The Seattle Seahawks have placed six players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. This list includes running back Rashaad Penny, defensive tackle Jarran Reed, safety Marquise Blair, offensive lineman Phil Haynes, linebacker Bruce Irvin, and defensive end Darrell Taylor.
Rashaad Penny was the team’s first-round pick in 2018 and has been hampered by injuries throughout his career. He is coming off a torn ACL suffered in December of last year. Jarran Reed is a key member of the defensive line and was suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season. Marquise Blair is a second-year safety who was expected to compete for a starting job this season. Phil Haynes is a fourth-round pick from 2019 who has yet to play in an NFL game. Bruce Irvin is a veteran pass rusher who signed with the Seahawks this offseason. Finally, Darrell Taylor is a rookie defensive end who was drafted in the second round of this year’s draft.
The PUP list allows teams to place players on it if they are not ready to practice or play due to injury. Players on the list can be activated at any time during the season, but they must miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season. This gives the team time to evaluate the player’s health and make sure they are ready to go before returning to the field.
The Seahawks have not released any details about the injuries of these players, but it is clear that they are taking a cautious approach with their health. This could be a sign that they are expecting big things from these players in 2020 and want to make sure they are healthy and ready to go when the season starts.
It remains to be seen how long these players will remain on the PUP list, but it is clear that the Seahawks are taking a proactive approach to their health and well-being. This is a smart move by the team and should help them have a successful 2020 season.
