The Seahawks’ first injury report for Sunday came with an immediate concern at safety, where Ty Okada was listed as a non-participant because of a hamstring injury. That’s a problem for Seattle, which already has a thin look at the position. If Okada can’t go, D’Anthony Bell could end up starting full-time next to Julian Love.
Seattle also had four players limited in practice. Nick Emmanwori was dealing with an ankle injury, Tory Horton with a hamstring issue, Anthony Bradford with a knee injury, and Josh Jones was also limited with a knee injury.
Emmanwori sitting would not be a surprise based on the report, while Bradford appears to be trending toward playing. Horton looks more up in the air.
Even so, the fact that both Emmanwori and Horton were limited is at least a positive sign at this stage.
There was better news on the full participation side. A.J.
Barner, dealing with an oblique injury, took part fully, along with Julian Neal, who is working through a quad issue, and Emanuel Wilson, who has a hamstring injury. Neal and Wilson may still have questions about what they’ll contribute after missing much of the offseason, but their availability isn’t being threatened by injury.
New England’s report was shorter, but it carried more weight in some spots. Christian Barmore was out with a knee injury, and TreVeyon Henderson also did not practice because of an ankle injury. There has already been some buzz from the Patriots’ camp that Henderson could miss the game.
That would matter because Henderson gives the Patriots’ backfield a different gear. He usually works behind Rhamondre Stevenson, but the two backs complement each other well.
Henderson brings speed and quickness that Stevenson doesn’t, while Stevenson offers more power and better pass protection. If Henderson is unavailable, the ground game loses some of its punch.
Barmore’s absence could be even more significant. He and Milton Williams are the foundation of New England’s strength in the trenches, and the Patriots need that kind of presence now, especially if Christian Gonzalez sits on Wednesday. Ben Brown, the backup center, was also out with a knee injury.
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