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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald offers mum update on George Fant injury

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald offers mum update on George Fant injury

Seattle Seahawks starting right tackle George Fant exited Sunday’s 26-20 Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos with a knee injury. Fant played just 13 snaps before being replaced by Stone Forsythe. It’s especially concerning since the Seahawks are already without Abe Lucas.

Head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media on Monday to discuss Sunday’s performance. Asked about Fant’s status moving forward, a mum update was offered. Fant is day-to-day with a knee injury.

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Fant was credited with allowing a sack before exiting with the injury. Forsythe, his replacement, also gave up a sack while being tasked with playing the final 54 snaps. Other than that, Forysthe largely held his own, forfeiting two pressures en route to a pass-pro grade of 64.5, according to Pro Football Focus.

Macdonald was mostly pleased with Forsythe’s performance, all things considered.

“Stone, I mean, he did a solid job,” Macdonald said on Monday. “We ended up winning the football game.”

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Forsythe would be tasked with starting against the New England Patriots in Week 2 if Fant fails to recover. Backup tackle Mike Jerrell would also be active as a reserve blocker. The Patriots sacked Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow three times in a shocking Week 1 upset.

Forsythe will have to continue providing the Seahawks with at least league-average play if they’re to survive Fant’s potential absence.

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Seahawks LB Jerome Baker returns to practice ahead of Week 1

Seahawks LB Jerome Baker returns to practice ahead of Week 1

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker returned to practice on Monday. Baker was seen participating during warmups, which is the only portion of practice beat reports are allowed to watch nowadays. The Seahawks won’t release their first injury report until Wednesday, but it’s an encouraging sign for his availability for Sunday’s Week 1 matchup versus the Denver Broncos.

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Baker did not play a single snap throughout the preseason and has been a limited participant due to two separate injuries suffered during the summer. The former Ohio State standout was first sidelined during spring workouts after undergoing offseason surgery for a wrist injury. Upon his return from that setback, Baker dealt with a hamstring issue that forced the Seahawks to take a cautious approach during the exhibition.

The Seahawks signed Baker to a one-year contract worth up to $7 million earlier this offseason following his release from the Miami Dolphins. Baker is part of a new-look linebacker core as a projected starter opposite fellow free-agent addition Tyrel Dodson. Together, they’ll try and replace the production lost from Bobby Wagner.

Off-ball linebacker is an important position in this Seahawks defense. Head coach Mike Macdonald coached Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen with the Baltimore Ravens last season, two tone-setting defenders that spearheaded Macdonald’s league-leading defense.

It’s unfortunate that Baker wasn’t healthy throughout training camp and the preseason. He missed crucial reps that were key to acclimating to Macdonald’s defense. Ultimately, Seattle took the smart approach to preserve the health of a starting defender. Their caution appears primed to be rewarded with Baker playing against the Broncos this weekend.

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Seahawks offer injury update on Uchenna Nwousu

Seahawks offer injury update on Uchenna Nwousu

It qualified as slightly surprising when Seattle Seahawks EDGE Uchenna Nwosu appeared on the initial 53-man roster earlier this week. Nwosu suffered a multi-week knee injury in the preseason finale victory over the Cleveland Browns that was said to make him a candidate to begin the season on IR. General manager John Schneider did not make that move, nor does he anticipate having to place his star pass rusher on IR.

That’s terrific because it strongly indicates Nwosu will miss less than the required four contests had he been placed on IR. The only reason to keep Nwosu active is if he’s scheduled to return during Weeks 1-3. The former USC standout’s status for Week 1 versus the Denver Broncos remains unknown.

The Seahawks were prepared for Nwosu to be placed on IR. They acquired veteran EDGE Trevis Gipson in a trade leading up to roster cut-down day. Addin Gipson meant the Seahawks kept five total outside linebackers on the roster, including Nwosu, Dre’Mont Jones, Derick Hall, and Boye Mafe.

It would be ideal to have Nwosu against dual-threat quarterback Bo Nix and the Broncos in Week 1. If that proves to be wishful thinking, the Seahawks take on the New England Patriots in Week 2, and the high-octane Miami Dolphins in Week 3. All current signs point to Nwosu returning within that time frame.

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Uchenna Nwosu sends message to Seahawks fans via social media

Uchenna Nwosu sends message to Seahawks fans via social media

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu suffered a knee injury in Saturday’s preseason finale victory over the Cleveland Browns. We now know that Nwosu’s setback is a sprained MCL that’s expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, making him a candidate to start the new campaign on IR. The Seahawks suggested as much by trading for EDGE Trevis Gipson on Monday morning.

If Seahawks general manager John Schneider places Nwosu on IR ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s roster-cutting deadline, the versatile defender will be forced to miss a minimum of four contests. Knowing that’s the likely outcome, Nwosu left an encouraging message on his social media accounts for Seahawks fans on Monday afternoon. He posted “brb,” which stands for “be right back.”

Nwosu appears primed for a bounce-back campaign in 2024, but this setback will limit his early-season involvement and production. The former USC standout suffered a season-ending torn pectoral injury in Week 7 last season after recording two sacks in six games. The arrival of defensive-minded head coach Mike Macdonald was a favorable development for Nwosu, given his versatility and what Macdonald achieved in Baltimore last season with defenders such as Patrick Queen, Roquan Smith, and Jadeveon Clowney.

The Seahawks are expected to rely on four pass rushers on their initial 53 man roster. The likes of Dre’Mont Jones, Boye Mafe, and Derick Hall will shoulder the majority of the pass-rushing workload on the edges in Nwosu’s absence. Gipson should also make the roster after being acquired via trade. Undrafted free agents Jamie Sheriff and Nelson Ceaser are practice squad candidates.

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Seahawks starting S Rayshawn Jenkins leaves practice injured

Seahawks starting S Rayshawn Jenkins leaves practice injured

Seattle Seahawks starting safety Rayshawn Jenkins left Wednesday’s practice with an injury, according to multiple reports from local media members in attendance.

Jenkins exited the practice field with a medical staffer while favoring his lower left leg, per Gregg Bell. The injury occurred when the versatile safety attempted to break-up a sideline pass attempt by starting quarterback Geno Smith on the first play of an 11-on-11 no-pads scrimmage drill.

 

Jenkins has been Seattle’s starting safety opposite Julian Love since the first offseason practices in May and has remained in that role throughout training camp and the preseason. Head coach Mike Macdonald has been high on Jenkins since the Seahawks signed him to a two-year contract worth $12 million earlier this summer. He reached the market after the Jacksonville Jaguars released him from his previous deal in March.

Fellow offseason acquisition K’Von Wallace replaced Jenkins as the starting safety in Macdonald’s base defense following Jenkins’ premature exit. Wallace was signed to be a depth player, and to play in three-safety looks in Macdonald’s defensive scheme. The Seahawks are fortunate to have his experience and versatility in a reserve role, but they’d prefer to have their starter available.

Wallace concluded Tuesday’s practice with a pick-six interception return of backup quarterback Sam Howell. The following session, he was starting in place of the injured Jenkins. You never know when an opportunity is going to arise.

Jenkins recorded 101 tackles for the Jaguars last season. It marked his second consecutive 100-plus tackle campaign. Jenkins added nine pass breakups, two interceptions, and one sack to his defensive totals. He’s accumulated 464 tackles, 33 passes defensed, 10 interceptions, and 3.5 sacks through his seven-year NFL career to date.

There was no immediate word on the severity of Jenkins’ injury.

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MRI reveals good news for Seahawks QB Geno Smith

Seahawks QB Geno Smith to undergo imaging for injury

Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith underwent imaging on Thursday evening after missing his second consecutive practice with nagging knee and hip injuries. On Friday morning, Adam Schefter reported that Smith received good news, and “shouldn’t miss any time.”

Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed after Thursday’s practice that Smith was scheduled to visit a doctor and undergo imaging to determine the severity. Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune was the first to report that it was a knee and/or hip issue that was preventing Smith from practicing.

“He’s working through a few things [injury] from the other day,” Macdonald said after practice. “He’ll get some imaging tonight [Thursday]. We’ll see. We’ll see what comes out of it,” Macdonald concluded, declining opportunities to go into further detail.

The Seahawks took the practice field without Smith on Thursday evening and he later joined the team on the field in casual clothing, according to multiple media members in attendance. Backup quarterback Sam Howell received first-team reps in Smith’s absence. Howell had an up-and-down practice, having thrown a pick-six touchdown to defensive back Tre Brown, per Michael-Shawn Dugar.

P.J. Walker is the only other quarterback on the Seahawks’ 90-man roster. Thankfully the update arrived quickly and Smith won’t miss any significant time. The Seahawks are scheduled to practice again on Friday. Smith could miss his third consecutive session, though we now know it’s nothing to worry about.