Seven Seattle Seahawks players did not participate in Wednesday’s practice as the team prepares for a Sunday road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The injury list for the 5-4 Seahawks remains extensive heading into the matchup. According to Seattle Sports, a total of 15 players were listed on the initial injury report to begin the week. While the roster faces significant attrition, wide receiver and return man Rashid Shaheed practiced fully, providing a boost after missing the previous two games with a knee injury.
The absence of key starters makes the game difficult for both the offense and defense. Coach Mike Macdonald stated on Monday that both quarterback Sam Darnold and guard Quenton Nelson were not expected to return in time for this week’s game, Seattle Sports reported. Darnold is dealing with rib and quadriceps issues, while Nelson is sidelined with a knee injury.
With Darnold out, Drew Lock is set to start at quarterback for the second week. However, his own availability is a question mark; Lock was limited during Wednesday’s session with right elbow and oblique injuries, according to CBS Sports.
The defensive unit is also grappling with significant personnel gaps. The following players did not participate in Wednesday’s practice:
- Charles Cross (Tackle, ankle)
- Sam Darnold (Quarterback, ribs and quadriceps)
- Quenton Nelson (Guard, knee)
- Brandon Pili (Defensive tackle, back)
- Jarran Reed (Defensive tackle, personal matter)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Wide receiver, resting player)
- Leonard Williams (Defensive tackle, stinger)
While some absences are due to injury, others are non-medical. Seattle Sports said that wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was listed as a resting player and defensive tackle Jarran Reed was out for a personal matter.
The Seahawks face a Raiders team that appears significantly healthier heading into the 1:05 p.m. kickoff in Las Vegas. The Raiders had only four players listed on their injury report on Wednesday, compared to the large contingent of non-participants in Seattle.
The following table compares the participation levels of the key players listed on Wednesday’s reports:
| Player | Team | Status | Injury/Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | Seahawks | Full Participation | Knee |
| Drew Lock | Seahawks | Limited | Right elbow, oblique |
| Uchenna Nwosu | Seahawks | Limited | Ankle |
| Thomas Booker | Raiders | Limited | Ankle |
| Trey Zuhn | Raiders | Limited | Concussion |
Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu participated in a limited capacity on Wednesday despite an ongoing ankle issue, according to Seattle Sports. Meanwhile, CBS Sports reported that linebacker Derick Hall and linebacker Patrick O’Connell were also limited in practice, leaving them questionable for the Week 10 matchup.
The depth of this injury list forces Seattle to rely heavily on its practice squad and secondary rotations. The stakes are high for a team currently sitting at 5-4, looking to maintain momentum in the NFC West after their recent win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Sunday’s game is scheduled for a 1:05 p.m. kickoff in Las Vegas.
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