Ty Okada is officially OUT for the Seahawks’ Week 1 opener against the New England Patriots this Wednesday night, and man, our secondary is already getting tested right out of the gate. This isn’t how you want to start the regular season when the hype is building at Lumen Field, but here we are.
Hawks Secondary Scramble is ON
Okada, battling a hamstring injury, is a definite no-go. That’s a huge blow to our depth at safety. But wait, there’s more: safety Nick Emmanwori, who’s been recovering from ankle surgery, is listed as QUESTIONABLE. Now, coach Mike Macdonald did drop a tiny piece of good news earlier this week, saying Emmanwori “was able to do more” in Monday’s practice than he had before. That’s a glimmer, right? A sliver of hope that he might be able to suit up. We also have wide receiver Tory Horton listed as QUESTIONABLE with a hamstring issue. Losing depth at multiple spots, even early, just makes you clench your teeth. If Okada and Emmanwori can’t hit the field, get ready to see some new faces. Rodney Thomas II, D’Anthony Bell, AJ Finley, and Maxen Hook are the names from the practice squad who are candidates to be activated. Our guys are going to have to step up big time, because the 12s expect nothing less.
Patriots Have Their Own Headaches Coming to Emerald City
It’s not all doom and gloom on our side, though. The Patriots are limping into town with their own set of problems. Center Ben Brown is expected to be OUT with a knee injury, and he didn’t even make the trip to Seattle. If their starting center, Jared Wilson, takes a hit during the game, New England is in a world of hurt. They don’t have any other centers on the active roster, which means backup guards Greg Van Roten or Walter Rouse would have to play out of position. You love to see opposing offensive line chaos! Their running back, TreVeyon Henderson, is also OUT after not practicing Tuesday due to an ankle injury. That means we’re probably gonna see a heavy dose of Rhamondre Stevenson, who is no stranger to being their bell cow. He’s been starting the bulk of their games since 2023, so we know he’s a threat.
This Wednesday night, it’s the Patriots at Seahawks, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET. Our Hawks need to rally, especially in that secondary, and capitalize on any weaknesses the Pats bring to Lumen Field. Can our practice squad guys rise to the occasion? You know the Emerald City will be rocking, screaming for our boys to come out strong. Let’s see what happens!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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