Seahawks promote Maxen Hook as both starting safeties out against Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks face the Washington Commanders in Week 3, with a depleted secondary. Pro Bowl safety Julian Love is sidelined with a calf injury, and Ty Okada is out with a hamstring issue. Maxen Hook has been elevated from the practice squad to help fill the gap. Rodney Thomas is expected to start for the third consecutive week. Seattle also added running back Velus Jones for depth as they prepare for their first 10am Pacific Time kickoff of the season.
- •Julian Love and Ty Okada will not play against the Commanders.
- •Maxen Hook will make his regular season debut.
- •Rodney Thomas is likely to start at safety.
- •Seattle adds running back Velus Jones to the roster.
- •The game marks Seattle's first 10am Pacific Time start of the year.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks turn to practice squad with both starting safeties out against Commanders
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