Pete Carroll confirmed on Seattle Sports Radio 710 AM that the inside linebacker will be out of action for the rest of the season because of an injured knee.
The third-leading tackler in the league was hurt in the second quarter of the Seattle's win over the New York Jets on Sunday when he made a tackle on a tight end. The man grabbed his knee. He was helped off the field and taken to the locker room where he was ruled out for the rest of the game.
He described the injury as a legit injury.
He said that it was a shame. That's a great player and a great teammate.
He was a part-time player as a rookies for the Seahawks. The new middle linebacker for the Seahawks has been playing almost every snap andrelaying the defensive play-call in the huddle since he was made in the off-season. The 161 tackles he has made are third in the NFL.
The Jets quarterback was forced into an error that resulted in the first of his two picks. He ends the season with a sack.
The injury deals a blow to the team that's trying to make the playoffs. They would get the final wild-card spot with a win at home over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18 and a Detroit Lions loss to the Green Bay Packers.
In Seattle's 3-4 defensive front, one of the starting inside linebackers is going to take over for the other. Muse, who has mostly played on special teams, took over Barton's duties against the Jets, finishing with two tackles and a pass defended.
"He becomes the Mike." He's been the backup for the entire time. He'll handle those duties well because he's a very good play- caller. The man plays well yesterday. We want all these guys to help us. Guys need to step up and that is what they will do.
The Seahawks could keep him under contract through 2024 if they exercise his fifth-year option before May 1st. The option is estimated to cost around $11 million.
Lockett sustained a lower leg contusion on Sunday. Lockett, who had surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand, left the game late in the first half and didn't return until the beginning of the fourth quarter.
He tried to get through the game even though he was sore, but he was banged up. He was the first to make it through the hand. That is insane. That's insane.
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