The Seattle Seahawks practice on Wednesday became heated when rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon was sidelined due to an injury. Witherspoon, who was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft, had been impressing coaches with his play in practice and was expected to compete for a starting role this season.
The injury occurred during a one-on-one drill between Witherspoon and wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Witherspoon attempted to break up a pass from Lockett, but instead fell to the ground in pain. He was immediately taken off the field and into the locker room for further evaluation.
The team has not yet released any information regarding the severity of Witherspoon’s injury, but it is believed to be a lower body issue. If it is serious, it could be a major blow to the Seahawks’ secondary, as Witherspoon was expected to be a key contributor this season.
The Seahawks have been plagued by injuries in recent years, and this latest setback could be another difficult obstacle for the team to overcome. It is unclear at this time how long Witherspoon will be sidelined, but the team will certainly be hoping for a speedy recovery.
In the meantime, the Seahawks will have to look for other options to fill the void left by Witherspoon. They have a number of talented cornerbacks on their roster, including veterans Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar, as well as rookies Tre Brown and D’Wayne Eskridge.
The Seahawks will need to find a way to make up for the loss of Witherspoon if they are to have any chance of competing in the NFC West this season. It remains to be seen how long he will be out, but the team will certainly be hoping for a speedy recovery.
