Seattle Seahawks starting right tackle George Fant exited Sunday’s 26-20 Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos with a knee injury. Fant played just 13 snaps before being replaced by Stone Forsythe. It’s especially concerning since the Seahawks are already without Abe Lucas.
Head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media on Monday to discuss Sunday’s performance. Asked about Fant’s status moving forward, a mum update was offered. Fant is day-to-day with a knee injury.
George Fant (knee) is also day to day, Mike Macdonald says
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) September 9, 2024
Fant was credited with allowing a sack before exiting with the injury. Forsythe, his replacement, also gave up a sack while being tasked with playing the final 54 snaps. Other than that, Forysthe largely held his own, forfeiting two pressures en route to a pass-pro grade of 64.5, according to Pro Football Focus.
Macdonald was mostly pleased with Forsythe’s performance, all things considered.
“Stone, I mean, he did a solid job,” Macdonald said on Monday. “We ended up winning the football game.”
Mike Macdonald asked abt Stone Forsythe replacing injured RT George Fant final 54 plays of opener "Stone, I mean, he did a solid job. We ended up winning the football game." Said Forsythe allowed some edge rushes #Seahawks will clean up.
I expect Mike Jerrell 2 b active this wk
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) September 9, 2024
Forsythe would be tasked with starting against the New England Patriots in Week 2 if Fant fails to recover. Backup tackle Mike Jerrell would also be active as a reserve blocker. The Patriots sacked Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow three times in a shocking Week 1 upset.
Forsythe will have to continue providing the Seahawks with at least league-average play if they’re to survive Fant’s potential absence.
