Seahawks’ Witherspoon, Love Out for Week 7 Against Texans
The Seattle Seahawks are set to face the Houston Texans on Monday night, but the team will be missing key players once again. Defensive back Devon Witherspoon and safety Julian Love will both be inactive due to injuries for the game. This marks the third consecutive game they will miss.
Player Status Updates
Despite being able to practice during the week, both Witherspoon and Love were listed as questionable on the injury report released on Friday. However, it is believed they could return after Seattle’s Week 8 bye.
Injuries Impacting the Roster
- Devon Witherspoon: Inactive (knee injury)
- Julian Love: Inactive (hamstring injury)
- Derick Hall: Inactive (oblique injury)
- Riq Woolen: Returning from concussion
- Josh Jones: Active after high-ankle sprain
Outside linebacker Derick Hall has also been ruled out due to an oblique injury. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald reported that Hall is expected to be back on the field following the bye week.
In more positive news for the Seahawks, cornerback Riq Woolen is making his return after being sidelined due to a concussion. Additionally, reserve tackle Josh Jones is active for this game after missing three contests because of a high-ankle sprain.
As the Seahawks prepare for this matchup against the Texans, the focus will be on how they adapt to the absence of Witherspoon and Love. Their performance could have significant implications for Seattle’s defense.
