The Seattle Seahawks lost to the Tennessee Titans 19-16 in preseason play, but the injury toll proved more damaging than the defeat itself. Rookie safety Bud Clark suffered a broken ankle on the first defensive snap of the game and was carted off the field. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the injury at the postgame press conference, stating Clark will be sidelined for multiple months.
Clark, a second-round pick from TCU, was brought in to replace Coby Bryant after Bryant signed with the Chicago Bears in free agency. The rookie was expected to be a central part of Seattle's defense as the team defends its Super Bowl LX championship. His absence creates significant uncertainty about the secondary's depth for the coming season.
The Seahawks also suffered a major injury to second-year offensive lineman Mason Richman. With right tackle Abe Lucas dealing with a persistent injury history, losing Richman further depletes Seattle's tackle depth behind one of the league's top performers at the position.
