Seahawks Rule Out Multiple Key Defenders

The Seahawks have ruled out starting safety Julian Love (hamstring) and starting cornerback Devon Witherspoon (knee) for Sunday’s Week 5 game at Tampa Bay after both re‑aggravated injuries this week, and coach Mike Macdonald said neither injury appears likely to require injured reserve. Seattle also declared DE DeMarcus Lawrence out with a quad injury and backup OT Josh Jones out with an ankle issue, while DT Byron Murphy II was listed as a limited participant. Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori returned to full participation and will play, and depth players Ty Okada, D'Anthony Bell and Derion Kendrick are expected to see increased snaps with Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen handling most cornerback duties. The absences mean Seattle’s primary secondary group has yet to play a full game together despite a mini‑bye, though Uchenna Nwosu’s recent two‑sack outing provides a boost to the pass rush.