Jordyn

Brooks

The former No. 27 overall pick did not have his fifth-year option picked up by the Seahawks, putting him on the open market after just four seasons. He has been a full-time starter for Seattle in each of the past three seasons. Brooks saw his snap count fall in 2023 but managed to break out as a pass-rusher, tallying 4.5 sacks. He entered the season with two career sacks. Brooks added 111 tackles, eight TFLs, and an interception to his stat line as well. He will slot in a starting role for the Dolphins defense in 2024.

With Kenneth Walker officially active, the Seahawks should have their full arsenal of weapons against an ailing Steelers’ defense. The Seahawks are looking to stay alive in the NFC playoff race.

Brooks left Week 16 with an ankle injury and now starts out this week with a DNP listing. It is his second time dealing with an ankle injury this season as he returned from a torn ACL from the year prior. DE Mario Edwards (knee), DE Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder), and LB Nick Bellore (knee) were also non-participants, leaving the Seahawks defense thin to start the week.

Brooks hurt his ankle late in the first quarter and went into the blue medical tent. On the first drive where he was replaced by Devin Bush, Titans TE Chig Okonkwo caught a touchdown pass. While that came on a trick play, this Seahawks defense will certainly miss Brooks over the middle of the field if he doesn’t return.

Williams was acquired by Seattle at the trade deadline, playing in five games for the Seahawks. He was listed with a new ankle injury on Wednesday, not practicing to start the week. LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle), who left Week 13 early, also did not participate. Both Williams and Brooks are major contributors to the Seahawks defense and nursing ankle issues that could keep them out for Week 14 against the 49ers.

Returning from a torn ACL this season, Brooks was announced as doubtful in the first half and did not return. Brooks has retained his near every-down role this year. A serious injury would be a major blow to the middle of the Seahawks’ defense.

Brooks underwent ACL reconstructive surgery in January. The team declined his fifth-year option entering the new league year due to injury concerns, meaning the veteran linebacker will be playing for a new contract in the 2023 season. Brooks started 33 games for the Seahawks over the previous two seasons.

The Seahawks also placed LB Jordyn Brooks, CB Tariq Woolen, TE Noah Fant, DT Austin Faoliu, and DT Bryan Mone on the PUP list. All of the players can be activated at any time during training camp. Adams is still working his way back from the quad injury that ended his season in Week 1. His status for the team’s 2023 opener is up in the air. Woolen, the team’s top corner, tweaked his knee during OTAs and underwent a knee scope. He should be ready for the start of the season.

Carroll did put a timetable on having a timetable, however, saying he expected to know more about both Adams and Jordyn Brooks’ (knee) status in “6-8 weeks.” Whatever you say, Pete. After missing nine combined games his first two seasons in Seattle, Adams was limited to only one appearance in 2022. That he still remains without a timetable for an injury he suffered last Week 1 is obviously a poor sign. On the other hand, Carroll just kind of says things when it comes to injuries. We would consider Adams genuinely questionable for the opener against the Rams.

Brooks tore his ACL and underwent surgery to repair the damage just three months ago, placing his status in doubt for Week 1. The return of Bobby Wagner gives the Seahawks the flexibility to allow Brooks the time to fully heal before returning to game action. That could mean Brooks is looking at a trip to the reserve/PUP list to start the 2023 season, after which he’ll be playing for a new contract.