Final Week 9 injury report: Seahawks still without top safety vs. Commanders

Although they're getting healthier, the Seahawks will still be missing a key starter.

Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) and Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) celebrate after a play during the first half against San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

For once, the majority of the Seattle Seahawks players who are ruled out are not on the defensive side of the ball.

However, as the Seahawks head into their Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders, they will still be missing a key piece. Safety Julian Love has been ruled out after originally trending towards a return following the bye week, per ESPN's Brady Henderson.

Love will miss his fourth straight game with a hamstring injury. He has only played in three games so far this season and has totaled 18 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and two pass deflections. Ty Okada, a former undrafted free agent, has filled in for Love and played well thus far.

The Seahawks ruled out five players for their Sunday night game at Washington: S Julian Love, TE Eric Saubert, WR Jake Bobo, WR Dareke Young, G Christian Haynes.

WR Cooper Kupp and DT Jarran Reed are questionable.

— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) October 31, 2025

The silver lining is that cornerback Devon Witherspoon has no injury designation and should be good to go against the Commanders. That's a huge boost for the Seahawks' defense, which hasn't had him on the field since Week 4.

Other injuries of note

The Seahawks also ruled out tight end Eric Saubert, wide receivers Jake Bobo and Dareke Young, and guard Christian Haynes. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive tackle Jarran Reed are both questionable, per Henderson.

Losing Kupp and Reed would be significant for Seattle. With Bobo and Young out, Kupp being sidelined would mean the Seahawks are without three of their top-5 receivers. That would likely mean more snaps for potential practice squad elevations.

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Young has also been the team's best kick returner this season, so Seattle may elevate recent signing Velus Jones Jr. to fill that role.

If Reed is held out, nose tackle Brandon Pili will likely see a big role against Washington. Pili has played just 45 snaps this season, but is a solid run-stuffing body in the middle of the defense.

The Seahawks and Commanders kickoff at 5:20 p.m. PT on Sunday, Nov. 2.

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