The Seattle Seahawks have been preparing for the upcoming season with high hopes, but their plans may have been thrown into disarray. Star wide receiver Devon Witherspoon is in doubt for the season opener due to a lingering ankle injury.
Witherspoon suffered the injury during the Seahawks’ final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. He was seen limping off the field and was later diagnosed with a sprained ankle. The injury has kept him out of practice and his availability for the season opener is now in question.
The Seahawks have been relying on Witherspoon to be a key contributor this season. He has been one of the team’s top receivers and was expected to be a major part of their offense. Without him, the Seahawks will need to find a way to make up for his absence.
The team has already begun to look for other options at wide receiver. They have signed veteran receiver Brandon Marshall and have also brought in rookie receiver D.K. Metcalf. Both players could help fill the void left by Witherspoon, but it remains to be seen how effective they can be.
The Seahawks are hoping that Witherspoon can recover in time for the season opener, but it is looking increasingly unlikely. If he is unable to play, the team will need to find a way to make up for his absence and keep their playoff hopes alive.
