What stood out in Seahawks’ preseason loss to Titans

With their starters sitting out for a second straight week, the Seattle Seahawks fell to the Tennessee Titans 19-16 in a preseason game Sunday night that was overshadowed by a pair of injuries.

Clark expected to miss ‘multiple months’ | Game recap

Seattle’s backups had a strong showing, building a 16-3 first-quarter lead against a Titans team that played most of its starters early on. However, the positives were marred by significant injuries to rookie safety Bud Clark and backup offensive lineman Mason Richman.

Here’s a closer look at what stood out from the contest.

Injuries are piling up

For the most part, the Seahawks were blessed with good health during their run to a Super Bowl title last season. The same can’t be said so far in 2026.

Clark, a rookie second-round draft pick, is expected to be sidelined “multiple months” after being carted off the field with an ankle injury Sunday night, head coach Mike Macdonald said. That’s a blow to Seattle’s defense, as Clark had been expected to rotate in situationally as a third safety behind starters Julian Love and Ty Okada.

Richman, an ascending second-year offensive lineman, also sustained an apparent “long-term injury” in the game, Macdonald said. That hurts Seattle’s O-line depth, especially given Richman’s positional versatility. He primarily has worked at guard, but can also play tackle and center.

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The injuries to Clark and Richman came after the Seahawks lost wide receiver Jake Bobo to a season-ending knee injury in their joint practice with Tennessee on Friday.

“We’ve had three heartbreakers this week, which is tough,” Macdonald said.

The Seahawks also placed fullback Robbie Ouzts on season-ending injured reserve earlier this month.

Lock sharp, but Milroe throws 2 INTs

After an inconsistent performance in last week’s preseason opener, backup quarterback Drew Lock bounced back with a sharp night. Playing the entire first half, Lock completed 12 of 14 passes for 103 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions.

Lock took advantage of a miscommunication by Tennessee’s defense on the opening drive, hitting wide-open tight end Elijah Arroyo for a 36-yard TD pass up the seam. Lock also kept Seattle’s ensuing TD drive alive by scrambling and finishing through contact for a 9-yard gain that moved the chains.

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However, it was a rough night for third-string quarterback Jalen Milroe. The second-year, dual-threat QB threw two interceptions and completed just 6 of 11 passes for 52 yards and no TDs. He also took two sacks, including one that came while trying to extend a fourth-and-3 play near midfield. He scrambled for 16 yards on his lone run.

On the first interception, Milroe tried to hit wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. over the middle, but was picked off by linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. And in the game’s closing minutes, Milroe threw an off-target pass on the run that was picked off by cornerback Derrick Canteen as rookie wideout Emmanuel Henderson Jr. slipped to the ground.

Through two preseason games, Milroe has completed 11 of 19 passes for 88 yards, no TDs and two interceptions. He has six carries for 52 yards, but has lost 48 yards on five sacks.

The second INT of the night thrown by Jalen Milroe.

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Wright races for long TD

Second-year running back Jacardia Wright provided the night’s biggest highlight, bursting through a hole up the middle for a 69-yard touchdown on Seattle’s second drive. Wright was aided by good blocking up front, including a nice pull block by backup right guard Christian Haynes. Wright finished with 81 yards on eight carries.

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Wright, who went undrafted out of Missouri State in 2025, missed most of last season with a foot injury and was sidelined for much of training camp. But depending on the injury statuses of fellow running backs Zach Charbonnet and Emanuel Wilson, Wright might have a chance to be active on gamedays early in the season.

If Charbonnet and Wilson are both out, Wright could potentially slot in as the RB3 behind rookie first-round pick Jadarian Price and George Holani.

O’Toole flashes

Second-year edge rusher Connor O’Toole made multiple splash plays and finished with 1.5 sacks and a tackle for loss in a performance that boosted his 53-man roster chances.

In the second quarter, O’Toole used a nice move to knife into the backfield and sack backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Early in the third quarter, O’Toole and fellow edge rusher Jamie Sheriff were each credited with a half-sack as they collapsed the pocket and took down third-string QB Will Levis. And later on, O’Toole corralled Levis on a read-option keeper for a third-down tackle for loss.

O’Toole’s performance helped Seattle’s edge rushing corps rebound from an underwhelming showing in last week’s preseason opener.

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The back-end WR battle

Bobo’s season-ending injury has opened a competition for Seattle’s fifth wide receiver spot. But there wasn’t much that stood out from any of the contenders on Sunday night.

Cody White, who’s likely the favorite for the WR5 job, muffed a punt and had just one catch for 8 yards.

Surprise training camp standout Montorie Foster Jr. had a 24-yard reception and nearly hauled in a diving 27-yard TD catch on a slightly overthrown ball by Lock. But he also committed a false start penalty, which came after he lined up offside last week.

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Ricky White III had two catches for 22 yards, but was flagged for offensive pass interference on a push-off that negated a 30-yard catch-and-run. Henderson, a rookie sixth-round pick, added one catch for 7 yards.

However, there was a notable play on special teams where Henderson, Foster and Cody White swarmed return man Courtney Jackson for a tackle in punt coverage.

Cornerback watch

One of the few question marks on Seattle’s deep and talented roster is the No. 3 cornerback spot, which is up for grabs after Riq Woolen’s free agency departure.

Noah Igbinoghene and Nehemiah Pritchett are currently the favorites for the role, but it wasn’t clear that either of them pulled in front Sunday night. Igbinoghene initially appeared to force a third-down incompletion with tight coverage on wideout Calvin Ridley, but was flagged for pass interference. Pritchett had a nice play where he flew in to deliver a big hit on a wide receiver screen.

Rookie seventh-round picks Andre Fuller and Michael Dansby each added a pass breakup.

Former two-time Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs – who signed with Seattle on a reported one-year, minimum-salary deal last week – didn’t play.

Extra points

• Arroyo finished with two catches for 50 yards and a touchdown. The second-year tight end converted a third down with a 14-yard catch-and-run before capitalizing on a coverage breakdown for his 36-yard TD on the ensuing play.

• Linebacker Chazz Surratt had a highlight-reel play where he chased former No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward from behind and used a full-extension dive to knock the ball out of the Tennessee QB’s hand for a fumble.

Great hustle by Chazz Surratt!

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• Linebacker Chris Paul Jr. met running back Tyjae Spears at the line of scrimmage for a fourth-and-1 run stop.

• Jason Myers hit a 48-yard field goal, but missed a 44-yarder. He also missed a 48-yard extra-point attempt that was pushed back by a penalty. Both of his misses were wide right.

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