Seahawks' Cameron Young Designated for Return from PUP

Cameron Young, the Seattle Seahawks' second-year defensive tackle, has been designated to return from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list after missing the first four games of the 2024 season due to a knee injury. He has a 21-day window to practice and potentially be activated to the 53-man roster, or else he will revert to injured reserve. Young's return is timely for the Seahawks, who are also dealing with injuries to Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II at the defensive tackle position. Although Young performed well in his rookie season, it remains unclear how quickly he can reacclimate to game conditions after missing all of training camp and the preseason. The team has veteran Johnathan Hankins starting in his absence, which alleviates the pressure on Young to return immediately. Coach Mike Macdonald indicated that while Young's return is promising, it won't necessarily resolve the team's defensive struggles this season.