Full Breakdown
Seahawks Adjust Roster After Robbie Ouzts’ Neck Injury
8/7/2026, 10:51:43 AM
Core Event: Injury-Driven Personnel Changes
Fullback Robbie Ouzts suffered a neck injury in the divisional-round playoff game last season, exiting after ten offensive snaps. The injury kept him out of the NFC Championship and the Super Bowl, and he has missed early-season training camp practices. With his Week 1 status uncertain, Seattle signed fullback Brock Lampe and waived tight end Lance Mason to add depth.
Background: Ouzts’ Playoff Setback
Ouzts’ last appearance came in the 2025 postseason against the 49ers, where he left the field with a neck injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the postseason. He has not participated in recent camp drills, watching from the sidelines while coaches evaluate his recovery.
New Fullback Addition: Brock Lampe
Lampe, an undrafted Northern Illinois product from the 2025 NFL Draft, spent his rookie season on the New England Patriots’ injured reserve after a leg injury. He was signed by the Seahawks to provide immediate depth while Ouzts recovers. Lampe’s college career featured a durable streak and a productive rushing attack:
- Appeared in 47 consecutive games at Northern Illinois.
- Helped a rushing attack that averaged 203.8 yards per game.
His familiarity with running-backs coach Thomas Hammock—who coached Lampe at Northern Illinois and now serves as a senior offensive assistant for Seattle—was cited as a factor in the signing.
Roster Moves and Fullback Depth
In addition to Lampe, the Seahawks retain fullback Brady Russell, making Seattle one of the few NFL teams that carry multiple fullbacks on the active roster. The waiver of tight end Lance Mason cleared a roster spot for Lampe. Coach Mike Macdonald declined to provide specifics about Ouzts’ condition, saying an update will be forthcoming.
Official Comments
- Mike Macdonald (head coach): Said the team will release more information about Ouzts “soon.”
- Aden Durde (defensive coordinator): Referred to the competition for roster spots as “battles.”
Data & Statistics
- Ouzts logged 10 offensive snaps before exiting the divisional-round game.
- Lampe’s college rushing attack: 203.8 yards per game.
- The Seahawks’ fullback group now includes three players (Ouzts, Lampe, Russell).
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources agree Ouzts is sidelined, but timelines differ. No official medical timeline has been released, and the team has not confirmed whether Ouzts will be cleared for the season opener, leaving his Week 1 status “in doubt.”
What’s Next
Coach Macdonald has promised an update on Ouzts’ condition “soon.” The Seahawks will assess whether the fullback can participate in the season opener and may adjust the depth chart accordingly. Until an official clearance is announced, Lampe and Russell remain the primary options at fullback.
