August 24, 2026 • 12:01 AM EDT
Updated 1 days ago
The Seahawks looked a whole lot better in their preseason tilt with the Titans than they did last week against the Cowboys, at least for the first half. Seattle’s depth pieces outplayed Tennessee’s first stringers early, which is always a positive sign when you’re getting quality reps from future backups and roster bubble players. But a 19-16 loss in Nashville wasn’t the story. The real headlines were breakout performances and a few gut-wrenching injuries that could reshape how you view Seattle’s roster heading into final cuts.
Seattle started strong. Drew Lock bounced back with a sharp 12-for-14 passing day, showing he’s more than just QB insurance. Elijah Arroyo, who was a ghost as a rookie, finally showed why people have been buzzing about his camp. On a third and short, Arroyo peeled into the flat off play action, turned upfield, and capped it off by burning the Titans for a 36-yard touchdown—exactly the kind of flash you want from a young tight end fighting for a bigger role.
Then you had Jacardia Wright, the second-year back. After battling injuries all last season and into camp, he saw a huge gap and took it 69 yards to the house against Tennessee starters. That speed and burst aren’t teachable—Seattle needs more of that if they’re to avoid being one-dimensional. Sure, Wright made a couple of mental mistakes in pass protection and after-the-catch decisions, but the home-run potential is real. And the defense? Connor O’Toole’s sack and run stop, plus bright moments from young corners like Michael Dansby and Nehemiah Pritchett, gave you at least a glimmer of hope that Seattle’s late roster guys can actually show up on Sundays.
But it wasn’t all roses, and you can’t ignore the injuries. Second-round pick Bud Clark went down with an air cast on the game’s first defensive snap—a brutal blow to the Seahawks’ already-shaky safety depth. According to Yahoo Sports, Clark’s broken ankle likely puts him out until at least 2027. Mason Richman, another promising lineman, saw his knee buckle on the first drive; indications are his year is over too. Those losses hit hardest because Seattle needed this rookie class to pitch in right away, and it’s quickly becoming a near wash—like everything hinges on a few rising second-year players instead.
Don’t forget the guys who struggled. Jalen Milroe had a rough outing, going 6-for-11 with two ugly interceptions and a pair of sacks. You want a young backup quarterback to show some growth, but instead it was more of the same: slow reads, awkward pocket movement, and turnovers that swing games. Yeah, Milroe’s got athleticism, but if he can’t hit the primary reads and make decisions quickly, you just can’t run a real offense with him.
Special teams also raised a few red flags. Remember Jason Myers struggling in the wind at VMAC? Now he’s missed three kicks in preseason, all drifting right—two field goals and a PAT. That can’t become a pattern, especially in a contract year. And let’s talk Cody White: his fumbled return gifted Tennessee a field goal and his drop on a deep ball didn’t help his bid for a back-end roster spot, especially with Jake Bobo already out hurt and WR competition heating up.
It’s a tough time for bubble players. Logan Brown, after a penalty-heavy meltdown versus Dallas, false started right out of the gate and gave up a sack against depth defenders—hard to see a 53-man path there. Practice squad hopefuls like Emmanuel Henderson Jr shone on special teams, but others like Uso Seumalo and Ricky White struggled to assert themselves in limited snaps, likely sealing their fates as cut candidates or practice squad sleepers.
Key developments from Seahawks vs. Titans
- Elijah Arroyo and Jacardia Wright both broke off explosive touchdowns, pushing for bigger roles
- Drew Lock rebounded with efficient passing, cementing his QB2 spot
- Connor O’Toole made a case with clutch pass rush plays
- Chazz Surratt and Chris Paul Jr impressed on defense, especially in the first half
- Bud Clark (safety) broke his ankle on his first play, likely out for the season and beyond
- Mason Richman (OL) suffered what appears to be a season-ending knee injury
- Jalen Milroe’s turnovers and sacks made the backup QB spot look shaky
- Jason Myers missed another pair of kicks, all missing wide right in preseason
- Cody White’s fumble and drop may drop him off the roster bubble
Seattle’s roster decisions get even tougher
With the final preseason game coming soon and roster cuts looming, Seattle’s coaching staff faces tough calls, especially with so many rookies now expected to make little or no impact. It’s less about headline names now and more about which depth guys step up, avoid mistakes, and help on special teams. The Seahawks will want the 2025 draft class to take a leap, but the latest injuries make clear how thin the margin is if that doesn’t happen.
Key takeaways for bettors and fans
- Seattle’s backup offense is showing promise, especially with playmakers like Wright and Arroyo
- Major injuries to draft picks (Clark, Richman) hurt depth and could shift betting lines on Seahawks futures
- Drew Lock looks firmly in control of the QB2 job, which offers stability behind center
- Jalen Milroe isn’t convincing as the long-term answer; watch preseason finale for any shift
- Jason Myers’ accuracy issues bear watching if you’re banking on field goals in close games
- 2026 rookie class might not contribute much due to injuries—future prop bets could be affected
- Seattle’s remaining preseason snaps will decide several WR and OL spots for final roster
- If last year’s class steps up, Seattle can still outperform middling expectations
- Practice squad might be more critical than usual given injury attrition
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