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Seahawks rule out 2 vs Broncos, Lewis and rookie Walker questionable
The Seahawks’ first official harm report of the 2022 season is right here and they are going to be with out not less than two gamers resulting from harm after they tackle Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos on Monday evening.
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On Saturday, the Seahawks dominated out third-year edge rusher Alton Robinson and lengthy snapper Tyler Ott for the Week 1 contest. Robinson has a knee harm whereas Ott’s shoulder will preserve him out on Monday.
Moreover, veteran cornerback Artie Burns (groin) is uncertain to swimsuit up whereas third-year left guard Damien Lewis (knee/ankle) and rookie operating again Ken Walker III (hernia) are each questionable to play vs Denver.
Robinson, who has 5 profession sacks, is a rotational go rusher for Seattle whereas Ott has been a fixture on the Seahawks’ particular groups as he’s set to enter his fifth season with the franchise. With Ott out, Carson Tinker, who was signed to Seattle’s apply squad this week, figures to be the Seahawks’ lengthy snapper.
Burns, a former first-round choose, doubtless lacking the sport indicators that the Seahawks will begin two of Sidney Jones, Michael Jackson and rookie fifth-round choose Tariq Woolen at exterior cornerback. Jones battled a concussion the previous couple of weeks however is now not on the harm report. The UW product performed nicely final season and began 11 video games for the Seahawks earlier than re-signing in free company.
If Lewis is out, 2019 fourth-round choose Phil Haynes figures to get the beginning at left guard.
Walker underwent a surgical procedure a number of weeks in the past and it’s unclear if he’ll make his NFL debut in Week 1. That will imply Rashaad Penny would be the clear lead again whereas DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer again him up.
For the Broncos, they’ve 4 gamers on the harm report for Monday. Beginning proper sort out Billy Turner (knee), beginning exterior linebacker Randy Gregory (shoulder/knee) and No. 3 receiver Ok.J. Hamler (knee/hip) are all questionable for Monday’s contest whereas beginning inside linebacker Josey Jewell (calf) is uncertain to play.
Gregory was Denver’s high offseason addition not named Russell Wilson as he signed a five-year deal value as much as $70 million. He tied his profession excessive with six sacks final season whereas with the Dallas Cowboys.
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