Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo out for season after shoulder surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Elijah Arroyo, tight end for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery. The news follows the activation of running back Zach Charbonnet from the physically unable to perform list. Arroyo's season ends prematurely after catching only one pass for 17 yards this year. He was expected to play a more significant role following a promising preseason. The Seahawks will look to AJ Barner as their top tight end moving forward and may explore trades to bolster their tight end depth as they navigate a 3-3 record.
- •Elijah Arroyo undergoes surgery, ending his season early.
- •Zach Charbonnet activated off the physically unable to perform list.
- •Arroyo caught only one pass for 17 yards in 2026.
- •AJ Barner takes over as the top tight end.
- •Seahawks may seek a trade for additional tight end depth.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks get terrible Elijah Arroyo news ahead of Week 7 Chiefs game
"This news is a brutal blow for the 23-year-old tight end.
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