Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown entered the season as the boundary starter opposite Riq Woolen. Brown played fairly heavy workloads in Weeks 1-6 before suffering an ankle injury. He was sidelined for Week 7, but was deemed healthy enough to be active in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Surprisingly, Brown did log a single snap. Practice squad call-up corner Josh Jobe played 51 snaps (67% of all Seahawks defensive plays) after logging a 94% workload (65 snaps) in Brown’s absence in Week 7. Jobe is now in contention to retain the starting job opposite a healthy Riq Woolen, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
Macdonald said Tre Brown will be in a competition with for a starting job. Brown was active Sunday but did not play but theoretically should be healthier this week. But Seahawks have used Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett in his absence.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) October 28, 2024
Pro Football Focus credited Jobe with allowing three receptions on five targets for 81 receiving yards against the Bills on Sunday. He allowed a long-catch of 35 yards, and forfeited 14 yards after catch. Jobe also intercepted Bills quarterback Josh Allen, his first interception of the season.
Jobe was outstanding in the Week 7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The former Alabama standout was credited with two pass breakups and giving up just three catches on seven targets (less than 50% completion percentage). Jobe earned a stellar coverage grade of 66.6 versus the Falcons.
The Seahawks have rode a rollercoaster over the previous two weeks, being on opposite ends of blowouts. A surprising performer has emerged in Jobe. Brown may have a difficult time reclaiming his starting gig.
