Seahawks rule out two starting safeties for Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks confirmed that both starting safeties Julian Love and Ty Okada will not play in their upcoming Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders. Love is dealing with a calf injury, while Okada has been sidelined with a hamstring issue. This injury update follows a series of setbacks for Seattle's safety position, including a season-ending injury to rookie Bud Clark. With Love and Okada out, AJ Finley and Rodney Thomas II will likely start at safety, supported by potential elevations from the practice squad. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
- •Julian Love ruled out with a calf injury.
- •Ty Okada out due to a hamstring issue.
- •AJ Finley and Rodney Thomas II expected to start.
- •Seahawks face Washington Commanders on Sunday.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Receive Discouraging Injury News on Pair of Defensive Starters
"The Seattle Seahawks are going to be very shorthanded at a key position in their secondary for their Week 3 action. The post Seahawks Receive Discouraging Injury News on Pair of Defensive Starters appeared first on HEAVY.
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