Football is officially back, and unfortunately, that means injuries are back as well. The Seattle Seahawks kicked off the preseason with a solid 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, which was a lot more dominant than the final score would indicate. In the preseason, the primary concern for every team, above even determining roster spots, is the ability to remain healthy. Football is a war of attrition.
Fortunately, the Seahawks were able to escape southern California relatively healthy, but there were some casualties. For starters, linebacker Jon Rhattigan is dealing with a heel injury. Against the Chargers, Rhattigan played well. He led the team with five total tackles, as well as recording a sack.
The other notable player who did not practice was wide receiver Dee Eskridge. His injury has not been specified as of the publication of this article. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times mentioned Macdonald does not anticipate either being serious, however, a timeline for Rhattigan’s return is not available.
Eskridge missing more time is pushing him further on his already precipitous footing. I wrote in Studs and Duds – of which Eskridge was firmly in the latter catergory – how he did not make the most of his opportunities against the Chargers. For a player firmly on the roster bubble, and who has always struggled to stay healthy, it is not a great outlook.
We at Seahawks Wire will continue to update with more injury news when developments occur.
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