The Seahawks just snagged a monster 20-3 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, but the jubilation is already tempered with some tough news. Our starting left tackle, Charles Cross, who got injured in that game, is reportedly dealing with a high-ankle sprain. This isn’t just a minor bump in the road; it means we’re likely without him for a bit, and that’s a gut punch for the O-line.
Cross Goes Down, Jones Steps Up
It went down against Kansas City. Cross had to leave the field, and the reports rolling in Monday confirm what we feared: it’s a high-ankle sprain. This kind of injury usually means time away from the action in the short term, and that’s exactly what’s expected here. Head coach Mike Macdonald was on Seattle Sports Monday, saying the team hasn’t locked down a full timeline yet, but we all know what a high-ankle means. When Cross went out Sunday night, Josh Jones stepped right in, and it looks like he’s our guy to hold down the fort until Cross is cleared to return.
A Constant Presence Now Sidelined
This is a huge deal because Charles Cross has been a rock for us. Since he joined the team as a first-round pick in 2022, he hasn’t missed a single start. That’s 69 straight games, folks! He’s been that consistent, foundational piece protecting Sam Darnold’s blind side, and to lose that kind of reliability is a real blow. Every single game, he’s been out there, battling in the trenches. Now, that streak is broken, and the team will have to adapt without him.
We’re all hoping for a speedy recovery for Cross, but for now, the focus shifts to Josh Jones and how our offensive line adjusts. The 12s will be watching closely to see how the front five holds up in the coming weeks. We need that protection for Sam Darnold as the season rolls on!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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