Tory Horton made a noticeable return for the Seattle Seahawks, finishing with three catches for 48 yards in his second game back from injury. It was not a massive stat line, but it was enough to reinforce why there is growing support for getting him more involved.
The broader issue for Seattle is simple: the offense needs another reliable receiver option alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks have been looking for a complementary target who can create a little more balance in the passing game, and Horton’s recent play suggests he could be part of that answer.
Why Horton’s role matters
When healthy, Horton has looked absolutely fantastic, which is part of why there is a case for the Seahawks to feed the young fella and get him the ball. His second game back from injury was another reminder that he can contribute quickly when given the chance.
That matters because Seattle has not yet found the secondary receiver presence it was hoping for. Rashid Shaheed is another possible option, but he has not been as prominent as hoped. So while the Seahawks continue searching for the right balance, Horton’s return gives them a player who has already shown he can make an impact.
The question now is whether Seattle will keep building Horton’s role. If the Seahawks want to ease the burden on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the path is clear enough: get Horton the ball more often and see how much of that healthy production carries forward.
