isn’t just a few bumps and bruises, folks. Zach Charbonnet, Drake Thomas, and Chazz Surratt have all been officially ruled out for the Chiefs game. On top of that, DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and Connor O’Toole are all questionable. Think about that: there are only seven inactive slots available on game day, and one of those has to be saved for an emergency quarterback. That leaves a measly three inactive slots for five potentially sidelined players. Depending on Drew Lock’s health, we could even see Jalen Milroe stepping in as backup, with Lock pushed into that emergency QB role. Talk about a tough hand to play against a team like Kansas City, who has former Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker carrying a huge load. Patrick Mahomes, apparently easing his way back from knee surgery, will still be a huge test for this banged-up unit.
Shuffling The Deck To Find A Pulse
Given that defensive uncertainty, it’s no shocker the team went straight to the practice squad on Saturday. They elevated linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo and defensive back Trevon Diggs to the active roster, looking for any help they can get. Plus, right guard Anthony Bradford is back from injured reserve, which is a positive sign for the O-line, but it did mean waiving receiver Montorie Foster Jr. to make space. These are the kinds of moves you make when you’re trying to patch up holes in real-time, preparing for a fight.
So, get ready, Emerald City. It’s going to be a wild Sunday Night Football game at Lumen Field. Can this battered Seahawks defense find a way to slow down the undefeated Chiefs with all these new faces? We’re about to find out, Seattle. Get loud!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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