Second-year wide receiver Tory Horton did not participate in the Seattle Seahawks’ Monday practice at VMAC, and for fans in the Emerald City, that immediately brings up some serious concerns. This isn’t just a routine missed day, especially when you consider Horton’s history of leg injuries that have cut short consecutive seasons.
What We Know, and What We Don’t
Head Coach Mike Macdonald kept things pretty close to the vest when pressed for details on Horton’s absence, only stating that “Tory’s working through some things.” Macdonald added there weren’t “a lot of updates on the injury front right now,” noting that “they had a couple guys down today.” Horton also sat out Saturday’s preseason loss against the Dallas Cowboys. We don’t know if that was injury-related or if he’s seen as such a key offensive piece they didn’t want to risk him. It’s all just a little too vague for comfort.
Horton’s History Adds to the Worry
Let’s be real, Horton’s past is what makes this so nerve-wracking. He missed the entire back-half of last season due to a cracked tibia, and even dating back to his final year at Colorado State, he’s had seasons end prematurely because of leg issues. It’s a pattern we absolutely don’t want to see continue. The good news, if you can find some, is that his training camp was encouraging before this. He had offseason surgery, didn’t do OTAs or minicamp, but was ready for Day 1 of camp. This is only his second missed practice since late July, so let’s cross our fingers this is just the team being overly cautious.
We need to keep a close eye on this, because a healthy Tory Horton could be a huge asset. On a positive note, running backs Jadarian Price and Jacardia Wright were back in pads and practicing in team drills, which is a relief. For Horton, we’re all just hoping for clarity soon, because a wideout with his potential is exactly what we need for the season ahead.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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