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Titans Beat Seahawks 19-16 as Rookie Injures Ankle

8/24/2026

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Titans Beat Seahawks

The Tennessee Titans beat the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 in a preseason game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
D'Ernest Johnson ran a two-yard touchdown with 5:45 left, giving Tennessee the lead.
Kicker Joey Slye hit four field goals, including a 55-yard kick, and made the extra point.
Seattle rookie safety Bud Clark broke his ankle in the game.
Seattle offensive guard Mason Richman endured a severe leg injury during the contest.

Summary

Seahawks Trim Roster

Coach Mike Macdonald said the Seahawks must improve offense and defense after a weak preseason opener.
First-round running back Jadarian Price will be used cautiously to stay healthy.
Free-agent cornerback Trevon Diggs signed, intensifying the fight for the third-cornerback role.
Macdonald noted the competition between Noah Igbinoghene and Nehemiah Pritchett for the third cornerback spot continues.
Seahawks must cut the roster from 91 to 53 by 3 p.m. Aug. 30.

History

Historical Context

Since the 1994 collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFLPA established the 53-player active-roster limit, teams must trim squads by late August, a practice echoed in today’s preseason cuts. Subsequent CBAs have further altered roster depth, expanding practice squads from five players in 1993 to twelve in 2020, underscoring the lasting impact of the 1994 rule.

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Titans Beat Seahawks

The Tennessee Titans beat the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 in a preseason game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
D'Ernest Johnson ran a two-yard touchdown with 5:45 left, giving Tennessee the lead.
Kicker Joey Slye hit four field goals, including a 55-yard kick, and made the extra point.
Seattle rookie safety Bud Clark broke his ankle in the game.
Seattle offensive guard Mason Richman endured a severe leg injury during the contest.

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