Trevon Diggs drew the spotlight Wednesday as the Seahawks worked through one of their limited practices in Seattle before heading to Kansas City for the final preseason game.
Because media access is restricted during regular practices, the clearest clues come from who is on the field, who is missing, and what the Seahawks share afterward. This week, Diggs is the name to watch.
The former two-time Pro Bowl cornerback signed last week, but he did not fully practice or play in the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. The timing was simply too tight for him to absorb head coach Mike Macdonald’s defensive system.
That should change now. This week gives the Seahawks a real chance to test how steady he can be in man coverage, and whether he can start building the kind of habits they want in the short time left before the preseason wraps up.
Diggs, who led the league in interceptions in 2021 before injuries derailed his career, is expected to be a key figure against the Chiefs.
Wednesday also created an opening for more snaps at corner because starter Josh Jobe was not dressed and took part in warm-ups. It’s the first time this camp that Jobe has been out, if he truly was out, which points to either caution or a rest day.
Another cornerback worth tracking is Julian Neal. The rookie and former third-round pick was back at practice after appearing in fewer than a handful of training camp sessions before getting injured. He, too, is a player to watch in Kansas City if he looks healthy enough to go.
Not everyone was present in warm-ups. A small group of notable players sat out, and the reasons varied.
Some could simply have been getting rest or working through precautions. Others look more complicated.
There are signs that nickel/safety Nick Emmanwori is moving closer to a full return.
The bigger concern comes with second-year receiver Tory Horton and veteran running back Emanuel Wilson. Horton has missed two straight weeks of practice because of an injury, and Macdonald said he would be out for an undisclosed amount of time. That’s not encouraging, especially with Horton locked in as the No. 4 receiver and Jake Bobo out for the year.
Wilson’s situation is also worth monitoring. He has been bouncing on and off the injury report and still has not played in a preseason game. That absence has opened the door for former undrafted running back Jacardia Wright, who has made a real push for a roster spot.
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