Bud Clark unlikely to secure starting role with Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark will not start this season after the first preseason game held on August 16, 2026. Coach Mike Macdonald indicated that Clark is 'not close' to overtaking Ty Okada for the starting job. Clark, a second-round draft pick, had three tackles in his preseason debut but appears to be behind Okada and Julian Love in the safety rotation. With other key players having left in free agency, Clark was expected to be a significant addition, but he will need to show more to earn a larger role as the season progresses.

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