Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Remains sidelined at practice
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Witherspoon (knee) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Witherspoon has been nursing a knee injury throughout the season, and he was forced to miss the team's loss to the Buccaneers in Week 5. The cornerback has opened this week with back-to-back absences at practice, and he'll look to return to the field for Friday's final practice of the week.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Still not practicing
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Witherspoon (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Witherspoon has dealt with a knee injury throughout the first third of the season, as he's been active for only two games. After sitting out Week 5, he is expected to practice at some point ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Witherspoon will likely need to log at least some activity in multiple sessions to suit up Sunday, so Thursday will be pivotal.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Aiming to return to practice
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Head coach Mike Macdonald relayed Monday that Witherspoon (knee) will attempt to return to practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Witherspoon was able to play through a knee injury during the Seahawks' Week 4 win against the Cardinals. However, he was unable to practice in the week leading up to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, which the third-year corner ultimately observed from the sidelines. Witherspoon would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity this week in order to have a realistic chance of playing in Jacksonville. If Witherspoon is not able to play and Riq Woolen cannot clear the league's concussion protocol before the Seahawks' Week 6 road clash, then Derion Kendrick and Nehemiah Pritchett would be the top candidates to start at outside cornerback opposite Josh Jobe.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Misses another practice
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Witherspoon (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Witherspoon is recovering from a knee injury, which has prevented him from participating in each of the first two practices of the week, so Friday's injury report will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Derion Kendrick and Nehemiah Pritchett would be the top candidates to start at outside corner opposite Josh Jobe if Witherspoon is unable to play Sunday.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: DNP on Wednesday
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Witherspoon (knee) did not practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Witherspoon dealt with the knee issue last week but was active against Arizona last Thursday night and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Labeled as limited again
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Witherspoon (knee) was tabbed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Witherspoon has been deemed limited at both of Seattle's practice walkthroughs to begin the short week. The third-year cornerback has missed each of the Seahawks' past two games after suffering an MCL contusion in a Week 1 loss to San Francisco. Derion Kendrick has stepped into a starting role and has notched two interceptions while Witherspoon has been out.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Could return Week 3
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Witherspoon is dealing with an MCL contusion to his knee, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that it's "possible" that the 2023 first-rounder could return for the Seahawks' Week 3 clash against the Saints on Sunday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Witherspoon suffered the injury during the Seahawks' Week 1 loss to the 49ers, and his practice participation over the coming week will help determine his availability for Week 3. Derion Kendrick ended up seeing a significant increase in defensive snaps during the Seahawks' 31-17 win over the Steelers on Sunday, and he took advantage of the opportunity with a solo tackle and two pass defenses (including an interception). Kendrick will continue to see a bigger role in the Seahawks' defense for as long as Witherspoon is sidelined.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Logs another DNP
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Witherspoon (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Witherspoon picked up the injury in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. He's missed the first two practices of the week and would have to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity in order to have a realistic chance of playing against the Steelers on Sunday. Shaquill Griffin and Derion Kendrick could draw some snaps at slot corner if Witherspoon is not cleared to play in Seattle's Week 2 bout.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Reaches second straight Pro Bowl
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Witherspoon registered 98 tackles (66 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and nine pass defenses across 17 games during the 2024 season.
Witherspoon was the Seahawks' only Pro Bowl player this season, marking his second time earning the honor in as many years. The 2023 first-round pick primarily played in the slot and paid dividends for fantasy managers with a high tackle count once again. He'll undoubtedly be a starter again in 2025 and should draw plenty of fantasy intrigue.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Notches first sack of 2024
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Witherspoon recorded six solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks among his three tackles for loss, in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bears.
Witherspoon's physicality was on display in the close conference win, and he notched his first sack since Week 11 of last season. The 2023 first-round pick has now produced 90 tackles (62 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven pass breakups through 16 games, proving to be an effective fantasy option as the Seahawks' starting slot cornerback.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Practices in full Thursday
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Witherspoon (foot) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Witherspoon popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to a foot injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious following his full practice Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Witherspoon should be good to go for Sunday's NFC West showdown against the Rams.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Good to go for Week 3
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Witherspoon (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Miami, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Witherspoon opened the week with a pair of limited practices due to a hamstring issue, but he returned to full participation Friday and doesn't have an injury designation heading into the weekend. As such, he appears fine to suit up Sunday. Through two games, Witherspoon has tallied 14 tackles (nine solo) along with one defensed pass.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Three tackles in return
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Witherspoon had three solo tackles in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Steelers.
Witherspoon returned from a two-game absence due to a hip injury he sustained in Week 14 against the 49ers. He played 35 defensive snaps Sunday as he ceded time to Mike Jackson, who played all 71 snaps on defense and finished with five total tackles. Witherspoon should see the field more in the Seahawks' regular-season finale against the Cardinals -- barring any setback during practice -- as Seattle still has a chance to make the playoffs.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Questionable for Sunday
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Witherspoon (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Witherspoon was able to log a week of limited practice sessions after missing Seattle's last two games, and he's now got a shot at suiting up in Week 17. If the 2023 first-round pick is unable to return to the field Sunday, expect both Mike Jackson and Tre Brown to see an uptick in snaps in the Seahawks' secondary.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Limited Wednesday
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Witherspoon (hip) was considered to be a limited participant at Seattle's walk-through Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Witherspoon missed the last two contests due to a hip injury, but head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that the cornerback was "bouncing around pretty good in the walk-through." The cornerback will have two more practice sessions to increase his workload this week ahead of the team's matchup with Pittsburgh on Sunday.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Out Monday
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Witherspoon (hip) is listed as inactive for Monday's matchup with the Eagles, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official website reports.
Witherspoon was questionable with a hip injury heading into the evening and ultimately did not get the green light. In his absence, Mike Jackson is the likely candidate to fill in at cornerback.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Uncertain to suit up Monday
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Witherspoon (hip) is questionable to suit up against the Eagles on Monday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Witherspoon was hurt in the first quarter of last week's loss to San Francisco and was unable to return. He didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep, but head coach Pete Carroll indicated Saturday that he is "hoping" the rookie cornerback will be able to play Monday. If Witherspoon can't suit up, Mike Jackson figures to slide into a starting role.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Questionable to return
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Witherspoon (lower back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Witherspoon exited Sunday's matchup in the first quarter and is now questionable to return. Mike Jackson will take over at corner for Witherspoon if he ends up being out.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Enjoys career day
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Witherspoon recorded seven tackles (six solo), two sacks and a pick-six during Seattle's 24-3 win against the Giants on Monday.
Witherspoon had the best game of his young career, notching both his first ever sack and interception, which he returned 97-yards for a touchdown to help seal the game. The rookie first-round pick will look to build off of this strong performance against the Bengals following Seattle's Week 5 bye.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Questionable with hamstring issue
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Witherspoon (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Coach Pete Carroll suggested a week ago that Witherspoon was unlikely to play in Seattle's regular-season opener, so he should be presumed to be on the 'doubtful' end of the questionable designation. One of Tre Brown or Mike Jackson would probably start in Witherspoon's place across from Riq Woolen.
