Seahawks secondary weakened as key players inactive for Texans matchup

The Seattle Seahawks will enter their matchup against the Houston Texans without key defensive players, creating concerns for their secondary. Both cornerback Devon Witherspoon and safety Julian Love have been listed as inactive for the game despite participating in practice throughout the week. This absence raises questions about the team’s defensive strategy as they approach the game.
Key Players Inactive for Seahawks
Witherspoon and Love were considered questionable leading up to the game, sparking hope among fans and analysts alike. However, their absence means that Seattle’s secondary will face increased pressure against the Texans.
- Devon Witherspoon: Cornerback, inactive
- Julian Love: Safety, inactive
Return of Riq Woolen
On a brighter note, cornerback Riq Woolen will return to the lineup. His experience will be crucial as the Seahawks aim to mitigate the impact of their missing players. Additionally, Derick Hall remains inactive due to a hip issue for the second consecutive week.
Quarterback Situation
Quarterback Jalen Milroe will serve as the emergency third quarterback again. This marks another week where both Sam Darnold and Drew Lock are listed as the primary options.
- Jalen Milroe: Emergency third quarterback, inactive unless both Darnold and Lock are injured
- Sam Darnold: Starting quarterback
- Drew Lock: Backup quarterback
Inactives Overview
In addition to Witherspoon and Love, here are the inactives for the Seahawks:
- Devon Witherspoon
- Julian Love
- Derick Hall
- Jalen Milroe
Former Seahawks edge rusher Darrell Taylor has also been marked as a healthy scratch for the game. The absence of these key players could significantly affect the Seahawks’ performance as they prepare to confront the Texans.