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Jake Bobo’s Season-Ending Knee Injury Sends Seattle Seahawks to Roster Shuffle
8/22/2026, 11:57:50 PM
The Injury and Immediate Roster Move
During a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, wide receiver Jake Bobo suffered a knee injury while attempting a leaping catch. The next day, the Seahawks placed Bobo on injured reserve, confirming that he will miss the entire 2026 season. The move, made on August 22, opened a spot on the 91-man roster that the team filled by re-signing wide receiver Julian Hicks.
Background and Contract Context
Bobo entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA in 2023 and has spent his entire NFL career with Seattle. In March, the Seahawks matched a restricted-free-agent offer sheet from the Jacksonville Jaguars, securing Bobo on a two-year contract worth up to $5.5 million, with reports varying on the guaranteed portion. The team’s decision reflected Bobo’s perceived value as a versatile receiver and special-teams contributor.
Data & Statistics
- Career: 34 receptions on 44 targets for 323 yards and three touchdowns in 45 regular-season games (three starts).
- 2023 season: appeared in all 17 regular-season games.
- 2024 season: appeared in all 17 regular-season games and three postseason games, including a 17-yard touchdown in the NFC Championship win over the Rams.
- 2025 season (last year): played in 11 games, recording two catches for 20 yards.
Official Statements & Responses
Head coach Mike Macdonald said the injury appears to be long-term and expressed the team’s concern for Bobo’s health. The organization announced that Hicks, who had been waived earlier in the week to make room for cornerback Trevon Diggs, would rejoin the roster to provide depth at receiver. The Seahawks also noted that second-year receiver Tory Horton is dealing with an undisclosed injury, adding further uncertainty to the receiving group.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our heart goes out to Jake Bobo, it seems like it's going to be a serious knee,” — Mike Macdonald, coach
- “He's still working through his stuff," Macdonald said.” — Mike Macdonald, coach
- “I thought our guys handled it really well today," Macdonald said.” — Mike Macdonald, coach
On-the-Ground Reactions
Quarterback Sam Darnold described seeing Bobo go down as “sucks to lose Bobo” but expressed confidence in his recovery.
Depth Implications for Seattle’s Receiving Corps
Bobo’s absence leaves the Seahawks with limited proven depth beyond the top three receivers—Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed. With Horton sidelined and other players such as Montorie Foster Jr. and Cody White competing for roster spots, the team may need to explore waiver pickups or trades before the regular-season roster deadline.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the guaranteed portion of Bobo’s contract: some cite $4.5 million guaranteed, while others reference a $5.5 million total value with a $1.75 million signing bonus and potential incentives up to $7 million. No public clarification has been provided. Additionally, the exact nature and timeline of Horton’s injury remain undisclosed.
What’s Next
Seattle’s next preseason matchup is against the Titans on Sunday, providing an early test of the revised receiver group. The team must finalize its 53-man roster in the coming weeks, with the Bobo injury likely influencing final decisions at the wide-receiver position.
