Seahawks' Tyrice Knight, Rams' Xavier Smith being evaluated for concussions post-collision

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Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight is being evaluated for a concussion after laying a vicious kickoff hit on Rams returner Xavier Smith.

NFL red-hat concussion advisor in blue tent behind #Seahawks bench with LB Tyrice Knight. He's walking into the locker room with a trainer.

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 16, 2025

Knight was seen in the blue tent following the helmet-to-helmet contact on the collision. The Seahawks stayed in their nickel and dime packages on the ensuing drive while Knight was out, with Ernest Jones and Drake Thomas staying in at LB.

Smith appeared slow to get up as well and is also being evaluated for a concussion after the violent hit.

Injury Update: WR Xavier Smith is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return.

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 16, 2025

While physicality sets the tone in a rivalry game, head safety is paramount to keeping both team’s personnel plans intact.

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This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks' Knight, Rams' Smith evaluated for concussions

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