The Seattle Seahawks are preparing for their 2024 finale in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks have been eliminated from the playoffs and are only playing for pride. While ending the season on a high note with a win and getting a little revenge on a hated division rival, this game is ultimately “meaningless” in the grand scheme of things. As such, Seattle is not likely to risk needless injury to some of their key players.
With that in mind, the Seahawks have already ruled out right tackle Abe Lucas for the Week 18 finale. Lucas has been battling injuries his entire career, and missed the first half of the season in 2024. Lucas is currently listed with an abdomen injury, so it makes sense to keep their starting right tackle sidelined as to avoid potentially setting him back even further going into 2025.
Seattle has also ruled cornerback Josh Jobe OUT as well. Additionally, rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is listed as QUESTIONABLE. Murphy was limited in Wednesday’s practice, and a non-participant for Thursday. The Seahawks may want to protect their key investment as well.
Mike Macdonald said Mike Jerrell and Stone Forsythe are the next guys up at RT.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) January 3, 2025
