Seahawks bolster defense with Charbonnet and Witherspoon returning for Thursday night showdown
The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for their Week 4 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Arizona Cardinals with a rejuvenated roster, as pivotal players return from injury. After two weeks of navigating adversity, the Seahawks are poised to regain their defensive strength and offensive versatility.
Key Players Back in Action
The Seahawks have managed to secure victories in their last two outings despite being shorthanded. However, as they prepare to face the Cardinals, they welcome back running back Zach Charbonnet, who had been dealing with a foot injury but is set to take the field. In addition to Charbonnet, starting right guard Anthony Bradford and outside linebacker Boye Mafe, both of whom were also listed as questionable, will contribute to the lineup.
Perhaps the most significant news for Seattle is the return of star cornerback Devon Witherspoon and strong safety Julian Love, both of whom missed the last two games. Their presence is expected to fortify a secondary that has faced challenges in recent weeks.
Inactives for the Seahawks
For this pivotal matchup, the Seahawks have announced the following inactives:
S Nick Emmanwori
OT Josh Jones
WR Cody White
OLB Connor O’Toole
OLB Jared Ivey
OL Mason Richman
TE Nick Kallerup
With Charbonnet back in the mix, fans can anticipate a more balanced backfield. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak noted last week that the plan is to maintain an even distribution of carries between Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III. Reports indicate that even if Walker continues to impress, this shared workload will persist.
Cardinals Struggling with Injuries
On the other side, the Cardinals are grappling with their own injury woes. They will be without starting slot receiver Zay Jones, a significant loss compounded by the recent season-ending injury to running back James Conner, who suffered a torn ACL earlier this week. This has left Arizona’s offensive skill group considerably weakened as they look to mount a challenge against the Seahawks.
Inactives for the Cardinals
The Cardinals will be missing:
CB Will Johnson
WR Zay Jones
LB Xavier Thomas
OL Will Hernandez
OL Demontrey Jacobs
TE Travis Vokolek
As kickoff approaches, both teams have their eyes on securing a crucial win. The Seahawks, with their bolstered lineup, aim to continue their winning streak while the Cardinals search for ways to adapt in the face of adversity.
