What happened: Seattle placed Bud Clark on injured reserve after the second-round safety broke his ankle on the first defensive snap against the Tennessee Titans, ending his season. Julian Neal is also managing an injury as Michael Dansby, Andre Fuller and Beau Stephens compete for roster spots.
Why it matters: Jadarian Price has the clearest path to an immediate role among the rookies. Neal’s absence increases the importance of Trevon Diggs and Noah Igbinoghene at cornerback, while Stephens has yet to establish himself as a clear threat to Anthony Bradford’s starting job.
By the numbers: Seattle has 53 roster places to allocate after evaluating the rookie class through the preseason.
What to watch: Seattle’s final evaluations will determine whether its remaining draft picks earn roles on offense, defense or special teams. Neal’s availability will also shape the cornerback depth decision.