Another day, another unfortunate injury update for the Seattle Seahawks and their ailing defense. On Tuesday it was announced the team was placing cornerback Artie Burns on the injured reserve list.
Burns was signed to the active roster ahead of the Thursday Night Football showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran defensive back played in place of Riq Woolen, who was dealing with an ankle injury suffered during the game versus the New York Giants.
Burns played admirably in the eventual 36-24 loss to San Francisco. He had two pass defenses, including one in the end zone during the Niners’ opening drive. Burns’ defense stopped San Francisco’s offense, forcing them to settle for a field goal.
Since the 2022 season, Burns has been a member of the Seahawks organization. He signed a new one-year, veteran minimum contract ahead of the 2024 campaign. Burns did play in 14 games last year, and while his deal is up at the end of the season, given his familiarity with the system and his price, I would not be surprised to see him back in Seattle for 2025.
